Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 9:00am hike/ 11:30am brunch
Location: Wahclella Falls Trail, Cascade Locks, OR 

We will meet at 9am at the Wahclella Falls Trail, Cascade Locks, OR (~2 mile hike) and then go to Broder Ost 102 Oak St #100, Hood River, OR 97031 (Located in Hood River Hotel) for Brunch around 11:30am.

Wahclella Falls Trail, Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, is a 1.9-mile out-and-back trail near Cascade Locks, Oregon. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 52 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.  The Wahclella Falls Trailhead is easily accessible off Route 84/Columbia River Gorge Highway. The trail travels uphill following Tanner Creek upstream to the base of Wahclella Falls, which is one of the most popular waterfalls in the gorge.

For more information on the trail, please visit:  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/wahclella-falls-trail
• General fee: A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required to park at this trailhead. For more information, please visit https://www.discovernw.org/recreation-passes.html

Broder Ost in the Hood River Hotel is a buzzy spot for Scandinavian breakfast & lunch staples in stylish surroundings.  The Hood River Hotel was established in 1912. This European-style hotel is a 14-minute walk from the Hood River Waterfront Park and 3 miles from the Gorge Heritage Museum.

For any questions, please contact Kim Byelick and register by Tuesday, 9/24.