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Hike/WA/Monday/Whipple Creek

Activity
Summer 2025|#30161

Jul 21, 2025
50 yrs +, Mixed
50+ HikesFifty & Better
Activity locationWhipple Creek Park, Clark County.

Description

Ages 50+.
  • This hike is rated easy, 4 miles, with minimal ft. elevation gain.
  • Meet at the trail head by 9 a.m.
  • Look for your guides in orange vests.
  • Trail meet-up location: Whipple Creek Park, Clark County. More details to follow.
  • No parking or pass fees required.
  • Hike details: A deep-forest experience without the drive. Whipple Creek Park is a 300-acre green oasis in the midst of farmlands to the west of the Clark County Fairgrounds. This hike loops through colossal Douglas fir trees and waist-high sword ferns to provide a primordial experience where you are dwarfed by nature. There are remnants of a grist mill to explore.
10 Essentials:
  • Footwear (hiking or trail shoes with good traction-waterproof)
  • Illumination (headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries)
  • Hydration (at least 2L(660z) of water)
  • Nutrition (high protein snacks and lunch)
  • Clothing (rain gear & dry-fast layers, hat, gloves, extra socks)
  • Safety (whistle, emergency shelter, first aid kit, medications, driver's license, identification, insurance cards, cash/credit card)
  • Equipment (backpack, trekking poles, multitool, sitting pad)
  • Sun & Bug Protection (hat, sunglasses, bug and sun spray/lotion)
  • Personal Hygiene (toilet paper, plastic bag, garden trowel, hand sanitizer)
  • Personal Identification (please carry your emergency identification card with you on all hikes-update regularly)
Please note:
  • Make sure your contact information is current in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services registration system.
  • Do not begin hiking without the group. Wait at the trailhead
  • until the hiking guide has given instructions.
  • In case of bad weather or cancellations, call 360-487-7065 or 360-487-7025.
  • Trailhead Meet-Up Hikes are non-refundable.
  • For questions contact Jana at 360-487-7025 or jana.wilson@cityofvancouver.us

Activity meeting dates

Jul 21, 2025
Mon9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

More Information

SupervisorLOUISE ALLEN
Number of sessions1

Registration dates

ResidentsFrom Apr 16, 2025 7:00 AM
Non-residentsFrom Apr 17, 2025 7:00 AM
Hike Difficulty Rating
EASY: 3-6 miles with an elevation gain of up to 600 ft. MODERATE: 4-6 miles with an elevation gain of up to 1500 ft. DIFFICULT: 6-8 miles with an elevation gain of up to 2500 ft. EXPERT: 8+ miles with an elevation gain of 2500+ ft.
Waiting List registration is open. 6 persons are on waiting list.
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