Trailkeepers of OregonP.O. Box 14814

Portland, Oregon 97293jeff@trailkeepersoforegon.com

REI Portland1405 NW Johnston ST.

Portland, Oregon 97209503-530-1938

MAY 8TH, HORSETAIL & TRIPLE FALLS

MAY 15TH, LOST LAKE LOOP

MAY 22ND, MCNEIL POINT

MAY 29TH, OLD SALMON RIVER TRAIL

JUNE 5TH, LARCH MOUNTAIN TRAIL

JUNE 12TH, ANGELS REST

JUNE 19TH, FISH CREEK

JUNE 26TH, SILVER FALLS LOOP

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TAKE A HIKE brings you eight

exciting hiking trips all within an hour

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

more comfortable organizing a trip

for you and your friends sharing the

satisfaction of the great outdoors.

made possible by:

REI & Trailkeepers of Oregon

Distance: 4 miles round tripHike Time: 2 hoursDifficulty:EasyHikeType:OutandBack

Distance: 3 miles round tripHike Time: 1.5 hoursDifficulty:EasyHikeType:Loop

Horsetail & Triple Falls

Lost LakeLoop

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.

Beautiful hike, lots of richly green

ferns and beautiful views of the

falls and the creek.

Lat:45.35

Lon:-122.04

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.

Perfect for the younger crowd

along with great easy hike

with great views of Mt. Hood.

Swimming, fishing, hiking,

camping, & cabins.

Lat:45.49658

Lon:-121.81838

Distance: 9 miles round tripHike Time: 5 hoursDifficulty:StrenuousHikeType:OutandBack

Distance: 4.6 miles round tripHike Time: 2 hoursDifficulty:EasyHikeType:OutandBack

McNeil Point

Old SalmonRiver Trail

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.

The Views of Mt. Rainier and Mt.

Adams from Old Rock Shelter

{McNeil Point} are fantastic espe-

cially on a clear day.

Lat:45.2444

Lon:-121.4713

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.

Lush greenery and calming

sounds of the river make this an

ideal relaxation hike.

Lat:45.30431

Lon:-121.94085

all ofthis could be yours.

Distance: 12.25 miles round tripHike Time: 7.5 hoursDifficulty:StrenuousHikeType:OutandBack

Distance: 4.6 miles round tripHike Time: 3 hoursDifficulty:ModerateHikeType:OutandBack

LarchMountain Trail

AngelsRest

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.

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:45.55968

Lon:-122.17295

This is a great trail to take on a

sunny afternoon. This route pro-

vides 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.

Lat:45.567639

Lon:-122.11645)

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 Cas-

cade Mountains. Mt. St. Helens,

Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood,

and the top of Mt. Jefferson.

Distance: 15 miles round tripHike Time: 8.5 hoursDifficulty:ModerateHikeType:OutandBack

Distance: 8.5 miles round tripHike Time: 4 hoursDifficulty:ModerateHikeType:Loop

Fish CreekTrail

Silver FallsLoop

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.

As you walk along, you’ll see

many cliffs on the mountain side

and on the river, many color-

ful rafts taking on what looks

like some pretty hefty rapids. Of

course, the cliffs will bring some

small waterfalls and interesting

tree falls.

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.

Lat:45.09

Lon:-122.09

Lat:44.88256

Lon:-122.61359

The hike culminates in a walk

behind amazing South Falls,

Oregon’s tallest waterfall.

the forest is calling.

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