Mt. Defiance

Activity Notes

Conditioning hike. This hike is steep with a few rocky sections. Please bring lots of food and at least 3L of water. Poles are recommended. We will go at a moderate pace. If we have time/interest we can add on the .3 mile trip to Starvation Creek Falls.

We will pass Warren Lake, Lancaster Falls, Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, and Cabin Creek Falls.

We will carpool from Columbia Gorge Outlet (accessible by TriMet Bus 77) at 7:00A.M. and start hiking from Starvation Creek TH at 7:45A.M. Suggested carpool donation is $8 per passenger.

14 miles, 5200' gain, 4900' at summit

Please email me with any questions!

***Minorities tend to experience higher amounts of stress. There's also lots of evidence that spending time outside in nature and socially engaging outside of work can reduce stress levels. Therefore, I highly encourage and welcome race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, economic, religious, and all other minorities to join me on my hikes!

***This hike will take place on historically Chinook lands. If you would like to help this tribe be federally recognized, they have an active petition!