The Mount Defiance hike is a steep hike with great views of the surrounding mountains on a clear day. You can make it a loop hike by going up the Starvation Ridge Trail and back down the Mount Definance Trail or you can go out and back on the same trail. More information can be found at http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Defiance-Starvation_Loop_Hike

Activity Notes

Meeting Place: Gateway Transit Center: 9900 NE Multnomah, Portland We will meet at the South West end of the parking lot Date: Nov 12, Sunday Time: 6:50AM What to bring: Head lamp, water, food, dress in layers, hiking pole, micro spikes. Cancellation: In case it snows badly or very heavy rain then we might cancel the hike Please note it is almost 5000 feet elevation gain. It will be very slow paced with plenty of rest breaks. Anyone with determination can do this. However it is very tough The trail is very safe and the climb is very gradual. For every mile we gain 1000 feet. Hike type: Out and Back Distance: 11.6 miles Elevation gain: 4840 feet High point: 4,959 feet Difficulty: Very Difficult
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 52 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 11 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Mountain Views, Old Growth Trees
Relevant Maps CG7
Awards Qualified Awesome Ridges Award, Gorge High Points, Wild Ones
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