Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Elk Mountain and Kings Mountain are two popular hiking destinations in the Oregon Coast range. The trails are a little more rugged than typical Columbia River Gorge or Mount Hood trails. They are lower elevation than Mount Hood hikes so they are possible in the winter when Mount Hood trails are snowed in. This hike is done with a car shuttle. We'll drop a car at Kings, and then shuttle over to the Elk Creek Trailhead and start from that location.
Activity Notes
Everest Base Camp preparatory hike - 1
We will not do car pool. We will summit Elk, traverse to Kings, descend Kings and at the junction of Wilson Creek Trail turn left(East) and head back to Elk Trail Head.
It will be a slow steady hike with hourly breaks
Meet: Elmonica Max Station SW 170th Ave & Baseline Rd, Beaverton
Time: 7:50AM
Date: Saturday March 26th 2022
What to bring: Hiking Poles, 2 Liters of water, Lunch
We will car pool from Elmonica Max Transit Station. 10 cents/mile. Parking is free.
COVID protocols: All should be double vaccinated + Booster shot. We will wear masks when car pooling.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 60 miles |
| Distance - Round Trip | 8 miles |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Relevant Maps | OC-I |
| Awards Qualified | Awesome Ridges Award |
| Useful Links | GPS Coordinates Map |
