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Backcountry hike through a mossy, old-growth forest
Short hike near Corvallis.
There has been a landslide on the Horsetail/Oneonta Gorge loop trail so I have canceled that hike. Instead we are going to Stahlman Point above Detroit, OR. There were 5 trees down across the trail several weeks ago, but they are passable. Hopefully someone has cleared them out by now, but be prepared to detour around and/or over some trees.
An 9.4 mile hike connecting several trails in the Howard Creek area of Silver Falls State Park.
We‘ll be climbing the standard South side route from Timberline Lodge
Hoping for good weather so we can take our time on short scenic hike though a forest area which should yield a generous display of Trillium and Calypso Orchids with slight hope for some early wildflowers in the open areas. Great views from the ridge. There are some steep sections and some potentially slippery spots so good traction footwear and trekking poles are recommended. Please come prepared for Oregon spring weather.
A full day of adventure. A long (12.5-13 mile) hike in the backcountry of Silver Falls State Park. We will do the entire length of the Perimeter Trail, come back down on the Buck Mountain Trail and reconnect to the bottom of the Perimeter Trail via the Roemer‘s Meadow Trail. A bit under 2000 feet elevation gain. This will be a 7 hour hike with lunch break and snack breaks. Bring plenty of water. Much of the hike is in forest shade. $5 daily parking fee or OR Park pass. Please contact leader by text if interested in joining.
Roth’s West Salem
Founders Room
The Chemeketans annual banquet. Socialize with your club members and enjoy good food. Author Craig Romano will be giving the after dinner presentation.
This Mother’s Day Eve climb is part of a weekend celebrating Mothers on Mount St. Helens. In the past, over 1,000 climbers ascended the mountain wearing dresses to honor their Mothers. Currently, because of the dark forces against anyone having fun or perhaps even against Mothers, the Forest Service now limits the number of permits to a measly 350. Despite the buzz killers, join 349 of your new best friends on Mount St Helens on Saturday Mother’s Day Eve and then spend Sunday with or honoring your Mother.
Join me on an urban hike through some of West Salem‘s neighborhoods. Our wandering will include Audubon Park, small neighborhood trails, sidewalks and secret paths. Well they aren‘t secret but not on main thoroughfares. Hiking includes some hill work. Meet behind Safeway on Edgewater NW at 9:00. Opportunity to gather afterwords for coffee or tea.
Hiking Length 4 miles
Elevation Gain 410 ft.
A 6.4 mile lollypop loop through a forested hillside.
Date: May 15th-17th depending on weather. Climbing on a weekday is well worth the vacation day to avoid the crowds.
Event is full, taking alternates. Still need an assistant.
Broadway Commons, Mongolia Room #305
A presentation by Kim Dianich from her latest hike on Mt. Hood‘s Timberline trail.
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon 97760
Beginning rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park.
A favorite hike near Detroit.
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon 97760
Beginning rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park.
A beautiful, forest hike along the Salmon River, near Zigzag.
Plan is to hike the McKenzie River Trail from Sahalie Falls to the Blue Pool. Details for this hike are pending trail conditions and openings of the trail heads.
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Council. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to propose an agenda item for the
meeting or have any other questions or concerns
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Meeting ID: 809 695 5170; Passcode: 714509
Broadway Commons, Mexico Room (#304)
Want to know more about what the Chemeketans have to offer? Here’s your chance to find out! There‘s no obligation for new members to attend, but we would welcome the opportunity to meet you. Longer-term members and those who have not yet joined are welcome also.
At this event, you can hear from the “experts” who will speak about various Chemeketans activities: the Outing, hiking, the Climbing arm, and other aspects of the club. You‘ll have an opportunity to ask any questions, too.
Out and back hike to the highest point in the Coast Range
In Menagerie Wilderness east of Sweet Home; steady uphill trail to former lookout site; well-maintained trail, many flowers, good views…more
A less traveled trail in the Old Cascades.
Loop 36 Trail at Peavy arboretum with the addition of Dave‘s Trail as a loop off of 36.
Hoping for a view from the summit!
We will explore the trails up to and around Bald Hill. Bring snack, hiking poles especially useful if muddy.We will start at the parking lot at 6455 Oak Creek dr in Corvallis.We will carpool from salem or
you can meet us at the trailhead. Porta potty near trailhead.
Participants should comfortable performing a top rope belay. (Erin’s Intro to Smith Rock Climbing trip is a great way to get a refresher)
In this class we will be at Smith Rock state park. Saturday morning we will head out bright and early to start setting anchors at the top of student wall. We will be in small supervised groups where we will be building the anchors we learned in the classroom session. After lunch we will then rappel down on the anchors we set and spend the rest of the afternoon climbing student Wall on the gear you placed. On Sunday we will break into small groups, usually two students and two teachers. We will go to some easy climbs and do some mock-leading.
Participants should comfortable performing a top rope belay. (Erin’s Intro to Smith Rock Climbing trip is a great way to get a refresher)
In this class we will be at Smith Rock state park. Saturday morning we will head out bright and early to start setting anchors at the top of student wall. We will be in small supervised groups where we will be building the anchors we learned in the classroom session. After lunch we will then rappel down on the anchors we set and spend the rest of the afternoon climbing student Wall on the gear you placed. On Sunday we will break into small groups, usually two students and two teachers. We will go to some easy climbs and do some mock-leading.
Snow camping and snow climbing "experience" on South Sister before the central cascade permits are required.
Snow camping and snow climbing "experience" on South Sister before the central cascade permits are required.
Come hike the highest peak in the Coast Range!
This trail is approximately 8.3 miles and wanders through forest, up and down hills, and around ponds and marshes.
A backdoor trail to Marion Mountain from Camp Pioneer.
An 9.4 mile hike connecting several trails in the Howard Creek area of Silver Falls State Park.
Nice walk through forest and wetlands.
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Council. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to propose an agenda item for the
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please email council@chemeketans.org.
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The trail has a one-mile easy descent to Maude Creek, then ascends steadily through forest and meadows, filled with wildflowers. Great views along the trail and from the summit of the old crater. Vaccinated and boosted hikers only, please.
Really enjoyable hike that encompasses 3 different trails.
A beautiful ridge with views and flowers.
This loop hike takes us through forest, rocky ridges and open meadows below Cone Peak, with pauses to view lots of wildflowers. From there it is on to the Iron Mountain lookout and back to the parking lot. Vaccinated and boosted hikers only, please.
Longer and quieter than the standard Bachelor Mountain route, this ridge offers amazing wildflowers, old-growth forest, and rock gardens, then climbs to summit, with magnificent views of Cascades peaks. Vaccinated and boosted hikers only, please.
Reopened favorite after the fires.
This backpack will follow the Pacific Crest trail from Rainy Pass to Harts Pass and back.
This backpack will follow the Pacific Crest trail from Rainy Pass to Harts Pass and back.
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This backpack will follow the Pacific Crest trail from Rainy Pass to Harts Pass and back.
This backpack will follow the Pacific Crest trail from Rainy Pass to Harts Pass and back.
Summit Table Rock in the Wilderness.
This backpack will follow the Pacific Crest trail from Rainy Pass to Harts Pass and back.
Come climb Diamond Peak from Rockpile Trail. This is a nontechnical scramble. The summit is spectacular and offers views of the rest of Diamond Peak‘s arms and huge views of the entire Oregon Cascades.
This backpack will follow the Pacific Crest trail from Rainy Pass to Harts Pass and back.
This backpack will follow the Pacific Crest trail from Rainy Pass to Harts Pass and back.
This backpack follows a lollipop shaped route that begins on the Obsidian trail, then goes to Glacier Way trail and a part of the Pacific Crest trail.
This backpack follows a lollipop shaped route that begins on the Obsidian trail, then goes to Glacier Way trail and a part of the Pacific Crest trail.
This excellent hike, with many wildflowers, passes three mountain lakes. We then go off-trail to climb Red Butte. Great views of Jefferson, Jack, Three Sisters. A likely stop to swim on the walk back. Please sign up by 7/25 so leader can get permit.
The trail goes fairly steeply through forest and open meadows, with a rocky scramble to the summit. Lots of wildflowers and fine views. Always the possibility of some downed trees in the lower section. Vaccinated and boosted hikers only, please.
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Nez Perce Homeland near Wallowa, OR
2024 Outing in the Wallowas
Easy first section past Lake Ann to Marion Lake, with short side trip to see Marion Falls, then steady steep grade through old burn to the peak, with beautiful views of Mt. Jefferson and Three-Fingered Jack. Likely stop for swimming on return leg. Please register at least 3 days ahead so leader can get permits.
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Council. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to propose an agenda item for the
meeting or have any other questions or concerns
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Hike depends on permit availability, so please sign up by 7/30. Gentle trail to Pamelia Lake, then steady switchbacks to a gorgeous summit view of Mt Jefferson. Vaccinated and boosted hikers only, please.
This backpacking trip will take us into the heart of the Indian Heaven wilderness in southwestern Washington.
This backpacking trip will take us into the heart of the Indian Heaven wilderness in southwestern Washington.
This backpacking trip will take us into the heart of the Indian Heaven wilderness in southwestern Washington.
This backpacking trip will take us into the heart of the Indian Heaven wilderness in southwestern Washington.
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Council. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to propose an agenda item for the
meeting or have any other questions or concerns
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We will hike around Clear Lake, through forest and over lava flows. The trail crosses a bridge over the headwaters of the McKenzie River. The blue and turquoise colors of the lake are stunning. The red vine maple and other fall colors add to the beauty of this lake. After having lunch lakeside, we will complete the loop, then drive a short distance to Sahalie Falls and do the short hike down to the falls. Covid vaccinations are required. Bring a face mask for carpooling if the driver requests that.
Note: Clear Lake is at the edge of a closed area due to the Lookout fire. If it is still smokey in that area, or Clear Lake is not accessible, we will do a substitute hike.
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Council. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to propose an agenda item for the
meeting or have any other questions or concerns
please email council@chemeketans.org.
To join the Executive Council Zoom Meeting, go to:
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Meeting ID: 809 695 5170; Passcode: 714509
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Council. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to propose an agenda item for the
meeting or have any other questions or concerns
please email council@chemeketans.org.
To join the Executive Council Zoom Meeting, go to:
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Meeting ID: 809 695 5170; Passcode: 714509
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Council. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to propose an agenda item for the
meeting or have any other questions or concerns
please email council@chemeketans.org.
To join the Executive Council Zoom Meeting, go to:
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Meeting ID: 809 695 5170; Passcode: 714509