2022-May: OR-Portland-Columbia River Gorge and Waterfalls/Level 2

Day 4 of HikingOC 2022 Special Trip Springtime hiking WATERFALLS NorCal and Oregon, as well as Lassen Volcanic and Crater Lake National Parks! https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/284349640/

General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2 and up: pace, elevation and distance. CLICK RATING TABLE to read more about hiking skill levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Today will be a day hiking Columbia River Gorge and Waterfalls.
For hiking: total in the day about 5-10 miles or not enough time, then very short hikes. Below info for Silver Falls State Park 10 Falls trail
Duration: 6-7 hours.
Length: 5-10 miles round-trip
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation: 1000+ft gain

More info:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=30026
https://www.travelawaits.com/2695580/columbia-river-gorge-oregon-best-waterfalls/

GOOD TO KNOW Wear good traction hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and Ten Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

Check here for weather forecast
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/or/portland

REMINDER : By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings

> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
> Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike