Annual Hike Leader & Shepherd Training
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Learn all about Friends hike program, volunteering, and how to better lead or shepherd Gorge hikes. NOTE: the start time changed to 8:30am
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Educational, guided hikes and outings to discover the wonders of the Columbia Gorge.
Hikers climbing to newly acquired Coyote Meadows property (photo by Debbie Asakawa)
With over 100 hikes and outings each year, Friends' free guided hike program offers something for everyone: scenic hikes, wildflower walks, kayak and rafting trips, informative driving tours, family-friendly and child-focused outings, and so much more. Discover something new about Gorge wild places by attending an inspiring, educational, guided hike or outing with Friends!
Before your outing with Friends:
- Know what to expect: Hike Program Information & Guidelines
- View our recommended 10+ Essentials to ensure you're prepared for the unexpected.
Friends' Spring & Summer Season guided outings will begin mid-March.
Registration is staggered by month:
- March & April Outings: March 9 at 6:00 a.m.
- May Outings: April 20 at 6:00 a.m.
- June Outings: May 25 at 6:00 AM
- July & August Outings: June 22 at 6:00 AM
Questions? Contact Outdoor Programs Coordinator Kate Lindberg:
 971-634-1265 |
 hikes@gorgefriends.org |
Friends' 2020 Spring & Summer Season will be kicking off mid-March. Check back mid-February to preview the season's schedule of offerings before registration begins!
Spring & Summer Season: March - July
Fall Season: September - October
Deschutes River Loop Dog-Friendly Hike, OR
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Moderate: 4.6 miles | 640-ft elev. gain
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Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike, OR
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Easy: 2.5 miles | 240-ft elev. gain
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Labyrinth Loop to Rowland Lake, WA
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Moderate: 5 miles | 1,000-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Gorge Towns to Trails at Lyle Cherry Orchard, WA
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Moderate: 5 miles | 1,500-ft elev. gain
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Weldon Wagon Road, WA
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Moderate: 5 miles | 1,300-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Nature & Conservation in Mosier, OR
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Moderate: 3-6 miles total | 600-ft elev. gain
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The Dalles Riverfront Dog-Friendly Hike, OR
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Easy: 4-5 miles on paved trail | 125-ft elevation change
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Wildflowers & Waterfalls at Latourell Falls, OR
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Easy: 2.4 miles | 520-ft elev. gain
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Catherine Creek to Coyote Wall, WA
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Strenuous: 9 miles | 1,700-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Wildflowers at Catherine Creek & Klickitat Trail, WA
Friday, April 10, 2020
Easy/Moderate: 5 miles | 150-ft elev. gain
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Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Nature Walk, WA
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Easy: 2.5 miles | no elev. gain
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Klickitat Trail Dog-Friendly Hike, WA
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Easy/Moderate: 4-5 miles | 100-ft elev. gain on gravel trail
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Bridal Veil Falls Hidden History Walk, OR
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Easy: 1 mile | 200-ft elev. gain
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Sunrise at Nancy Russell Overlook, OR
Friday, April 17, 2020
Easy: 2.5 miles | little elevation change
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Petroglyphs Tour & Dancing Rock Walk, WA
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Two Easy Walks: 2-3 miles total | ~200-300-ft elev. change
(Members-only)
Camas Lily Dog-Friendly Hike, WA
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Moderate: 7.6 miles | 400-ft elev. gain
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River-to-Rock Geology Hike, WA
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Moderate: 4 miles | 850-ft elev. gain
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Lyle Cherry Orchard Wiking, WA
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Moderate: 4-5 miles | 1,500-ft elev. gain
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Mosier Plateau Wildflowers, OR
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Moderate: 3.5 miles | 600-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Angel’s Rest & Coopey Falls, OR
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Moderate: 4.8 miles | 1,475-ft elev. gain
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Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail Bike Ride: Viento to Cascade Locks
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Moderate: 3.5 miles | 600-ft elev. gain
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Lyle Cherry Orchard Wildflowers, WA
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Moderate: 4 miles | 1,500-ft elev. loss
(Members-only)
Mt. Ulka Preserve, OR
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Strenuous: Approx. 3 miles | 1,000-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Stacker Butte Wildflowers, WA
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Strenuous: 8.2 miles | 1,150-ft elev. Gain
(Members-only)
Round Lake & Camas Lily Fields, WA
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Moderate: 7.6 miles | 400-ft elev. gain
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Multnomah-Wahkeena Falls Loop by Bus, OR
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Moderate: 5.4 miles | 1,600-ft elev. gain
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Rowena Plateau Wildflower Walk, OR
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Easy: up to 4 miles | approx. 250-ft elev. change
(Members-only)
Bridal Veil Falls Nature Exploration, OR
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Easy: 1.2 miles | 70-ft. elev. gain
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Mayer State Park to Mosier Kayak Tour, OR
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Experienced Paddlers Only | 7 Miles
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Herman Creek to Whiskey Creek, OR
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Expert: 11.6 miles | 2,200-ft elevation gain
(Members-only)
Tom McCall Spring Wildflower Hike, OR
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Easy/Moderate: 3.5 miles | 1,100-ft elev. gain
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Herman Creek to Casey Creek, OR
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Strenuous: 9 miles | 2,000-ft elevation gain
(Members-only)
Tom McCall Sunset Hike, OR
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Moderate: ~ 4 miles | 1,100-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail to Rowena Crest Bike Ride, OR
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Moderate: 3.5 miles | 600-ft elev. gain
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Exploring Larch Mountain, Part 1: Multnomah Creek to the Crater
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Expert: 11 miles | 3,000-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Cape Horn Upper Trail Wildflowers, WA
Friday, May 22, 2020
Moderate: 5 miles | 1,000-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Herman Creek to Cedar Swamp Camp, OR
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Expert: 14 miles | 2,700-ft elevation gain
(Members-only)
Wahkeena Falls Forest Loop, OR
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Strenuous: 9.5 miles | 2,600-ft elev. gain
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Bridal Veil Falls Nature Exploration, OR
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Easy: 1.2 miles | 70-ft. elev. gain
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Hamilton Mountain Loop, WA
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Strenuous: 7.6 miles | 2,100-ft elev. gain
(Members-only)
Falls Creek Falls Dog-Friendly Hike, WA
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Easy: 3.4 miles | 650-ft elev. gain
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Hardy Ridge Dog-Friendly Hike, WA
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Strenuous: 7 miles | 1,000-ft elev. gain
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PCT to Gillette Lake and Greenleaf Overlook
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Strenuous: 8.8 miles | 850-ft elev. gain
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Grassy Knoll Wildflowers, WA
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Strenuous: 6.9 miles | 1,950-ft elev. gain
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Starvation Ridge to Mount Defiance Loop, OR
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Expert: 12.8 miles | 4,970-ft elev. gain
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Little Beacon Rock & Rodney Falls Family-Friendly Hike, WA
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Easy: 3.5 miles | 500-ft elev. gain
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Silver Star Mountain & Ed’s Trail, WA
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Strenuous: 9.5 miles | approx. 2,600-ft elev. gain
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Exploring Larch Mountain, Part 2: Headwaters of Multnomah & Oneonta Creeks
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Moderate: 8.0 miles | 1,500-ft elev. gain
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