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The Gorge Needs You! JOIN FRIENDS TODAY Friends of the Columbia Gorge invites you to join us in protecting and restoring this incomparable national treasure.

protection, and information on history and current events in the National Scenic Area.

In Portland: 522 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 720 Portland, OR 97204 503-241-3762 In Hood River: 205 Oak Ave., Suite 17 Hood River OR 97031 541-386-5268 In Washougal: 1887 Main St.

org Friends of the Columbia Gorge Hikes, Outings, & Stewardship Spring/Summer 2014 Guide $100 Crown Point $1,000 Sponsor $50 Steward $500 Basic Membership $35 Trailblazer $250

1 The Gorge Needs You! JOIN FRIENDS TODAY Friends of the Columbia Gorge invites you to join us in protecting and restoring this incomparable national treasure. Membership benefits include access to our special member-only hikes, invitations to events and outings, our quarterly newsletter, opportunities to be an activist for Gorge protection, and information on history and current events in the National Scenic Area. Friends of the Columbia Gorge Working to ensure that the beautiful and wild Columbia Gorge remains a place apart, an unspoiled treasure for generations to come. In Portland: 522 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 720 Portland, OR In Hood River: 205 Oak Ave., Suite 17 Hood River OR In Washougal: 1887 Main St., Suite 202 Washougal, WA Friends of the Columbia Gorge Hikes, Outings, & Stewardship Spring/Summer 2014 Guide $100 Crown Point $1,000 Sponsor $50 Steward $500 Basic Membership $35 Trailblazer $250 Other Join online at or mail this form with your payment to: Friends of the Columbia Gorge, 522 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 720, Portland, OR Visa/MC # Exp. Date Amount Signature Cover: A view of the Lyle Cherry Orchard (see March 16 hike) from Tom McCall Preserve. Photo: Jozsef Urmos / panojoe.urmos.net printed with soy ink on recycled paper design: tothepointpublications.com editor: Betsy Toll / Lumin Creative Services

www.gorgefriends.org/historiesandmysteries maegan@gorgefriends.org / 971-634-2028 There s no place on Earth like the Columbia Gorge! Monkey flower and rosy plectritis.

Flumes of the Gorge Historic Columbia River Highway Hole-In-the-Wall Falls Ice Age Floods Traces Koberg Beach Lewis and Clark Expedition Lyle Convict Road Memaloose Island Native American Petrogylphs

to Trails project. Join us on a hike, and then make a Play & Stay weekend of it! Stay overnight in the Gorge, enjoying local amenities and supporting Friends business partners in Gorge communities.

Play & Stay is a win-win program it strengthens your connection to the Gorge and supports sustainable small businesses that play a vital role in protecting the Columbia River Gorge.

General Information: Most of these activities are open to the public, except where noted as Members only. It s easy to join when registering. Hike distances listed are round-trip.

2 / There s no place on Earth like the Columbia Gorge! Monkey flower and rosy plectritis. photo: Mark McConnell Beacon Rock History Bridge of the Gods Legend / Bonneville Slide Cape Horn Sheds Celilo Falls Fishing Village Eagle Creek and the CCC Fishwheels of the Gorge Flood Basalts Flumes of the Gorge Historic Columbia River Highway Hole-In-the-Wall Falls Ice Age Floods Traces Koberg Beach Lewis and Clark Expedition Lyle Convict Road Memaloose Island Native American Petrogylphs Oregon Trail Pillars of Hercules Syncline and Anticline Waterfall Special Effect This spring, seven weekends will feature special Play & Stay hikes and activities that are are part of our Gorge Towns to Trails project. Join us on a hike, and then make a Play & Stay weekend of it! Stay overnight in the Gorge, enjoying local amenities and supporting Friends business partners in Gorge communities. Look for the icon on the hike list inside. Play & Stay is a win-win program it strengthens your connection to the Gorge and supports sustainable small businesses that play a vital role in protecting the Columbia River Gorge. Hikes Carpooling Information: Carpools generally leave between 8 & 9 a.m. from Gateway Transit Center (NE Portland). Suggested carpool donation is $7-$12 per rider. General Information: Most of these activities are open to the public, except where noted as Members only. It s easy to join when registering. Hike distances listed are round-trip. Please note difficulty levels when choosing hikes. Hiking is always somewhat strenuous; see notes below regarding apparel. Children are welcome with parent or guardian; choose hikes appropriate for child s age and ability. Participants are responsibile for their own safety. Stay on paths and trails to minimize impact on landscape and to avoid poison oak and ticks. Please do not bring pets on group hikes or outings. Please leave alcohol and other intoxicants at home. Leave no traces, take only memories. What to bring: A daypack with lunch, snacks, water, first aid items, insect repellent, sunscreen, and extra layers for warmth or rain. Many hikers carry field guides, such as Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge by Russ Jolley. What to wear: Long sleeves and long pants are the best protection against sunburn, scratches and scrapes, and pesky ticks. Sturdy hiking shoes or boots are always advised. Register for Hikes Visit Questions? Contact Maegan Jossy at maegan@gorgefriends.org or

Hikes SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Mosier Plateau Trail, OR Jump into spring with Land Trust Manager Kate McBride and hear about our Gorge Towns to Trails plans.

gain Unbeatable views and early flowers abound on this outing with Friends board member Aubrey Russell and Conservation Organizer Ryan Rittenhouse.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Catherine Creek Wildflowers, WA Moderate: 4 miles, 800-ft elev.

3 Hikes SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Mosier Plateau Trail, OR Jump into spring with Land Trust Manager Kate McBride and hear about our Gorge Towns to Trails plans. We ll remove teasel, invasive plants, and fallen tree limbs to improve this new Gorge trail. SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Lyle Cherry Orchard Wildflowers and Wine Tasting, WA Moderate: 6 miles, 1,400-ft elev. gain Unbeatable views and early flowers abound on this outing with Friends board member Aubrey Russell and Conservation Organizer Ryan Rittenhouse. We ll learn local history and hear what the future holds for this trail, and then enjoy wine tasting at nearby Memaloose Wines. THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Catherine Creek Wildflowers, WA Moderate: 4 miles, 800-ft elev. gain Celebrate the first day of spring on a leisurely week-day hike with botanist Pappy Corbitt, and identify wildflowers on the slopes at Catherine Creek. SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Gibbons Creek Bird Walk, WA Easy: 2.75 miles, no elevation gain Join naturalist Wilson Cady on an easy stroll at the Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge. Learn cultural and natural history and learn to identify some of the refuge s 200+ bird species. SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Swale Canyon Buttercup Hunt, WA Moderate: 6 miles, 200-ft elev. gain Join Nancy Allen of Klickitat Trail Conservancy and botanist Carolyn Wright on a moderately paced hike along upper Swale Creek. We ll spot desert parsley and rare Dalles Mountain buttercups. Trail is rocky in places but fairly flat. SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Elowah and Upper McCord Falls, OR Moderate: 4 miles, 600-ft elev. gain Botanist Pappy Corbitt will lead us up a flower-lined trail to two sparkling waterfalls. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Dry Creek Falls, OR Moderate: 4.4 miles, 700-ft elev. gain Leader Dave Johnson will guide us on a quiet trail through verdant forests to a secluded waterfall that plunges into a deep pool. Catherine Creek. See hikes on March 20 and April 19. photo: Larry Sawyer SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Historic Highway State Trail Tour, OR Easy: driving tour with short walks Explore the next restoration phase of the Historic Highway between Wyeth and Hood River with ODOT Project Manager Kristen Stallman, visiting seldomseen parts of the old Historic Highway. $15 fee. S U N D A Y, A P R I L 6 Friends Annual Meeting and Luncheon, Skamania Lodge, WA Reservations at SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Petroglyph Tour and Horsethief Butte Hike, WA Two Walks: Moderate, 2-3 miles total, little elev. gain Washington Park Ranger Chon Clayton will share indigenous history as we view ancient petroglyphs and rock images, including She Who Watches, at Columbia Hills and Horsethief Butte. SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Cherry Blossoms Farm Walk and Wine-tasting, OR Easy: 3-4 miles, 500-ft elev. gain Stroll through blooming cherry orchards at Orchard View Farms with orchardists Bob and Barbara Bailey and learn about sustainable farming in the Gorge. SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Deschutes River Trail Bike Ride, OR Moderate: 32 miles, 500-ft elev. gain Ride your mountain or hybrid bike on an old railroad bed along the Deschutes River with leader Sue Neulist. We ll catch early wildflowers, look for wildlife, and take in some old Wild West relics. F R I D A Y, A P R I L 1 8 Eagle Register Creek to High for all Bridge our hikes at or Twister Falls, OR Two Hikes: Mod.: or call miles, 840-ft elev. x103. gain, and Mod.: 12 miles, 1,640-ft elev. gain Enjoy classic Gorge waterfalls and beautiful spring wildflowers deep in Eagle Creek Canyon with Friends board member Debbie Asakawa. Take the shorter hike to High Bridge, or go clear to Twister Falls. SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Gorge Geology Ice Age Floods Tour, OR/WA Easy: Short walks, little elev. gain Explore Gorge geology on a driving tour with short walks to sites bearing traces of the cataclysmic Missoula floods. Lloyd DeKay and Terry Hurd of the Ice Age Floods Institute will share science and stories that tell the geologic history of the Gorge. $60 fee HIKING SEASON Members Only Wildflowers Stewardship Special Focus Family Friendly Play & Stay Histories & Mysteries Register for hikes at or call

4 More Hikes SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Memaloose Meadows, OR Help remove old fencing while exploring this new land trust property with Outreach Manager Maegan Jossy, and enjoy beautiful wildflowers. SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Catherine Creek Wildflowers and Wine Tasting, WA Moderate: 4 miles, 800-ft elev. gain Ramble across flower-filled hillsides with botanist Pappy Corbitt, identifying flowers and soaking up beautiful eastern Gorge views. TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Triple Falls, OR Moderate: 4.5 miles, 700-ft elev. gain Celebrate Earth Day with leader Jane Garbisch on this outstanding Gorge hike through lush forests on our way to four waterfalls. THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Weldon Wagon Rd, WA Moderate: 7 miles, 1,340-ft elev. gain Leader Kim Owen will guide us on this historic wagon road, sharing lore as we cross fields of wildflowers and expansive oak woodlands. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Herman Creek to Casey Creek, OR Moderate: 7.6 miles, 1250-ft elev. gain Follow hike leader Hal White through stunning old-growth forests and wildflowers past sparkling creeks to beautiful views. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Mosier Plateau & Garnier Vineyards, OR Moderate: 4.5 miles, 600-ft elev. gain Join Renee Tkach, Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager, on a hike to Friends land trust property at Mosier Plateau for incredible wildflowers and views. After the hike, we ll enjoy lunch and wine tasting at Garnier Vineyards on the Columbia River. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Curious Gorge Tour, OR/WA Driving Tour with short walks, little elev. gain Explore the eastern Gorge s arches and erratica, sunshine and wildflowers, petroglyphs and pictographs, Stonehenge secrets and more, with Curious Gorge author Scott Cook. C mon, get on the bus! $15 fee. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Starvation Creek Ridge, OR Moderate: 2.5 miles, 700-ft elev. gain Follow a short but challenging trail with leader Tom Kloster, to enjoy wildflowers and waterfalls and learn about Hole-in-the-Wall Falls and area lore. TUESDAY, APRIL 29 Bridal Veil Falls, OR Easy: 1.2 miles, 70-ft elev. gain Discover secrets of Bridal Veil s past, with Oregon Park Ranger Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser, as we hear historical tales and enjoy blooming camas fields. THURSDAY, MAY 1 Camas Lily Fields, WA Moderate: 7 miles, 400-ft elev. gain Hike with leader Jim Daly along Lacamas Creek to sparkling waterfalls, Round Lake, and a blanket of blue camas and rosy plectitris. F R I D A Y, M A Y 2 Petroglyph Tour and Dancing Rock, WA Two walks: Easy, 4 miles, little elev. gain Washington Park Ranger Chon Clayton will lead us to ancient petroglyphs and rock images, including She Who Watches. Then we ll follow Jim Chase to see traces of the ice age floods and enjoy wildflowers at Dancing Rock, a Friends land trust property. SATURDAY, MAY 3 Ferry Springs at the Deschutes River Trail, OR Moderate: 8 miles, 500-ft elev. gain Enjoy high desert vistas where the Deschutes approaches the Columbia River, with leader Ross Edginton, and learn about desert wildflowers, historic sites, and local geology. SATURDAY, MAY 3 Seasonal Photography Classes Mosier Plateau, OR This series includes four field classes with photographer Jason Waicunas of Outdoor Viewfinder, during different seasons and conditions. Great for all photographers who want to learn how to photograph wildflowers, birds, water features, and Gorge panoramas. $185 fee for four classes. SATURDAY, MAY 3 Wahkeena Falls Herbal Hike, OR Easy: 2.4 miles, 520-ft elev. gain Naturopathic physician Daivati Bharadvaj will point out medicinal native plants in this beautiful area as we hike past two sparkling waterfalls. S U N D A Y, M A Y 4 Crawford Oaks and Wine Tasting, WA Moderate: 6 miles, 800-ft elev. gain Hike with Field Representative Peter Cornelison on a new section of Columbia Hills State Park, past Eight Mile Falls to beautiful flower-covered hillsides. Later, we ll swing by Jacob Williams winery for wine tasting. S U N D A Y, M A Y 4 Ecosystems of the Gorge Hikes, OR/WA Easy: 4 miles, 500-ft elev. gain Join biologist Ivan Phillipsen for two short hikes, at Wahclella Falls and Catherine Creek, to experience diverse Gorge ecosystems, from the rain-drenched coniferous forests in the west to the dry oak woodlands in the east. F R I D A Y, M A Y 9 Tom McCall Wildflowers and Wine Tasting, OR Moderate: 5 miles, 1,025-ft elev. gain Nature Conservancy staff member Leslie Nelson will lead this leisurely hike across flower-filled meadows to breathtaking views. Later, we ll enjoy wine tasting at Phelps Creek Vineyards. SATURDAY, MAY 10 Volcano Ridge Vineyard Walk and Wine Tasting, OR Easy, 2 miles, 600-ft elev. gain Walk amid ripening grapes at Volcano Ridge Vineyard with winery owner and viticulture expert Dr. Alan Busacca. We ll learn about the area s viticulture and sample Volcano Ridge wines. $20 fee. SATURDAY, MAY 10 Klickitat River Whitewater Rafting, WA This rafting trip with Wet Planet begins on the eastern flank of Mt. Adams and passes through pine forests, deep basalt canyons, lava formations, and scrub oak woodlands. $85 includes gear and lunch. S U N D A Y, M A Y 1 1 Klickitat Trail: Fisher Hill to Pitt, WA Moderate: 9 miles, 100-ft elev. gain Celebrate Mother s Day along the Wild and Scenic Klickitat River, surrounded by balsamroot, lupine, and much more in bloom. This one-way hike with Klickitat Trail Conservancy s Jim Denton involves a car shuttle. S U N D A Y, M A Y 1 1 Transit to Trailhead: Cape Horn, WA Moderate: 4 miles, 1,900-ft elev. gain Catch public transit from Portland or Vancouver with leader Scott Parker to enjoy panoramic views from the Nancy Russell Overlook. The stunning blue delphium should be in bloom on the upper section of this trail.

Register at www.gorgefriends.org/hike or call 971-634-2028 for more info. Spring on Dog Mountain. See hikes on May 29 and June 6. photo: Jozsef Urmos / panojoe.urmos.

5 Register at or call for more info. Spring on Dog Mountain. See hikes on May 29 and June 6. photo: Jozsef Urmos / panojoe.urmos.net TUESDAY, MAY 13 Falls Creek Falls and Panther Creek Falls, WA Moderate: 3.4 miles, 650-ft. elev. gain Follow leader Jane Garbisch on this quiet creek-side trail to a magnificent three-tier waterfall, then visit nearby Panther Creek Falls. SATURDAY, MAY 17 Mosier Plateau Trail, OR Help with trail improvements on this scenic land trust property with Outreach Manager Maegan Jossy. We ll prune vegetation and invasive plants, and remove blackberries at the base of the plateau. SATURDAY, MAY 17 Hamilton Mountain Loop, WA Strenuous: 9 miles, 2,100-ft elev. gain This fantastic trek with Field Representative Peter Cornelison climbs high above the Gorge, past waterfalls and wildflowers to spectacular vistas. SATURDAY, MAY 17 Ice Age Floods Tour, OR/WA Easy: Short walks, little elev. gain On this driving tour with short walks, we ll explore Gorge geology at different sites to see evidence of the ice age floods that shaped the Columbia Gorge. Lloyd DeKay and Terry Hurd of the Ice Age Floods Institute will share geology and history that expand your appreciation of the Gorge. $60 fee. S U N D A Y, M A Y 1 8 Cape Horn Upper Trail, WA Moderate: 4 miles, 800-ft elev. gain Friends Executive Director Kevin Gorman and Cape Horn Conservancy board members will share trail history and future plans as we hike to breathtaking views at the Nancy Russell Overlook. THURSDAY, MAY 22 Latourell Falls Loop, OR Easy: 2.4 miles, 600-ft elev. gain Visit lower and upper Latourell Falls with leader Heather Rosenwinkel, on this family-friendly loop hike through towering fir forests. S U N D A Y, M A Y 2 5 Swale Canyon Song Birds, WA Easy: 2 miles, little elev. gain On this early morning bird walk with wildlife biologist and bird guide Tim Pitz, we ll learn bird species and songs as the day begins in Swale Canyon. THURSDAY, MAY 29 Dog Mountain, WA Strenuous: 6.9 miles, 2,820-ft elev. gain Enjoy beauty and solitude as well as magical wildflowers and scenic vistas on this quiet weekday hike on Dog Mountain with Friends Executive Director Kevin Gorman. SATURDAY, MAY 31 Devil s Gap, WA Moderate: 5 miles, 800-ft elev. gain Hike a hidden part of Columbia Hills State Park with leader Jim Denton, crossing open meadows and woodlands to falls, flowers, and views. S U N D A Y, J U N E 1 Sandy River Delta Bird Blind, OR Easy: 5-6 miles, little elev. gain On this late afternoon hike to architect Maya Lin s Bird Blind, we ll hear about environmental restoration from the Confluence Project s Courtney Yilk. Jeff Schuh of Friends of the Sandy River Delta will share the Delta s history and plans to preserve its environmental, historical, and cultural heritage. T U E S D A Y, J U N E 3 Franklin Ridge Loop, OR Rugged: 10 miles, 2,760-ft elev. gain Friends board member Debbie Asakawa will lead this challenging hike past several falls up to Franklin Ridge, before descending along Multnomah Creek. F R I D A Y, J U N E 6 Dog Mountain, WA Strenuous: 6.9 miles, 2,820-ft elev. gain Enjoy hillsides carpeted with wildflowers on a quiet weekday hike with leader Stephen Brown to spectacular Gorge views.

6 S A T U R D A Y, J U N E 7 Pierce National Wildlife Refuge, WA Easy: 3 miles, 150-ft elev. gain Birder Carol Kohler will lead an easy, ambling hike through oak woodlands, open fields, wetlands, and and riparian forests. S U N D A Y, J U N E 8 Fort Cascades Historic Trail and Bonneville Dam Tour, WA Easy: 1.5 miles, little elev. gain Stroll this historic trail with Park Ranger Jesse Brownlee, learning how early settlers survived in the area. After lunch, we ll tour Bonneville Dam. F R I D A Y, J U N E 1 3 Beacon Rock Full Moon Hike, WA Moderate: 2 miles, 800-ft elev. gain Hike under the full moon with Field Representative Peter Cornelison at Beacon Rock, where Lewis and Clark first noticed the ebb and flow of tides. SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Herman Creek to Benson Plateau Viewpoint, OR Strenuous: 9.6 miles, 3,000-ft elev. gain Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with leader Hal White on this trek through towering forests and wildflowers to a beautiful viewpoint. F R I D A Y, J U N E 2 0 Whistling Ridge Hike and Wine Tasting, WA Strenuous: 8 miles, 2,200-ft elev. gain Staff Attorney Nathan Baker and Conservation Organizer Ryan Rittenhouse will update us on the nearby proposed wind energy project as we make our way to fantastic views from the summit. SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Carson Cove, WA Remove blackberries and ivy with Land Trust Manager Kate McBride at this rarely-visited land trust property on the banks of the Columbia River. She Who Watches. Photo: Angie Moore SATURDAY, JUNE 21 SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Field Journal Workshop at Nesika Lodge, OR Capture natural beauty using watercolor and pen on this overnight retreat at Nesika Lodge with environmental scientist and artist Heather Brunelle. $50 fee. S U N D A Y, J U N E 2 2 Panther Creek Experimental Forest, WA Strenuous: 7.2 miles, 1,200-ft elev. gain Follow leader Jim Chase through pine and fir forests along a seldom-traveled section of the Pacific Crest Trail with beautiful views of the Gorge. S U N D A Y, J U N E 2 2 Historic Highway State Trail Bike Ride, OR Easy: 13 miles, 200-ft elev. gain Bike from Cascade Locks to J. B. Yeon State Park with ODOT Project Manager Kristen Stallman and Friends Outreach Manager Maegan Jossy on the newest section of the Historic Highway State Trail. SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Wyeth Trail, OR Strenuous: 11 miles, 3,180-ft elev. gain Wildflowers line the trail through this lush forest. Join wildflower enthusiast Paul Freeman for a strenuous climb to incredible views. SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Elowah and Upper McCord Falls, OR Easy: 1.5 miles, 280-ft elev. gain, or 3.5 miles, 450-ft elev. gain Environmental educator Andy Bauer will lead a scavenger hunt as we visit these beautiful waterfalls. Fun for the entire family! S U N D A Y, J U N E 2 9 Big Lava Bed to Big Huckleberry Mountain, WA Strenuous: 13 miles, 600-ft elev. gain Leader Jim Chase will guide us past ancient lava flows, rocky fields, and enchanted forests to stunning views from Big Huckleberry Mountain. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 1 Steigerwald Kids Hike, WA Easy: 2.75 miles, little elev. gain Environmental educators Samantha Johnson and James Sterrett will lead this fun hike at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, pointing out animal tracks, cool plants, and wild birds in the refuge. SATURDAY, JULY 5 Nick Eaton Ridge, OR Strenuous: 10.2 miles, 3,100-ft elev. gain Climb along rushing Herman Creek with wildflower enthusiast Paul Freeman to outstanding views, learning about the flowers along the way. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 6 Grassy Knoll, WA Moderate: 6.8 miles, 1,000-ft elev. gain Follow leader Jim Chase along a gently sloping, flower-covered ridge to stunning Gorge views. SATURDAY, JULY 12 Steigerwald Full Moon Bat Walk, WA Easy: 2.75 miles, little elev. gain Come on an evening hike as the full moon rises, with Gorge Refuge Steward Joan Durgin. We ll tune in to wildlife at night and learn about bats as we walk the Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail. SATURDAY, JULY 12 Table Mountain / Heartbreak Ridge, WA Rugged: 8 miles, 3,200-ft elev. gain This power climb up iconic Table Mountain with leader Linda Hughes leads to panoramic views from flower-filled meadows at the summit. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 3 Little Baldy, WA Strenuous: 10.5 miles, 1,600-ft elev. gain Enjoy breathtaking vistas from lofty ridges, alpine wildflowers, and shady forests with leader Jim Chase, on this trail near Silver Star mountain. SATURDAY, JULY 19 White Salmon River Whitewater Rafting, WA Float the White Salmon below where Condit Dam was removed, on a section of the river that few people have seen. This new full-day trip offered by Wet Planet passes through majestic forests and deep canyons. $135 fee includes gear and lunch. SATURDAY, JULY 19 Cape Horn Loop Hike, WA Strenuous: 6.8 miles, 1,500-ft elev. gain Cape Horn Conservancy board members will lead this hike and share trail history and plans for its future. Wildlife Biologist Cathy Flick will point out wildlife habitat along the trail. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 2 0 Silver Star Mountain (Ed s Trail), WA Moderate: 5 miles, 1,500-ft elev. gain Join Outreach Manager Maegan Jossy for this hike up to a 360-degree view of five Cascade Peaks. We ll learn how a devastating wildfire created this unique alpine ecosystem that today supports a rainbow display of wildflowers. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 2 7 Friends Summer Picnic Location: TBA

Hikes, Outings, Events & Stewardship

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