Ramona Falls, Mt Hood Wilderness - June 23
Bryan Miller
SUNSET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
GREAT ADVENTURES
REBEL HIKES
Rebel hikes provide an opportunity for hikers to improve their conditioning, learn about what to wear, and become better acquainted with those of similar inclinations. Plus, the views are spectacular.
The leader for this series of hikes will be Howard Hansen, a former Mazama climb leader with international experience in hiking and climbing. Contact him direct before the hike to sign up or if you have questions:
Howard Hansen
16915 S W Theodore Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
Cell 971-270-7566 (day of hike only)
Email – howard...@comcast.net
Prepare for each hike by bringing a daypack large enough to carry clothing layers (NOT COTTON) appropriate for Oregon weather (cold/rain/wind), hat or cap, lunch/snack for along the trail, at least one liter of water or your favorite sports drink, and wearing comfortable, broken-in lug sole trail boots. Optional equipment would be trekking poles, packable umbrella, pack cover, etc. Please don’t bring pets.
While we encourage carpooling, you are welcome to travel on your own if you prefer. It is customary to contribute toward the driver’s fuel expense.
HIKE FIVE – RAMONA FALLS
MT HOOD WILDERNESS
JUNE 23, 2012
Meet on the west side of SPC parking lot at 7:30 am for car pooling. We will leave at 7:45 am. If we are separated, take Hwy 26 east to the I-405 access to I-84 and take I-84 eastbound to exit 17, through the Troutdale frontage road, turn right as though going to the Columbia Gorge Premium Outlet Stores (absolutely do not stay there to shop), but stay on N W Graham/257th/N E Kane Dr which intersects with Hwy 26. Follow 26 to Sandy. As you enter Sandy, there is a Fred Meyers on the right. Enter the Fred Meyer parking lot where we will meet again. Restrooms are here. We will caravan again to the trailhead. Across from the Zigzag Inn turn left onto East Lolo Pass Road. After 4.2 miles turn right onto paved Road 1825, and in 0.7 mile turn right across the Sandy River bridge. Continue 1.8 miles on what is still Road 1825, and then fork left onto Road 100 for half a mile to a large parking area at road’s end.
Difficulty – Moderate
Distance – 7.1 mile loop
Elevation gain – 1000 feet
Seasons – late April through October
Trailhead parking permit – Required – Purchase ahead