☠️Tortoise🐢Warrior Hike! - 11mi @ Mount Defiance👹

☠️Tortoise🐢Warrior Hike! - 11mi @ Mount Defiance👹

WHEN: Wednesday July 9th, 2025
TIME: 8:30am - 8:30pm
WHERE: 9738 SE Washington St. (Parking lot between McMenamins & Sushi Sapporo)
DISTANCE: +/- 10.9mi* (17.54km)
ELEVATION: +/- 4,862ft* (1,482mm)
PACE: +/- 2.0mph+* Moving Average
DIFFICULTY: Moderate (challenging pace/distance/elevation)
DURATION: +/- 12rs*


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⛰️ Join us for today’s hike at another epic location, this IS MOUNT DEFIANCE!👺
Yet another heart pounding climb! This wonderfully named geological formation will test your grit!

☠️ Mount Defiance is pretty notorious in the local hiking community and is know for being the hardest day hike in the Columbia River Gorge.
Only is the first mile easy, at 350’ elevation gain, the rest will feel downright miserable! 🤣
I can’t wait to experience it with you all. The hard part of the hike will most certainly be getting to the top, but expect the most difficult section to be the return trip down.

Come prepared. If you think you might need it, bring it. It's possible that we may be coming down, at least part way, in the dark so bring a flashlight or headlamp.

💪🏽I will likely be the pace setter for this event, but I reserve the right to change that to whomever I see will serve the group best.

😪Pace & Difficulty: This is for people who are ready for a challenge.
We’ll aim for a slow and steady pace around 2 mph. Though this can change at any moment for any reason I see fit. This will not be a race to the top. If you wish to do that, do not sign up for this event.
I promise it won’t be easy, but at least you’ll have somewhat decent company! 💀
All cancellations within 24 hours of the hike will be marked as a no-show. I reserve the right to move people with a history of no-shows to the waiting list.

This event has: Challenging Terrain/Challenging Distance.


💪🏽 This is NOT a beginner friendly hike, we will be keeping a decent pace of an average of 2mph or greater, depending on the groups’ strength and conditions. If this doesn’t seem difficult consider bringing a weighted vest, or a sufficiently heavy pack that will make this pace challenging.

🚗🚙 I will be organizing a carpool for this event. If you wish to carpool, please meet us at 9738 SE Washington St. I will be somewhere between the McMenamins and Sushi Sapporo. I will be assigning drivers/riders at 8:30am. IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE, be prepared to drive yourself to the Trailhead. We DO NOT have cell service at Trailhead. Make sure you know where you are going BEFORE arriving. You’ll have to save your map/directions offline if possible.
Riders, pay drivers $10 for gas. The drive is just under 1hrs and 48mi one way.

🅿️ Carpool (Portland): Large parking lot, no fees with this location. Plenty of room for all. I will be hanging out in or near my Blue Ford Escape.
Trailhead (Starvation Creek): We will be meeting at the Starvation Creek Parking .

Carpool Coordinates (Portland): 45.51777° N, 122.56344° W 📍
Trailhead Coordinates (Starvation Creek Parking): 45.68843° N, 121.69117° W 📍

Be Prepared….
• A positive attitude, sense of wonder and wish to be a part of a greater community of truly amazing people❤️
• Weather appropriate clothing/Adjustable layers 🧤
• Food, WATER, Snacks and anything you’ll need/want to be comfortable🥪💧
• Our events are cannabis friendly; enjoy responsibly🦉
• Valuables - Better safe than sorry, leave them at home or secure them out of sight in vehicles💍👜📦
• Remember, ALL metrics are estimates only and may be subject to change without notice⚖️
Safety Comes First! 🚑
If you're feeling under the weather or potentially injured, please skip this. We prioritize the health and safety of our group! Come back when you’re tip top!
The Golden Rule 📯
No one gets left behind. Hike as a cohesive unit from start to finish

A Community Effort🤝
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