Larch Mountain Hike

Activity Notes

There might be a break in the weather this weekend and I plan to take full advantage of it by going up Larch mountain. This will be approximately 13 miles roundtrip, with 3900 feet of elevation gain (Alltrails, PeakBagger, CalTopo). Weather is expected to be cold (down to 28 degrees) with slight chance of rain, so watch the weather forecast and dress/carry gear accordingly (Mountain Forecast, NWS). I would recommend trekking pole, gloves, and beanie. From recent reports, there is no need for microspike, but since it might be snowing on Thursday and Friday, I would strongly recommend bringing it. If the weather worsens, I will move this hike to a later time.

6:30 a.m. meet at Mazamas Mountaineering Center. Plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early to check-in and arrange carpools, so we can leave on time. Parking will be on the street, since the parking lot is not available on Sunday. My car is a blue Rav4. We will discuss carpool when you get there.

7:00 a.m. departure from the MMC. Expected drive time is 40 minutes.

7:45 a.m. hike start from Multmomah Fall

12:00 p.m. lunch at the summit

3:30 p.m. back to car

A minimum of 2 liters of water, lunch, sunscreen and warm clothes are recommended (no cotton). If you have any medical condition that requires emergency medication, please bring them along.

Based on a group decision we may stop for fun, food and fellowship at a local eatery on the way back.

Per Mazamas' regulation, hiking group is limited to 12 people, so we can only take additional 10 hikers. If there is a waitlist and someone drops out, I will send an email to all waitlisters and accept the first person who replies.

Nhat Pham contact info: Ph# 281-704-6257; and email: sophyseeker@gmail.com