Rebel hike July 23 | Eagle Creek - Punch Bowl Falls - Tunnel Falls
Bryan Miller
SUNSET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
GREAT ADVENTURES
REBEL HIKES
Rebel hikes are not part of the church sponsored Great Adventures activities. They 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 to let him know if you are interested in any of these hikes 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 SIX – EAGLE CREEK - PUNCH BOWL FALLS - TUNNEL FALLS
COLUMBIA GORGE – OREGON SIDE
JULY 23, 2011
Meet on the west side of SPC parking lot at 7:30 am for car pooling. We will leave at 7:45 am. Trailhead directions – Interstate 84 to Eagle Creek exit 41. Follow the creek for half a mile to the road’s end trailhead. The early start is due to the popularity of this hike which can limit parking availability.
Difficulty – Difficult due to the distance but the elevation gain is minimal
Distance – 12 mile round trip
Elevation gain – 1200 feet
Seasons – Year round
Trailhead parking permit – Not Required
Group size – No limit