BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mazamas Calendar//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Mazamas Calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hardy Ridge DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261021T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15895 DESCRIPTION:v URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15895/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike and Ramble Leader Social Hour: Beaverton Food Carts DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261021T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261021T210000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15929 DESCRIPTION:Calling all Hike and Ramble Leaders\, and aspiring leaders-in- training! Come hang out\, meet others\, share beta about trail conditions\ , give and receive mentorship and inspiration for your next hiking season! Meet at the BGs Food Cartel\, a Beaverton Food Carts pod with plenty of p arking\, at 4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave\, Beaverton. \; URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15929/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gnarl Ridge/Elk Meadows Loop DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261023T060000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261023T200000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15931 DESCRIPTION:This loop hike will visit a great viewpoint on the Timberline Trail and ford Newton Creek. Gnarl Ridge is among the more awe-inspiring hikes on the east side of Mt Hood. If the mountain is visible at all\, our photos should be spectacular\, especially if there is new snow. The river crossings should be at their least gnarly in late October. The loop in th e middle of our hike will be counter-clockwise\; we will return from the T imberline Trail via the Newton Creek Trail. Expected stats are 11.4 miles and 2\,550' of gain. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15931/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dry Creek Falls DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261023T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261023T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15852 DESCRIPTION:This is a provisional hike for Nicholas Persson to become a Ma zamas hike leader. A great little morning hike in the Gorge! \;It&rsqu o\;s about 4.5 miles with around 800 feet of gain. We will meet at the MMC for carpooling at 7:30 or you can meet us at the trailhead at 8:15. We wi ll be back to the MMC by noon. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15852/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ramona Falls Loop DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261024T064500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261024T000000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15865 DESCRIPTION:Meet at Gateway at 6:45AM \;or the Ramona Falls trailhead at 8AM. Carpooling strongly recommended since it'\;s a popular trail an d the road is known to have pot holes. \;\n\nNorthwest Forest pass or America the Beautiful pass required for parking. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15865/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eagle Creek (Cross Over Falls) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261024T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261024T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15846 DESCRIPTION:Eagle Creek is historically the most famous trail on the Orego n side of the Columbia Gorge. It has morphed somewhat since the 2017 fire that bears its name\, but it'\;s forever compelling. The trail through  the canyon is exposed in places\, and we won'\;t be taking side trail s that could put party members at risk. We'\;ll hike about 12 miles\, g aining just over 1\,000'\;. On our hike we will pass Punchbowl\, Loowit \, Four Mile\, Wy'\;East\, Grand Union\, Tunnel\, and Twister Falls\, t hen after lunch by the creek\, we will turn around and experience everythi ng again hiking back down the canyon. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15846/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silver Star via Starway Trail DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261025T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261025T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15878 DESCRIPTION:The most challenging trail to the top of Silver Star! Join us on this steep\, but rewarding hike with Fall colors and wonderful (weather dependent) views. About 10 miles and 3850'\; elevation gain. We will m eet at Lucia Falls Park (21803 NE Lucia Falls Road\, Yacolt\, WA) for car pooling\, leaving there at 8:30 AM. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15878/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cascade Head and Harts Cove DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261026T060000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261026T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15879 DESCRIPTION:This out-and-back hike offers some of the most spectacular vie ws on the coast. \;\n\nCascade Head \;and Harts Cove\n\n14.5 miles with 2800 feet of elevation gain. Given the length of the drive (about 2 hours each way from the MMC) and the number of miles to cover\, we'\;ll get an early start\, departing from the MMC at 6 am. We'\;ll aim to be back by 6 pm. Depending on the needs of the participants\, we may also or ganize carpooling from the west side. \;\n\nThis will be my first time hiking these trails which in Mazamas parlance makes this an "\;explor atory"\; hike. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15879/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tryon Creek State Park Trail Medley DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261027T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261027T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15933 DESCRIPTION:This hike will begin and end at Tryon Creek State Park Visitor s Center. \; We'\;ll hike down a variety trails for a total of appr oximately 5.7 miles and 1200 ft of elevation gain/loss. \; Trails will include Old Main Trail\, Red Fox Trail\, South Creek Trail\, Iron Mountai n Trail\, Cedar Trail\, Middle Creek Trail\, Lewis and Clark Trail\, North Horse Trail and Maple Creek Trail. \; We'\;ll take time for water\ , snacks\, photos\, and to listen to Ravens\, Pileated Woodpeckers\, Stell ar'\;s Jays\, Eastern Fox \;Squirrels\, Douglas'\; Squirrels\, a nd various creeks \;of the Tryon Creek Watershed.\n\nMy plan is to mee t at the MMC at 7:30AM and carpool to Tryon Creek State Park\, where we wi ll begin the hike at 8:00AM. If you plan to drive\, you'\;ll need an Or egon State Parks Pass. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15933/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Larch Mountain Crater Dog Friendly Hike DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261028T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261028T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15869 DESCRIPTION:We will start the hike at the Larch Mt Parking Lot and go down the Larch Mountain Trail. \; We will take the Multnomah Spur to the M ultnomah Creek Way Trail and follow it up to the Oneonta Trail. \; We will then follow the Oneonta Trail back to the parking lot. \; The Hik e is 6.4 miles with 1300ft of elevation gain. \; This trail circles wh at is left of the Larch Mt Crater.\n\nLeashed Well Trained Dogs are welcom e\, but you don'\;t need a dog to attend. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15869/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Triple Falls Loop (Afternoon Hike) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261028T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261028T000000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15860 DESCRIPTION:Short loop from Horsetail Falls to Triple Falls along the Oneo nta Trail. The loop is about 4.5 miles long with about 1000 feet of elevat ion gain. Portions of the trail are somewhat exposed and prone to erosion but nothing out of the ordinary for a Gorge trail. Features three great wa terfalls and a couple great views of the Columbia.\n\nMeet at the MMC at 2 PM for carpool or 2:45 PM at Horsetail Falls. From Horsetail Falls we' \;ll road walk to the Oneonta trailhead. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15860/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dog Mountain Loop DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261030T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261030T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15930 DESCRIPTION:Up the "\;more difficult"\; trail\, down the "\;di fficult"\; loop.  We will maintain a steady pace with breaks.  Expec t a good workout\, but we won'\;t be rushing.  Meet at MMC by 7:30am t o carpool\, or at the trailhead by 8:45am.  NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required for parking. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15930/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Larch Mountain (Multnomah Falls) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261031T053000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261031T200000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15717 DESCRIPTION:Larch Mountain from Multnomah Falls is a hike that starts out on Oregon'\;s most-hiked trail\, ascends Multnomah Creek\, and eventual ly enters a subalpine zone where it could be much cooler. If the skies are clear\, we'\;ll get a view of our surroundings from Sherrard Point.&nb sp\;\n\nWe will hike approximately 14 miles\, gaining 4\,000'\; on Hall oween\, back in time to trick-or-treat with the little ones in our lives. Because we will likely arrive Multnomah Falls before they open the restroo ms\, we will make a rest stop at the Troutdale truck stop. \; URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15717/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mt. Hubris (The Ogre)\, Cosmic Wall DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261101T050000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261101T210000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15891 DESCRIPTION:6 pitch run out slab trad climb. Please indicate in your profi le if you have trad experience leading or cleaning.\n\n  URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15891/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mount St. Helens DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261101T070000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261101T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15888 DESCRIPTION:Overview: Late-season ascent of Mount St. Helens via Monitor R idge starting from Climbers Bivouac (~10 miles round-trip\, ~4\,500 ft ele vation gain). Expect sustained steep boulder scrambling\, loose ash/pumice slopes\, and potentially cold\, windy conditions at the crater rim.  Mos t likely this will be to the crater rim and not true summit (depending on timing / how the group is feeling)\n\nPace &\; Experience: Moderate\, s teady pace. Recent high-gain hiking experience required.\n\n \n\nAssistan t Leader Call: Looking for Assistant Leaders with current CPR and WFA (Wil derness First Aid) badges to support the trip.\n\n \n\nRequired Gear:\n\n Climbing Helmet: Required due to rockfall risk in the boulder field.Tracti on: Microspikes or crampons required (autumn frost\, verglas\, or early-se ason ice on upper slopes).Footwear &\; Gloves: Sturdy boots\; Gaiters help keep ash and scree out.Layers &\; Essentials: Full autumn layering system (wind/waterproof shell\, insulated jacket\, warm hat\, gloves)\, h eadlamp with extra batteries\, minimum 2L water/electrolytes (3L rec) \, and the Ten Essentials.\n\nOptional Gear:\n\nIce Axe: Optional based on cu rrent low snow coverage\, but bring if preferred for personal security on slick patches. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15888/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wind Mountain and Beacon Rock DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261102T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261102T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15937 DESCRIPTION:We'\;ll visit two unique gorge viewpoints. Wind Mountain is a short but steep trail to an area of significance to indigenous peoples. 2.5 miles and 1200 feet of elevation gain. A short section is steep and l oose enough that a rope hand-line has been put in place. \;\n\nAfter a 25-minute drive back towards Portland\, we'\;ll hike to the top of Bea con Rock from the Doetsch Day Use Area via the River to Rock trail. About 5 miles with 900 feet of gain. Portions of the trail may be overgrown with blackberry bushes and nettles. \;\n\nWe'\;ll carpool from the MMC departing at 7:30 am or you can meet us at the Wind Mountain trailhead at 8:30. A Washington Discover Pass is needed for parking at the Doetsch Day Use Area. URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15937/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kings Mountain DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261104T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261104T000000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15896 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15896/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silver Falls Perimeter Loop DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261105T063000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15856 DESCRIPTION:Hike trails \;normally used mostly by mountain bikers and mounted horse riders on a fall Thursday when we should have it mostly to o urselves. Silver Falls is Oregon'\;s largest state park\, and you can v iew a large share of it on this hike. Because the hiking is so easy there\ , we will going a tick faster than usual\; I'\;ve listed this as at lea st 2.5 mph.\n\nThe only waterfall we will see is North Falls\, and then we will head onto the Perimeter Trail\, a short segment of the Catamount Tra il\, the Buck Mountain Loop Trail\, and finally the Rackett Ridge Trail to return to the Perimeter Trail and ultimately North Falls\, for a clockwis e lollipop loop that will total 17.2 miles\, with 2\,475'\; of gain and loss. The prior time I led this awesome hike most of the photos were of m ushrooms. \;\n\nWe are leaving the Tualatin Park &\; Ride at Bridge port at 06:30. Expect to spend about seven hours on the trails. Every vehi cle parked at North Falls will need to pay $10 or display an Oregon State Park day use pass. \; URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15856/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline Lodge to Palmer DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261107T070000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261107T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15880 DESCRIPTION:Sunrise hike from Wy'\;East Day Lodge near Timberline to Pa lmer along the ski lift. \n\n3k ft elevation gain\, 5 miles. \n\n \n\nS now Park Permit require Nov. 1 - April\n\nLunch at Ratskellers after the h ike.  URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15880/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silver Falls: Trail of Ten Falls DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261108T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261108T200000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15881 DESCRIPTION:I'\;m leading a hike that'\;s beautiful no matter what w eather we get. \n\nMeet at the MMC at 7:30AM\, be at the trailhead at by 9AM. State park pass or $10 day pass required for parking.\n\nhttps://www. oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Trail_of_Ten_Falls_Loop_Hike URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15881/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Soda Peaks Lake DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261109T070000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261109T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15894 DESCRIPTION:As of 10/9\, the Soda Peak trail has reopened after being clos ed for the High Lava fire. This hike is approximately 10 miles RT with 3\, 000 ft. of elevation gain mostly in the final 3.5 miles\, the finale is th e lake. I would expect to navigate some blow downs at the top.\n\nCarpool drivers needed for the hike to run. Please message me when applying if you r preference is to drive\, along with number of passengers\, or to carpool ride or to meet at the TH which is Trapper Creek\, requiring NWFPass or A merica the Beautiful. Paved road to TH. Carpool riders $15\n\nDepart MMC 7 am\n\naegerlecki@gmail.com\n\n \; URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15894/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silver Falls DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261111T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261111T200000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15932 DESCRIPTION:We'\;ll start at the new(ish) North Canyon trailhead and hi ke the Trail of Ten Falls loop with a few side quests and a stop for lunch /coffee/ice cream at the South Falls Lodge.  State Parks will be free in honor of Veterans'\; Day.  URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15932/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Marquam Park MAMAzamas DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261114T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261114T000000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15885 DESCRIPTION:Join with your little ones for a gentle wander around the Marq uam Trails! Babies\, big kids\, and partners welcome. We will meet at the Marquam Trailhead on Terwilliger.\n\n1.7 mile loop\, 288 ft elevation gai n.\n\nAre you new to hiking with your little one? Come join us\, ask quest ions\, and find a community that wants you to succeed. If your kiddo isn&# 39\;t able to hike yet\, please bring an appropriate supportive carrier or backpack to carry them. If you'\;ve got questions\, reach out! I would love to help figure out options before we hit the trail so everyone can h ave a safe and successful adventure.  URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15885/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dog Mountain Loop w/ Puppy Trail Exploration DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261115T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261115T200000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15857 DESCRIPTION:Every time I'\;ve ever led the Dog Mountain Loop\, we'\; ve gone up the nearest trail to the Columbia River and descended the Augsp urger Trail\, but when we reached the first spectacular viewpoint\, we alw ays went left to a zone that'\;s often incredibly windy. I recently lea rned of an alternative to the windy zone popularly \;known as the Pupp y Trail\, but which on my map is labeled Dog Mountain Summit Trail\, and I aim to take this route to the summit. That 0.6 mile trail will be explora tory for your leader\, but I have good intelligence that the trail is in f ine shape. As with the other times I'\;ve hiked this loop\, we'\;ll hike 6.9 miles\, ascending 2\,750'\;. \;\n\nWe can leave a little l ater than in the spring because the parking lot is not expected to fill as rapidly in mid November. But these trails are always popular and we won&# 39\;t be hiking alone. No permits are necessary outside spring weekends\, but vehicles will need to display a \;NW Forest Pass or other federal pass. Our listed speed of 1.5 to 1.9 mph reflects my experience with group s on these steep trails. \; URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15857/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Suburban Walk: NB Trolley Trail DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261119T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261119T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15861 DESCRIPTION:This is a one-way walk\, mostly on the paved Trolley Trail\, f rom the pedestrian-bicycle bridge over the Clackamas River to the SE Park Ave MAX station. We will walk 7.0 miles and gain 175'\;. \n\nThe trip will start and end at the SE Park Ave MAX station\, which is the southern terminus of the Orange line but is also served by bus 33. Folks may park i n the garage or take transit there. We'\;re gathering just before 08:00  in advance of our 08:04 to 08:20 SB bus 33. Please bring your HOP card\ , a contactless credit card\, or $2.80 cash (exact change) to ride the bus . We will deboard at stop 3831\, McLoughlin &\; Clackamette Dr\, which is the first stop south of the Clackamas River. \n\nOur walk starts from there. We will walk alongside Dunes Dr\, Clackamette Dr\, and Main St to the trail along the Clackamas River\, which we will take to the ped-bike b ridge. Once across the bridge\, we will backtrack along the Clackamas Rive r before turning onto Gladstone'\;s Portland Ave\, which leads to the T rolley Trail\, which we will take back to the SE Park Ave MAX station.  URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15861/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black Friday Hamilton/Hardy Bridge Hike DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261127T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261127T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261020T081538Z UID:activity_instance:15887 DESCRIPTION:Annual tradition of hiking Hamilton/Hardy after a Thanksgiving feast. We'\;ll start at the \;Equestrian Trailhead at Beacon Rock State Park\, \;and hike up the Equestrian Trail to the East Hardy Trai l. We will connect up with the Bridge Trail which will lead us up to the U pper Hardy Trail.Past the \; outhouse we'\;ll connect to Don'\;s Cutoff and have lunch on top of Hamilton. We'\;ll take the Equestrian trail down to the trailhead. \;It is a 6.9 \;mile hike with 1300&n bsp\;Ft. elevation gain. There is no cell phone service at the trailhead\, but there is an outhouse if needed. A Discovery Pass is required and can be obtained at the kiosk near the bathrooms on Route 14. \; URL:https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/15887/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR