carfree hiking trips in the gorge in October
Eleanor Blue
Just passing along this annual message of transit, hiking, bliss, and
how to get involved. Feedback from past years is that these are really
fun.
Elly
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Maegan Jossy <Mae...@gorgefriends.org>
Date: Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Subject: Upcoming Friends' Transit to Trailhead Hikes
To:
Cc: Scott Parker <jscott...@comcast.net>
Hello,
I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Transit to Trailhead hikes
with Friends of the Columbia Gorge during the fall season. Please join
us! It is an absolutely beautiful time to view the fall foliage atop
Cape Horn and Beacon Rock. You can register online by clicking the
link below.
Friday, October 1: Transit to Trailhead: Cape Horn Loop, WA
Moderate: 6.8 mi., 1630 elev. gain
Catch public transit from Portland with hike leader Scott Parker and
ride clear to the Cape Horn trailhead without cars. Fall foliage
enhances spectacular views from Cape Horn.
http://gorgefriends.org/display.php?modin=52&uid=5009
Friday, October 15: Transit to Trailhead: Beacon Rock, WA
Easy: 1.8 mi., 680-ft elev. gain
Take public transit from Portland with leader Scott Parker, all the
way to iconic Beacon Rock, then walk clear to the top of this geologic
wonder.
http://gorgefriends.org/display.php?modin=52&uid=5019
Maegan Jossy
Outdoor Programs Coordinator
Friends of the Columbia Gorge
503.241.3762 ext.103 (desk) / 503.887.0822 (cell)
522 SW 5th Ave., Suite 720, Portland, OR 97204
Step Up For the Gorge Campaign going on now. Join in:
http://www.gorgefriends.org/section.php?id=72