2017-OR: Waterfalls CR Gorge, Opal Creek Wilderness, Silver Falls SP (Level 2)
Details
This trip will continue of WA trip to Mt. Rainier and Olympic NPs (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/236156988/). We will continue visiting and hiking, Columbia River Gorge, Opal Creek Wilderness, Silver Falls State Park, Kentucky Falls, etc!
Tentative schedule July 28 to July 31, 2017 (Part 1)
Part 2: July 31 - Aug 4, 2017 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/240066943/): Mt Hood area, Bend, Crater Lake Area, etc.
Please RSVP to the waiting list, contact me via message, email or meet in person to discuss about the trip!
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ADVANCE DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION:
***Plan your own and only join us to hike, $100 (non-refundable consulting fee). Contact the host directly for more info.
- Advance Deposit due by Feb 28, 2017. (Add 10% to deposit amount if send by Mar 31, 2017)
***Camping: will be update by Feb, 2017
***3 nights lodging: $250 (non-refundable deposit)
***6 nights lodging: $500 (non-refundable deposit)
***9 nights lodging: $750 (non-refundable deposit)
- The following policies apply when making a cancellation:
***After putting down deposit, it is non-refundable
***1 week prior to the trip: 100% of the total estimate trip amount is subject to forfeiture
Estimate Cost: $299+ to $899+ double occupancy lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, but excluding airfare and meals. To be update by Feb, 2017 for Camping portion.
**3 nights: $299+/person
**4 nights: $449+/person
**5 nights: $529+/person
**6 nights: $599+/person
***9 nights: $899+/person
The land will include: transportation, lodging, not included airfare, optional activities and most meals.
The following EXCLUDING expenses:
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Airfare ~$200+ (not final until booking)
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Most Meals, some park entrance fees.
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Optional activities
Allow $100+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts
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Tentative Daily Schedule:
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Day 1-July 28: Portland & Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. Silver Falls State Park.
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Day 2-July 29 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/241702256/): Opal Creek Wilderness
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Day 3: July 30 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/242024866/): Kentucky Falls & Oregon Coast.
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July 31: July 30 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/231581484/): Silver Falls State Park (http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=151) - Ten Falls Loop Hike (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Trail_of_Ten_Falls_Loop_Hike)
Photos from 2016 Trip:
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Photos July 28 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/231582808/): afternoon Eagle Creek Punchbowls Falls (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Eagle_Creek_to_Punchbowl_Falls_Hike) and Portland area
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Photos July 29 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/231581276/): all day hiking Opal Creek Wilderness (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Opal_Pool-Cedar_Flats_Hike)
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Photos July 30 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/231581484/): Silver Falls State Park (http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=151) - Ten Falls Loop Hike (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Trail_of_Ten_Falls_Loop_Hike), Multnomah Falls (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=30026) & drive to Government Camp (http://mounthoodinfo.com/).
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Photos July 31 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/231581804/): all day hiking in Mt Hood area (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood/recarea/?recid=79439), Ramona Falls (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Ramona_Falls_Hike) and Paradise Park (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Paradise_Park_from_Ramona_Falls_Hike).
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Photos Aug 1 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/231582171/): half day in the morning in Mt Hood Adventure (http://www.mthoodadventure.com/summer/kayaking) for kayaking or more hiking Trillium Lake (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Trillium_Lake_Loop_Hike) for those leaves afternoon. Those stay back have a full day and drive back out to downtown Portland (http://www.travelportland.com/article/downtown-activities/). (University Place Hotel & Conference)
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Photos Aug 2 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/231582553/): will be open for more hiking Tunnel Falls (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Eagle_Creek_to_Tunnel_Falls_Hike)/Wahclella Falls (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Wahclella_Falls_Hike) or activities in Columbia River Gorge (http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Columbia_River_Gorge_Hikes) or in Portland.
Activities:
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Hiking and Sightseeing. We will walk almost every day from 1 to 10 miles depends on the groups, hiking levels and location.
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Boating and Canoeing (If weather permits)
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Horseback riding and other activities are also available depending on our groups and time permits.
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> 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***
