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Herman Creek Mushroom Field Trip
| What | Hikes & Outings |
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| When |
Oct 28, 2009 from 08:30 am to 05:30 pm |
| Where | Carpools depart Portland |
| Contact Name | Rob Klavins |
| Contact Email | rk@oregonwild.org |
| Contact Phone | 503.283.6343 x203 |
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Visit old growth groves on Herman Creek in the Columbia River Gorge and hunt for your favorite mushrooms.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Leader: Wendell Wood
Location: Mount Hood National Forest
(*Please keep the following day, Thurs. Oct. 29 open in case of inclement weather)
A four mile round trip, with a 500 ft. elevation gain to primitive “Herman Camp” in the newly expanded Columbia Gorge Wilderness Area. The Herman Creek area is one of the major old growth forest locales contained in the roadless forests of the Columbia River Gorge. The great Columbia Fire of 1902 and subsequent smaller fires burned most of the ancient forest in the Columbia River Gorge, leaving only remnant stands of old trees throughout the gorge.
While the first part of this trail passes though mostly mature aged forests, old growth Douglas fir trees become the norm just before you reach a plateau (and primitive tenting site) called “Herman Camp” in approximately 2 miles from the frontage road along Interstate 84.
Click here to reserve your spot on the hike with a small fee.
Fee includes an evening instructional slideshow with Wendell Wood. Oregon Wild members ($6) and non-members ($9). All proceeds from hikes support Oregon Wild campaigns to protect wildlands across the state.
photo by Wendell Wood
