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One of the loops located in the Catherine Creek area on the Washington side of the Gorge.
As with all hikes in this area, hikers should be aware of the potential for rattlesnakes, ticks, and poison oak.
Activity Notes
We will meet at the at the Mazamas Mountaineering Center, 527 SE 43rd Ave SE, PDX at 7:20 AM to set up carpools, or at the trailhead at 8:45 AM. We will leave the MMC promptly at 7:30 AM.
If the hike is full and everyone wants to carpool, we will need at least two and possibly three additional drivers. Riders will pay $15 if 1 passenger, $12 each if two, and $10 each if three passengers.
If you wish to meet at the trailhead, we will be starting at the Catherine Creek trailhead. Please ignore the General Route Info description on the Details page as it describes a different trailhead and route up Tracy Hill.
The trailhead is HERE.
We will take the creekside trail up past the old settler's cabin, where we will leave the main trail and continue on a faint footpath further up the creek gorge and up to Tracy Hill, taking our time to enjoy the wildflowers in bloom. There, we will explore a grove of Oregon white oak, take in the expansive views and have lunch. We will complete our loop by walking down the open meadows above Catherine Creek and rejoin the main trail. Expect some minor off-trail rambling and poison oak. Long pants recommended! The hike is roughly 6 miles, with 1,580' elevation gain. Driving distance from Portland is approx. 69 miles each way.
Trailhead location and info:
https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Catherine_Creek_Trailhead
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Time from Portland | 80 hours |
| General Route Info | See this link for a description of the area and route: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Tracy_Hill_Loop_Hike |
| Interesting Features | Creek(s), Meadow, Mountain Views, Spectacular Views, Wildflowers, Wildlife |
| Useful Links | Map |
