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nw 14th Ave
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MAY 8TH, HORSETAIL & TRIPLE FALLS MAY 15TH, LOST LAKE LOOP
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nw johnson St.
MAY 22ND, MCNEIL POINT
nw irving st.
MAY 29TH, OLD SALMON RIVER TRAIL nw glisan st.
JUNE 5TH, LARCH MOUNTAIN TRAIL TAKE A HIKE brings you eight exciting hiking trips all within an hour
made possible by: REI & Trailkeepers of Oregon
JUNE 12TH, ANGELS REST
of Portland. On each expert guided trip you’ll learn the basics of hiking including map & compass skills. Next time you go for a hike you’ll feel
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JUNE 19TH, FISH CREEK
more comfortable organizing a trip for you and your friends sharing the satisfaction of the great outdoors.
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JUNE 26TH, SILVER FALLS LOOP
Horsetail & Triple Falls
Lost Lake Loop
Distance: 4 miles round trip Hike Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Hike Type: Out and Back
Distance: 3 miles round trip Hike Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy Hike Type: Loop
The trail starts out with a few switchbacks that eventually turn into a more moderately sloped trail to the first falls, Pony Tail Falls. If you keep going the trail wanders around and then down to more switchbacks that lead to a bridge over the Oneonta Gorge. Following the trail will take you to Triple Falls.
This is an easy walk around a beautiful lake. There are some bogs and wet areas, but the trail accommodates them nicely with bridges and planked walkways that are well maintained. Around the Northwest side of the lake you will be surprised with gorgeous views of Mt. Hood looking across the lake to the Southeast.
Beautiful hike, lots of richly green ferns and beautiful views of the falls and the creek.
Perfect for the younger crowd along with great easy hike with great views of Mt. Hood. Swimming, fishing, hiking, camping, & cabins.
Lat:45.35 Lon:-122.04
Lat:45.49658 Lon:-121.81838
McNeil Point
Old Salmon River Trail
Distance: 9 miles round trip Hike Time: 5 hours Difficulty: Strenuous Hike Type: Out and Back
Distance: 4.6 miles round trip Hike Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Hike Type: Out and Back
Beginning of hike is through a beautiful forest setting and is quite relaxing. In some areas you are walking through close-in brush. At higher elevations you are above the treeline where it is quite steep & strenuous.
This is a great walk that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Salmon River without much strain. There are quiet pools, some white water, and a pleasant sound as the trail stays close to the river most of the way. You’ll end at the bridge where the Upper Salmon trail picks up.
The Views of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams from Old Rock Shelter {McNeil Point} are fantastic especially on a clear day.
Lush greenery and calming sounds of the river make this an ideal relaxation hike.
Lat:45.2444 Lon:-121.4713
Lat:45.30431 Lon:-121.94085
all of this could be yours.
Larch Mountain Trail
Angels Rest
Distance: 12.25 miles round trip Hike Time: 7.5 hours Difficulty: Strenuous Hike Type: Out and Back
Distance: 4.6 miles round trip Hike Time: 3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Hike Type: Out and Back
This is a great trail to take on a sunny afternoon. This route provides a very good look at several falls along the way. Once you pass Multnomah Falls, you enter a lush green forest. You will pass no less than 5 waterfalls on the way; some are small and shallow, while others are up to 40 feet or more and plunge into deep green pools.
Starting in a fern-filled forest, the trail climbs uphill for 0.6 mile before reaching the top of Cooper Falls, a 150 to 175 foot horsetail waterfall, and the footbridge crossing the creek. Continuing on, the trail begins to switchback uphill for 1.6 miles before reaching the ridge crest. Use extreme caution at the steep cliff edge.
Once you get to the top of the trail there is a large picnic area with tables that makes for a nice lunch break. The top vantage point offers views to the following Cascade Mountains. Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, and the top of Mt. Jefferson.
Some nice flower features of this hike are the wildflower displays of blue-eyed grass, star-flowered Smiliacina, and trillium at lower levels. Also you get a grand view of the Gorge once you reach the top.
Lat:45.567639 Lon:-122.11645)
Lat:45.55968 Lon:-122.17295
Fish Creek Trail
Silver Falls Loop
Distance: 15 miles round trip Hike Time: 8.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Hike Type: Out and Back
Distance: 8.5 miles round trip Hike Time: 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Hike Type: Loop
The beginning of the hike is a fairly steep 800 foot climb and the number of hikers tapers rapidly. The remainder of the hike traverses a fairly steep incline between the Clackamas River and Fish Creek Mountain. There are a few points where you will be just above the river bank and others where you’ll be quite a good height from it.
At the trail head take the right hand trail, to save the many falls for the return of the loop. You will walk for about 2.5 miles before getting to Winter Falls then shortly thereafter North Falls. After North Falls you will come upon falls after falls so either bring lots of film or be sparing with the camera.
As you walk along, you’ll see many cliffs on the mountain side and on the river, many colorful rafts taking on what looks like some pretty hefty rapids. Of course, the cliffs will bring some small waterfalls and interesting tree falls.
The hike culminates in a walk behind amazing South Falls, Oregon’s tallest waterfall.
Lat:45.09 Lon:-122.09
Lat:44.88256 Lon:-122.61359
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