Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Activity Notes
Let’s head up to the Dalles Mountain Ranch area to bask in lupine, balsamroot, and other glorious wildflowers, which should be at peak bloom around this time.
Distance: 6.6 miles Elevation gain: 1,000 ft
Link to hike description: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Dalles_Mountain_Ranch_Loop_Hike
Date: Saturday, April 26thth. Time: 8:30am. Meeting place: Gateway transit center, lower garage, north entrance. Bring: Food, water, 10 essentials. Money for gas, approx. 10 cents per mile ($12-$17 for this trip). Money to pitch in for Discovery Pass (it is $10), bring one if you have it. Wear: appropriate hiking attire (no cotton or jeans, raincoat, warm gear if appropriate, sunscreen if not warm but sunny). Tick advisory – long pants should be worn on this hike. No dogs please.
