General information

• Most of Friends' hikes are offered free to the public; pre-hike registration is not required unless indicated.  For Members Only outings, non-members are welcome to join at the time of registration.
• Children under age 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Participants accept responsibility for their own safety. Please stay on trails to protect plants and soils and to reduce contact with poison oak and ticks.
• Most hikes involve most of the day, with hikers returning to the Portland area around 4:00 pm, although this can vary. If you have any time constraints, be sure to check with our office or the hike leader before leaving for the hike. 
• All hike distances noted are round-trip on the trail, but do not include driving distance.
• “Meeting Place” directions assume travel from the Portland metro area on I-84 eastbound unless otherwise noted. For directions from points east, e-mail or call for further information.
• Hike participants must be in good physical condition as all hikes are somewhat strenuous. Be prepared for changes in weather; hikes are not canceled because of rain. Weather is often drier east of Hood River.

What to Bring

• Daypack with lunch and snacks
• Plenty of drinking water
• Rain gear, extra sweater, cap & gloves
• Insect repellent, sunscreen, personal first aid kit
• Any personal items (camera, journal, etc.).

What to Wear

Carpools
Each hike has its carpool meeting site indicated; check your hike for meeting place and time.

• Gateway: Meet in the Gateway Park & Ride Transit Garage.  Here are links to a Google map, and to a pdf map to print.  This transit parking lot is on NE 99th Ave. between Pacific St. and the I-84 exit ramp. Reach Gateway from I-84 Exit 7 (Halsey Street); take an immediate right on NE 99th Ave; enter south end of parking structure nearest the MAX station. From I-205 take Exit 21A (Glisan Street); go east to NE 99th, turn left and proceed past Pacific St. stop sign to the parking garage.  Friends' hikes meet in the south-southeast area on the ground floor.
• Washougal: The parking lot at Pendleton Woolen Mills. From I-205, take WA SR-14 east to Washougal.  Turn left at 15th Street traffic light, turn right after one block and continue 1/10 mile to Pendleton Woolen Mills parking lot.
• Lewis and Clark: Lewis and Clark State Park is just east of the Sandy River. From I-84, take Exit 18 Lewis and Clark. After exiting I-84 from east or west, turn south and drive along the Sandy River approximately 1/4 mile to the Lewis and Clark State Park lot on the left. The hiking group will meet at the south end of the parking lot.

Suggested carpool contribution to drivers is $5 per passenger for hikes west of Cascade Locks, or $8-$10 for hikes further east . Bridge tolls are 75¢-$1 each way; trailhead parking fees may be $3-$5 at some trailheads and are shared by riders.

Please Note:
NO PETS unless specifically noted in hike description on our group hikes (we love dogs, too, but please leave them home).  Also, please do not bring portable sound equipment or alcoholic beverages on hikes.