Columbia River Gorge

Hood River, OR

Join local FD community member Janelle (“Baby Guac”) for a Portland area hike in the Columbia River Gorge at the beginning of wildflower season. The trail is a moderate 5-mile loop off the Catherine Creek Trailhead on the Washington side of the Gorge. You can learn more about the trail HERE.

Saturday, March 29 | 10:00 am

Important Details

• Location: Catherine Creek Trailhead on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, about 8 miles east of Hood River
• Activity: We will be doing the Tracy Hill Loop. It is a moderate 5-mile loop and should take us about 4 hours. You can check out the trail on AllTrails HERE.
• What to bring: Make sure to bring sun protection, a water bottle and snacks, and wear comfortable hiking shoes.
• Post-Hike Fun (Optional): Everyone is also welcome for a post-hike hang at the pFriem brewery in Hood River, about 10 minutes from the trailhead.

Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve been to a bunch of FD meetups, it’ll be a fun day hanging out with local FD community members.

Feel free to invite along friends/family (18+), as anyone is welcome to attend Community Adventures!

To RSVP for the Portland hike, please click the button at the top of the page!

All attendees are hereby notified of the Community Adventure disclaimer. Community Adventures are a simple way to gather your First Descents family and out live it together, but that’s not all First Descents offers. In addition to awesome meetups, we provide life-changing, healing adventures for young adults dealing with cancer, MS and other serious health issues. To learn more about our mission and our lifestyle programming — including mindfulness and nutrition, please visit our website.