Scheduled Hikes

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6/16 (Tue) - Easy Hike: Willamette Mission (Portland/Valley)
LATE DEPARTURE 9:30 am
Leader: Nicole R.
5 miles, flat
We'll enjoy a relaxed exploration of this park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Please bring lunch to have on-site.
Drive: 68 mi. Leave from WP at 9:30 am. Leave from WT at 9:45 am. ($7/$6) OSPP required

Nicole R reports,

We will enjoy a relaxed exploration of this park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and watch the Wheatland Ferry. Please bring a lunch to eat at a picnic table. Park at the first parking lot on the right. 

Drive 68 miles roundtrip. Leave from WP at 9:30 am. Leave from the second meeting point, WT, at 9:45 am. ($7/$6) Parking requires an Oregon State Park Permit.

 

6/18 (Thu) - Ramble: Kelley Point Park (Portland/Valley)
Leader: Molly D.
2 miles, flat
We'll explore this peninsula bounded by the Columbia River, Columbia Slough, and Willamette River on approximately 2 miles of good trails. Ospreys are often seen, as well as some occasional ship traffic on the Columbia River.
Drive: 42 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Arrive at destination (N Kelley Point Park Rd, Portland) at 9 am. ($4/$0)

Molly D reports,

We will explore this peninsula, which is bounded by the Columbia River, the Columbia Slough, and the Willamette River. There are approximately 2 miles of good trails that entail some meandering between the paths and the shore. It was lovely and quiet on the day of our scouting visit. We observed some ship traffic and enjoyed a peaceful, easy ramble. There is some very interesting history at this site that we will talk about on the Ramble. Bathrooms with running water are available as well as some picnic tables for a snack. No parking passes or fees are required.

Drive 42 miles roundtrip. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Arrive at trailhead (N Kelley Point Park Rd, Portland) at 9:00 am. ($4/$0) PLEASE NOTE: There are 2 streets with the address “N Kelly Point Park Rd. If you enter “N Kelley Point Park Rd” into Google maps, you will be directed to the road exiting off N Terminal Hg Rd, which is not in the park. The correct N Kelley Point Park Rd exits off N Lombard St & N Marine Dr. If you enter “Kelley Point Park” into Google maps, you will be taken to the trailhead via the correct road.

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6/23 (Tue) - Hike: Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls Loop (Columbia Gorge)
Leader: Grier W
5.5 miles, elev. gain 1,600  ft.
The Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls Loop is an iconic hike which traverses between two major waterfalls and offers outstanding views of the Columbia River Gorge.
Drive: 80 mi. Leave from WP at 8 am. Leave from L&C at 8:45 am. ($8/$3)

Grier W reports,

We scouted the hike on a hot day and were happy to be in the shade much of the time. The first two miles climb steadily in the shaded forest, passing several waterfalls before flattening out and eventually heading downhill on a sometimes-rocky trail.   The second half of the hike was unshaded for about half of the time. The trail is narrow, rocky, and rooty in places and there are two streams to cross.  We will park and start the hike at the Wahkeena Falls parking area and trailhead.  We’ll have lunch beside the river that feeds Multnomah Falls.  Then, we’ll descend the Multnomah Falls trail and walk the path along the road back to the trailhead and parking area.  There are toilets at Lewis and Clark, at the Wahkeena Falls parking area, and at Multnomah Falls.  Hiking boots, poles, and sun protection are recommended.  An Oregon State Park Pass is required in the Wahkeena Falls parking area. Drive 84 miles, roundtrip. Leave from WP at 8:00 am.  Leave from the second meeting place, L&C, at 8:45 am. ($8/$3) Parking at L&C also requires an Oregon State Park Pass, or a daily fee of $10 for OR residents, $12 for non-residents.

6/25 (Thu) - EASY Hike: Table Rock (Clackamas Foothills)
Leader: Don S
7.6 miles, elev. gain 1500 ft.
The first part of the trail is on an old logging road, now closed. At one point, the road was taken out by a landslide, but there is a trail around the slide. The trail climbs first through forest, then steeply through a talus boulder field to the summit plateau, which has views of the Cascade Range from Mt. St. Helens to the Three Sisters.
Drive: 117 mi. Leave from WP at 8 am. Leave from WT at 8:15 am. ($12/$11)

Anne S reports,

Because the Table Rock trail is impassable currently, this Easy Hike has been substituted. Mountain Park is shady and inviting. If the weather is clear, there is a great view of Mount Hood and the West Hills from Nansen Summit Park. Although most of the trails are paved, some are quite steep, and you may want poles and sturdy boots. Bring a lunch to eat at the summit. There are restrooms at WP. 

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6/26 (Fri) - MEETING: Fall 2026 Planning Meeting
Time: 8:45 AM -11:00 AM  
AT: LO Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave, Lake Owego, Hazel Room.  
Bring your hiking ideas and help us plan wonderful hikes and rambles for the Fall 2026 season. Contact Terry M or Sharon H if you cannot join us but wish to contribute.

 

6/30 (Tue) - Ramble: Willamette River from Cedar Oak Boat Ramp
Leader: Sharon H
4 miles, elev. gain 250 ft.
Enjoy a walk starting on the Willamette River, through residential neighborhoods, and then along the River again. It is all paved and mostly shady. Rest room at the trailhead.
Drive: 15 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Arrive at destination (Cedar Oak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn) at 9 am. ($2, $0)

 

7/2 (Thu) - Hike: Silver Star via Ed's Trail (SW Washington)
Leader: Terry M
6.5 miles, elev. gain 1400 ft.
With the reconstruction of the access road to Ed's Trailhead, this wonderful route to Silver Star Mountain is now available. After the Yacolt burn in 1902, many ridges were left treeless, allowing a profusion of wildflowers to thrive. Silver Star has one of the best displays in addition to views of Cascade volcanoes. Poles and boots recommended.
Drive: 125 mi. Leave from WP at 8:00 am. Leave from JBT at 9 am. ($13/$9)

 

7/7 (Tue) - Easy Hike: Twin Lakes (Mt Hood-West)
Leaders: Denny H and Susie F
6.5 miles, elev. gain 1300 ft.
We will follow the PCT to a junction that will take us to the lower lake. We then hike up to the upper lake for lunch. We’ll enjoy nice lake views.
Drive: 130 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from CFM at 9 am. ($13/$9) NWFP required

 

7/9 (Thu) - Ramble: Tickle Creek (Portland/Valley)
Leader: Helen H
4 miles, elev. gain 150 ft.
Enjoy a walk in the woods along Tickle Creek in Sandy, OR. We will stop at Meinig Memorial Park to use the restrooms. After the walk, you can join me at Tollgate Inn for lunch.
Drive: 67 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from CFM at 9 am. ($7/$3)

 

7/14 (Tue) - Hike: Tom, Dick and Harry (Mt Hood-West)
Leaders: Joyce B and Jerrie N
6.5 miles, elev. gain 1710 ft.
This is a Memorial Hike for Elmer G. We hike to Mirror Lake and continue to the top of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. The first couple of miles are easy, but then it is a relatively steep uphill climb. The reward is a wonderful view of Mt Hood. Poles and boots recommended.
Drive: 125 mi. Leave from WP at 8 am. Leave from CFM at 8:30 am. ($13/$9) NWFP required

 
7/14 (Tue) - Ramble: Mirror Lake (Mt Hood-West)
EARLY DEPARTURE 8 am
Leader: Diane B, Mickie C
4.5 miles, elev. gain 500 ft.
Partnering with the hike, this is a Memorial Ramble for Elmer G. We climb through a subalpine forest of rhododendrons, Douglas fir, white pine, and red cedar to a lovely lake that mirrors Mt Hood.
Drive: 125 mi. Leave from WP at 8 am. Leave from CFM at 8:30 am. ($13/$9) NWFP required

 

7/16 (Thu) - Easy Hike: Oxbow Regional Park (Portland/Valley)
Leaders: John and Lili M.
5 miles, elev. gain 200 ft.
Explore the Ancient Forest, home to ancient Douglas firs and cedars. The Sandy River is  carved along the park's distinctive oxbow shape with gentle and scenic riverside trails.
Drive: 66 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from CFM at 9 am. ($7/$3 + $5 shared parking fee)

 

7/21 (Tue) - Easy Hike: Dry Creek Falls (Columbia Gorge)
Leader: John M.
4.5 miles, elev. gain 700 ft.
We’ll walk from Toll House Park to the PCT trailhead and then follow the PCT through the woods as it meanders up and down to the bridge over Dry Creek. From there, we’ll follow a dirt road along the creek to the base of the beautiful falls. This is an out-and-back hike, so we’ll return via the same route.
Historical Notes: Water from Dry Creek was used from 1896 to 1937 to power the lock chamber gates at Cascade Locks – the locks that gave the town its name. The locks were built to circumvent the great Cascades of the Columbia, a long whitewater expanse that was a major impediment to river travel. When the creek was used to power the locks, its creek bed ran dry, hence the name Dry Creek. When Bonneville Dam became operational in 1937, the Great Cascades, along with most of the lock canal, were submerged below the rising water behind it.
Drive: 100 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from L& C at 9:15 am. ($10/$5) NWFP required

 

7/23 (Thu) - Hike: Burnt Lake with optional East Zigzag Ridge (Mt Hood-West)
Leader: Grier W
7.7 - 10 miles, elev. gain 1,400 - 2,100 ft.
Hike through Mt Hood Wilderness to Burnt Lake and around the lake. There is an optional extension to Zigzag Ridge, which has a view of several mountains.    
Drive: 120 mi. Leave from WP at 8 am. Leave from CFM at 8:30 am. ($12/$8) NWFP required    

 

7/23 (Thu) - Ramble: Little Crater Lake to Timothy Lake (Mt Hood-East)
Leader: Anne S
3.5 miles, elev. gain 42 ft.
This out-and-back trail south of Government Camp is generally considered to be an easy route. Highlights include stunning blue water, beautiful meadows, and an easy, flat trail. There are restrooms at the trailhead.
Drive: 162 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from CFM at 9 am. ($16/$12) NWFP required

 

7/28 (Tue) - Hike: Mt Hood Meadows East (Mt Hood-East)
Leaders: Susannah F, Grier W
7.5 miles, elev. gain 1070 ft.
This hike traverses the Mt Hood Meadows ski area and should be full of wildflowers at this time of the year. We'll hike along parts of the Timberline Trail, Jack's Woods Trail, and Bear Grass Trail – and visit Umbrella Falls.
Drive: 146 mi. Leave from WP at 8 am. Leave from CFM at 8:30 am. ($15/$11)

 
7/28 (Tue) - Ramble: Woodstock Park, Reed College Canyon, Crystal Springs Loop (Portland/Valley)
Leader: Linda F
4 miles, flat
This SE urban Portland loop starts and ends at Woodstock Park. We stroll through the Reed College Canyon and visit the headwaters of Crystal Springs Creek. We then visit the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. We return via the vibrant Woodstock neighborhood and shopping area.
Drive: 22 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Arrive at the 2nd meeting place (5801 SE 28th Ave, Portland) at 9 am. ($2/$0 + $9 garden entrance fee or Cultural Pass)

 

7/30 (Thu) - Easy Hike: Sitka Sedge Natural Area State Park (Coastal Mountains)
Leaders: Liliana & John M
4.5 miles, elev. gain 85 ft.
Sitka Sedge Natural Area State Park (Sandlake Rd, Cloverdale, 97112) is a 352-acre park with wetlands, tidal mudflats, forests, and coastline. (An area with nesting Snowy Plovers is restricted from March 15 to September 15). We hope to see birds and marine life as we follow a figure-eight trail that also takes us to the beach for lunch. This is a nice hike on a hot day.
Drive: 180 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from SPS at 9 am. ($18/$16) OSPP  required

 

8/4 (Tue) OPEN
Contact Terry M or Sharon H if you are interested in leading a Hike, Easy Hike, or Ramble on this date.

 

8/6 (Thu) - Easy Hike: Salmon River Trail (Mt Hood-West)
Leader: Linda F
5-6 miles, elev. gain 950 ft.
Hike up and back along the Salmon River through classic old growth rainforest. Part of the trail is within the Wilderness boundary.
Drive: 114 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from CFM at 9 am. ($12/$8) NWFP required    

 

8/6 (Thu) - Ramble: Old Salmon River (Mt Hood-West)
Leader: Kathy K.
5 miles, elev. gain 200 ft.
Ramble through a spectacular forest draped in greenery along the rushing Salmon River, with a few ups and downs along the way. Lunch near the turn-around point. Afterwards, we retrace our steps as we enjoy this forest and river!
Drive: 106 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from CFM at 9 am. ($11/$7) NWFP required

 

8/11 (Tue): Hike: Bird Creek Meadows (SW Washington)
EARLY DEPARTURE 7:30 am
Leader: Don S
6 miles, elev. gain 1200 ft.
This is a loop hike through the wildflower meadows on the south flank of Mt. Adams within the Yakama Indian Reservation. We will start at Bird Lake and climb up to the Hellroaring Viewpoint, then return via a different trail. NOTE: This hike is dependent upon the Yakima Nation opening the area to the general public.
Drive: 225 mi. Leave from WP at 7:30 am. Leave from L&C at 8:15 am. ($23/$18 + $7.00 shared bridge toll and $20/car Yakama Nation Fee)

 

8/13 (Thu) OPEN
Contact Terry M or Sharon H if you are interested in leading a Hike, Easy Hike, or Ramble on this date.

 

8/18 (Tue) - Easy Hike: Little Zigzag Falls area (Mt Hood-West)
Leader: Kathy K
4 miles, elev. gain 500 ft.
We’ll follow the forested trail along the Little Zigzag River to a lovely falls. We’ll also explore the surrounding area with its Douglas Firs, Western Hemlock, huckleberries, and rhododendrons.
Drive: 118 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from CFM at 9 am. ($12/$8) NWFP required

 

8/20 (Thu) - Ramble: Beach & Marsh Trail Loop (Coast/Coastal Mountains)
Leader: Anne S
4.9 miles, elev. gain 72 ft.
Starting at the Bob Straub State Park parking lot, we will hike to Kiwanda Beach and then complete a loop by returning via the marsh side. The walk along the coast is very sandy and can be challenging, but the views of the water justify it. There are restrooms at the parking lot.
Drive: 165 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from NS at 9 am. ($17/$14) OSPP required

 

8/25 (Tue) - Ramble: Bob & Crystal Rilee Park (Portland/Valley)
Leader: Kathi N
3.5 miles, elev. gain 200 ft.
Located on Parrott Mt near Newberg. We’ll walk on soft trails in fields and through the woods. We’ll enjoy outstanding views. There is a rest room at the trailhead. Lunch/ snack at the end of the trail. August can get warm, so remember your sunscreen. Hydration is key this time of year.
Drive: 35 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Arrive at destination (10500 Parrett Mt Rd, Newberg OR) at 9:30 am ($4/$0)

 

8/27 (Thu) - Easy Hike: Newton Creek trail (Mt Hood- East)
Leaders: Maureen B, Terry M
4.5 miles, elev. gain 800 ft.
Beginning at 4,500 ft elevation, we hike through a shaded second growth Douglas Fir forest and enter the Mt Hood Wilderness when crossing the Clark Creek bridge. We turn onto a trail that goes along the south side of Newton Creek with views of the river drainage and Mt. Hood. We will hope for ripe huckleberries.
Drive: 146 mi. Leave from WP at 8:30 am. Leave from CFM at 9 am. ($15/$11) NWFP required