Two short Columbia Gorge hikes to see the early flowers blooming at Catherine Cr
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Two short Columbia Gorge hikes to see the early flowers blooming at Catherine Cr
2 short Gorge hikes to see early spring wildflowers
365 Old Hwy 8, Lyle, WA 98635, USA
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HELEN OST
helen.madsen.ost@gmail.com
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Organized By: Loo-Wit Group
Location: 365 Old Hwy 8, Lyle, WA 98635, USA
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HELEN OST
helen.madsen.ost@gmail.com
503-367-5672
John Willis
willijo4@yahoo.com
310-795-9447
Two hike outing: (A) Easy 1.2 mile paved loop trail on river side of road with some of the Gorge’s most spectacular scenery with fields of purple grass widows, white saxifrage among the rocks, bush pink parsley peeking up before the leaves, and yellow parsley down in the low areas. (B) Two mile narrow rocky loop trail, 200 feet elevation gain. We hke down to a sturdy bridge across the creek, up to a rocky loop trail. We see first yellow stars on the hillside approaching the bridge. Early spring flowers already blooming – scattered groupings of small purple grass widows on the rocky hillsides with white saxifrage. Expect to see white and pink woodland stars, bush pink parsley and yellow parsley, too. For hillsides coloring the hillsides, come back for our hikes in March, April and May, too. I use a hiking pole. All the flowers on hikes to Catherine Creek.https://wildflowersearch.org/search?oldstate=gmc%3A45.716%2C-121.364%3Bgms%3A12%3Blocation%3ACatherine%20Creek%2C%20Columbia%20Gorge%20Seenic%20Area%3Belev%3A500%3Btitle%3ACatherine%20Creek%20Wildflowers%3BMeeting Location, time and date:10 a.m., Wednesday February 11.Park in designated parking along road.Meet near portable toilets at trailhead.Google Map – “Catherine Creek Day Use Area/Trailhead”Highway 14 past BingenTurn left on Old Hwy #8, 1.5 miles to parking area along the road on left.Weather Rain or Shine Hike. Current forecast: 93% sunny, 40 degrees, 05% chance of rain, and wind 3 miles/hr. What to BringComfortable hiking shoes or boots (parts may be muddy).Hiking pole for rocky hillside trail, recommended.Clothing to stay warm and dry.Water and optional snacks.Outing donation $2 Suggested Donation. This money is used to fund incidental expenses incurred by the Sierra Club to lead these outings. Please bring cash.MedicalFor a paved trail, you should feel comfortable walking 2 miles with frequent stops.
For the hillside walk, you should feel comfortable hiking on a narrow rocky trail for 2 miles. If you have a medical issue that could affect your participation in this outing, email the leader privately (helen.madsen.ost@gmail.com).
Bring: 2$ Cash donation, water, lunch and snacks. Comfortable hiking shoes or boots, ,parts may be muddy, hillside is rocky.
Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather
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