2024-July: OR Summer: Mountains and Waterfalls/4D/3N/Levels 2 to 3

HikingOC Repeating Trip Summertime in Oregon. We will visit and hike mountains, waterfalls at National Forests and State Parks in Portland and Salem areas.

Schedule: July 13 to 16, 2024

RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

TRIP COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION

> > > Plan lodging and transportation your own, just join us hiking, $200 coordinating fee (non-refundable deposit). Contact the host directly to get info
> > > Estimate trip cost: $580+ for 4 days/3 nights including lodging double occupancy, transportation, entrance fees to National Parks, coordinating fee, but not including airfares, food, tours, permits (may adjust from 5-10%+- trip cost after the trip after having the final cost on gas expenses)
Single occupancy will be $180 more

> > > Advance deposit is $500 (non-refundable) and due by May 25, 2024. Payment after due date 10% more on deposit amount or depends on available spaces.
> > > CANCELLATION OF SERVICES: If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
> > > ***Cancellation 2 weeks or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit.

The following EXCLUDING expenses:

1. Airfares: $200+ RT (LAX/SNA to PDX)
2. Most meals
3. Optional activities
   Allow $200+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts

Tentative Hiking Itinerary: more update on details soon

Day 1: Saturday July 13 Travel and Portland: Witch’s Castle, International Rose Test, etc. https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/301971329/

Day 2: Sunday July 14 Salem, OR (capital) and Silver Falls State Park.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/301968601/

Day 3: Monday 15 Mt Hood Scenic Loop, waterfalls and mountains https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/301971446/

Day 4: Tuesday July 16:
Portland and short hikes along Columbia River Gorge: Multnomah Falls, Latoutel Falls, etc. https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/301971409/
Flying back home (from Portland, OR PDX to SNA or LAX.)
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/285304104/

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 2 to 3: Moderate for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

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
***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, coyotes, 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***
**>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY**