Tooth Rock to Wauna Point hike

This is admittedly short notice for a weekday hike, but the panoramic views from Wauna Point should be worth the easy 10 miles to reach them! I work swing shift, so please note the later 9 a.m. meet time.

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate (stream crossings; some steep sections)

Hiking distance: Almost 10 miles

Elevation gain: 3380 feet

Total hiking time: 4-5 hours (depending on group pace and photo breaks)

Total driving distance: 45 minute carpool each way, 78 miles RT; $8 to drivers please, unless drivers determine otherwise

Dogs: Yes

From the Tooth Rock trailhead, we'll cross a series of trails and roads that will take us to the Tanner Butte trailhead. We'll need to locate the Wauna Creek Trail, and finally take the increasingly difficult path to a climactic viewpoint of the Columbia River Gorge. We'll return to the trailhead back the way we came. Plan on 6 hours total for this brief outing, including drive time.

Here is a description of our Friday hike: http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Wauna_Point_Hike

My usual hiking style is fairly brisk (2.5-3 mph or faster when not running), but this particular hike is a casual one. A good pace would be great, though I don’t want anyone to feel rushed. We will enjoy short breaks as needed for snacks, photos, and viewpoints.

Bring: Gas money, 2+ liters of water, food/snacks, warm layers of non-cotton clothing including rain gear (you just never know), a camera, and shoes with good traction. Poles could be useful.

It is also recommended that hikers always carry the Ten Essentials:

1. Navigation (map, compass, and an awareness of our route)

2. Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)

3. Insulation (extra clothing)

4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight and extra batteries)

5. First-aid supplies

6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)

7. Knife/tools

8. Nutrition (extra food)

9. Hydration (extra water)

10. Emergency whistle and general preparedness in the event that you become separated from our group and/or have to spend the night in the wild.

PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK; Northwest Wilderness Group organizers are volunteers. We come prepared to lead you on a trail or off trail hike but assume no liability for your safety getting to or from the trail-head or on the hike. In case of accident, illness, or other incapacity, hikers must pay for their own medical and/or evacuation expenses, whether or not the hiker has specifically authorized them.