Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
The Mount Defiance hike is a steep hike with great views of the surrounding mountains on a clear day. You can make it a loop hike by going up the Starvation Ridge Trail and back down the Mount Definance Trail or you can go out and back on the same trail. More information can be found at http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Defiance-Starvation_Loop_Hike
Activity Notes
Conditioning hike. This hike is steep with a few rocky sections. Please bring lots of food and at least 3L of water. Poles are recommended. We will go at a moderate pace. If we have time/interest we can add on the .3 mile trip to Starvation Creek Falls.
We will pass Warren Lake, Lancaster Falls, Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, and Cabin Creek Falls.
We will carpool from Columbia Gorge Outlet (accessible by TriMet Bus 77) at 7:00A.M. and start hiking from Starvation Creek TH at 7:45A.M. Suggested carpool donation is $8 per passenger.
14 miles, 5200' gain, 4900' at summit
Please email me with any questions!
***Minorities tend to experience higher amounts of stress. There's also lots of evidence that spending time outside in nature and socially engaging outside of work can reduce stress levels. Therefore, I highly encourage and welcome race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, economic, religious, and all other minorities to join me on my hikes!
***This hike will take place on historically Chinook lands. If you would like to help this tribe be federally recognized, they have an active petition!
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 52 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 1 hours |
| Distance - Round Trip | 11 miles |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Interesting Features | Mountain Views, Old Growth Trees |
| Relevant Maps | CG7 |
| Awards Qualified | Awesome Ridges Award, Gorge High Points, Wild Ones |
| Useful Links | GPS Track Map |
