Description:
Advanced Hike for Health: The Pacific NW is a hiker's dream. Travel in a PP&R van to one of hundreds of spectacular hiking trails within a 100 mile radius of Portland. Experience old-growth forests, cascading streams, dramatic waterfalls, diverse wildflowers, inspiring mountain vistas & secluded ocean beaches. Advanced Hike for Health average 4 to 6 hours on the trail, often with significant elevation gain.
Thursday, Hike #10: Bald Mtn (Zigzag) Moderate, 7.5 mile loop, 1200 feet elevation gain. Limit 12. Hike the PCT from Lolo Pass to Bald Mtn just west of Mt Hood. Spectacular views of Hood; spring wildflowers.
Additional Pick-up at Eastside location offered. See receipt notes for details.
Meeting location: Glenhaven Park parking lot (next to Madison High School) on the corner of NE 82nd Ave. & NE Siskiyou St. From 82nd, turn West on Siskiyou. Park on the East side of the lot facing 82nd Ave. Return times are approximate & will vary depending on hiking & driving conditions.
(Advanced Hike for Health) Hikers new to the program are required to attend the free Walking and Hiking Orientation class and must attend both a Hike for Health Qualifier (or Metro Mover hike indicated as "Hike for Health Qualifier") AND an Advanced Hike for Health hike to receive a skill level assessments before moving on to Advanced Hike for Health hikes. Hikers wishing to qualify must notify hike leader before the hike. Hiking boots required. To receive a credit or refund upon withdrawal, call 503-823-4328 at least one week before the hike date.
