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avid hiker & criminal defense attorney Jim O'Rourke. Jim believes “the Gorge really is the eighth wonder of the world and protecting it is incredibly important. Being a member of Friends gives me a way to be helpful in protecting that resource.”
Friday, September 30, 2016 - 8:30am
Mod/stren: 6 miles | 1100-ft elev. gain
Hike an enchanted old-growth forest with leader Ruth Johnson out to Sherrard Point, where we’ll enjoy views of the Columbia River and five major volcanic peaks.
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 10:00am
Moderate: 5 miles | 1500-ft elev. gain
"Gorge Towns to Trails" Project Manager Renee Tkach will guide us up to the old pioneer cherry orchard, sharing trail plans and stories of Sam Hill’s historic “Convict Road.”
Optional wine tasting later at COR Cellars.
Friday, October 7, 2016 - 9:30am
Moderate: 4.8 miles | 1540-ft elev. gain
Hike this famed waterfall trail lined in fall colors with Outreach Manager Maegan Jossy, past seven cascading waterfalls.
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 9:00am
Easy: 2.5 miles | no elevation gain
Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards Dave Pinkernell and Jared Strawderman will share natural and cultural history on this hike at the Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge, where more than 200 avian species make their homes.
Sunday, October 9, 2016 - 9:00am
Easy: 1.8 miles | 300-ft elev. gain
Hike up Tanner Creek to thundering Wahclella Falls with Mary Ann Schmidt on this educational outing to witness fall spawning. Wonderful as a family outing.
Sunday, October 9, 2016 - 9:00am
Easy: 4 miles | no elev. gain
Enjoy an easy hike at the Sandy River Delta with Bill Weiler of the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council, Jeff Schuh of Friends of the Sandy River Delta, and Courtney Yilk of
Confluence. A dog-friendly outing.
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 8:15am
Moderate: 28.5 miles | 1417-ft elev. loss
Ride the old railbed along Swale Creek with Field Representative Peter Cornelison. This one-way ride from Harms Road down to Lyle crosses some rough railroad rock and offers great views of massive rocks, arid landscape, and wildlife habitat. Involves a car shuttle.
Friday, October 14, 2016 - 10:00am
Easy: .5 miles | 50-ft elev. gain
A quiet walk on Yakama tribal land with leader Judy Todd to view petroglyphs and pictographs including Tsagaglalal, or She Who Watches.
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 9:00am
Spend the day widening the Wygant trail and doing tread work (dips and waterbars) with Oregon State Park Ranger Michael Schubert.
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Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 10:00am
Join Stewardship Coordinator Sara Woods to remove deteriorated wood fences and posts so wildlife can traverse this land trust property unhindered.
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Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 9:00am
Driving tour with Short Walks
Explore several sites featuring rare wildlife habitat with wildlife biologist Bill Weiler who will discuss habitat enhancement and the threats facing these species.
Sunday, October 16, 2016 - 9:00am
Driving tour with Short Walks
Join Executive Director Kevin Gorman for a driving tour and short hikes celebrating Sam Hill.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 9:45am
Easy: 2 miles | 380-ft elev. gain
Beginner photographers will learn basics of slow-shutter waterfall photography using their dSLR or similar digital camera.
Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 9:00am
Easy: 1 mile | 500-ft elev. gain
A Cascade Pika Watch volunteer will lead this hike in Gorge habitat of the American pika, a small alpine creature considered a sensitive indicator of climate change.
Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 9:30am
Two Klickitat River Rail-Trail Hikes, WA
Celebrate Klickitat Trail Conservancy’s 14th anniversary along the Wild and Scenic Klickitat River.
Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 9:30am
Easy: 4 miles | 600-ft elev. gain
An educational scavenger hunt enriches this hike with environmental educator Roland Begin. Great for the whole family!
Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 9:00am
Easy: 2.4 miles | 520-ft elev. gain
Hike this loop trail with leader Pappy Corbitt to Lower and Upper Latourell Falls to learn about unique floral niches.
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 9:30am
Moderate: 4.8 miles | 1540-ft elev. gain
Hike this stunning waterfall trail with Paul Gerald, author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Portland and other guides.
Saturday, November 5, 2016 - 10:00am
Join Stewardship Coordinator Sara Woods for trail work at the Mosier Plateau installing directional signs, spreading gravel, and reseeding along the trail.
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Sunday, January 1, 2017 - 10:00am
This is a prime opportunity to watch bald eagles in the Columbia Gorge. Date and details announced in January.
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