ADVANCED HIKE FOR HEALTH

Hike Level 3

$25 per hike

Van Transportation: Hikers meet at the designated community center and travel to the trailhead in our 15-passenger van.

Prerequisite: Hikers must have qualified for Level 3 Hike for Health within the last year to participate. Please call Lifelong Recreation at 503-823-4328 to confirm your qualification status.

Hike Leaders: Kathy Caricchio, Sue Canfield, Dennis Jones, Patricia Kaiser, Tanya Molina, Pete Schmierbach, Terry Wade, Beverly Wolf PP&R Lifelong Recreation operates under Special Use Permits with the USDA Forest Service, and is an equal opportunity outdoor recreation service provider. Mileage listed is the total length of the hike. Elevation listed is cumulative elevation gain, adding all uphill portions of the trail.

Lp = loop hike RT = round trip hike (out and back)

This beautiful, forest hike starts at Barlow Pass and follows the PCT to the Twin Lakes Trail which descends to Upper Twin Lake. From there, the trail loops back to Palmateer Point where, on a clear day, there are majestic views of Mt. Hood.

Pick-up location: East Portland Community Center 10/17 Burnt Lake (Zigzag) 7 RT / 1400' 8:30am-5:00pm

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A well-graded hike along Lost Creek through old-growth forest to scenic Burnt Lake. Nice view of Mt Hood from the lake.

Pick-up location: East Portland Community Center

Standard Hiking Supplies

Standard supplies for Metro Movers, Hike for Health, and Advanced Hike for Health

• Appropriate footwear: either hiking boots or equivalent with lugged soles for trails, sturdy shoes for walks

• Clothing layers which wick well and allow you to maintain a comfortable temperature in hot and cold conditions, preventing condensation from sweat:

• a lightweight, breathable base layer

• a middle warmth layer

• a rain jacket as third or outer layer (also serves as windbreaker) and optional rain pants

• Hat: wide-brimmed in summer, warm in winter

• Gloves: under cold weather conditions, including high altitude in spring/fall

• Water: enough for the hike length, adjusting for temperature, elevation gain and sun exposure. Recommend a base amount of 8oz per mile plus a spare pint for emergencies

• Whistle on person (e.g. on lanyard around neck)

• Sunglasses (optional, but recommended for some hikes)

• Hiking poles (optional, but recommended for some hikes)

• Optional energy snack

Additional standard supplies for Hike for Health and Advanced Hike for Health

• Traction footwear: either hiking boots or equivalent with lugged soles

• Knapsack or other means to carry hiking gear (chest and hip straps highly recommended)

• Hiking socks: either lined wool, liner sock plus outer sock, or other system that insulates and breathes and prevents hot spots and blisters

• Food for snacks on the trail and lunch, with extra for emergencies

• Personal First Aid Kit (see Hikers First Aid Kit list for more details)

• Flashlight: small, lightweight, LED recommended

• Emergency blanket/shelter

• Spare eyeglasses (optional, but recommended)

• Many additional safety items (e.g. map, compass, communication devices, Wilderness First Aid Kit) are carried by the hike leaders, so it is important that all hikers stay with the group. The hike leaders will be introduced at the trail heads.

See the online hike descriptions for more information about specific conditions or equipment recommendations for each hike.