Cascade Locks OR – For the eighth year in a row, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is partnering with America’s State Parks to offer free guided First Day Hikes in state parks across Oregon on New Year’s Day. Information about the special hike hosted at Starvation Creek State Park is below.
Hikers can register for the hike at the Oregon State Parks Store, http://bit.ly/ParkStoreEvents. Registration—although not required—will help park staff plan for the hike and give park staff contact information should the hike be canceled because of weather or conditions.
Hike time: 10 a.m.
Starting location: Starvation Creek Falls Trailhead
Terrain and length of trail: Easy one-mile hike on the Starvation Creek Falls Trail
Contact information: (503) 695-2261 ext. 221
Additional details: See the amazing waterfalls of the Central Columbia River Gorge and learn about their significance. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash. Children must be at least twelve years old, if unaccompanied by an adult.
Participants should dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water as well as a camera or binoculars for wildlife viewing.
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