Stride with Pride Hike: Falls Creek Falls

It's waterfall hiking season! Join us for a moderate to difficult loop hike of approximately 6 miles, with 1,300' of elevation gain, to see the upper and lower Falls Creek Falls. We'll go at a leisurely pace, stopping to admire mushrooms along the way. 🍄

Plan to meet at the trailhead at 10:30am and begin hiking by 10:45am.

We will be hiking rain or shine so please pack for the weather accordingly. The event will only be cancelled if the weather is severe or road/trail conditions seem unsafe. As a reminder, pets and other animals should be left at home unless they are a service animals.

Trail Information: Falls Creek Falls on AllTrails

Gear Needed: Day pack with 10 essentials, hiking shoes with good traction, snacks, 3L of water, warm layers, rain jacket. Trekking poles, rain pants, and a waterproof pack cover are optional, but may be good to have.

Travel Information: The road to the trailhead is rough with lots of potholes. A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required to park at the trailhead. You will receive an email with a link to carpool before the event.

Mandatory Waiver Needed to Attend: Click here to sign waiver

Donation Ticketing: Donations encouraged to attend, but absolutely not required if a barrier. If this is a barrier to entry, please let us know at queer.mountaineers@icloud.com.

Registration closes 10/20/2025. You will receive a reminder email with the waiver, a carpool signup, and any updates the day before the event.