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Lacamas Park – CANCELLED
for April 2011
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Overview
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Lacamas
Park has a pleasant lake, interesting geology, a forested canyon with several
waterfalls, possible blooming of the rare Camas lily, often seen turtles,
and a network of kid friendly trails near a rushing creek. It's a
nice walk fairly close to Portland.
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Location
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near the town of Camas, WA
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Trailhead
amenities
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There's a decent playground, picnic tables and bathrooms
at the parking area..
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Hike
distance
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about 1.5 miles
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Stroller
friendly?
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No (unpaved trail with steps, baby joggers would be okay)
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Driving
distance/time from downtown Portland
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25 miles, about 35 minutes
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Red
tape/Fees
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none
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Getting
there
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Take I-5 or I-205 north across the Columbia River.
Turn right (first exit on the WA side) and drive east to Camas
(exit 12). Follow the exit road 1.4 miles to town, continue
straight on 6th Ave. for 6 blocks, turn left on Garfield Street, and
follow the "Hwy 500 West" signs 1.1 twisty miles to the Lacamas
Park parking area on your right. (Get ready to turn as soon as you
see a large lake on your left.) If the small parking lot is full,
proceed about 100 yards farther, and take a right to an overflow parking
lot.
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Depart
from trailhead
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11:00am sharp. Meet at the playground.
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Leader
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John Godino
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References
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100 Hikes in NW Oregon, by William L.
Sullivan
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Map
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Google
map - Lacamas Park
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Photo
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Taking a break above the first
waterfall
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