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Next Adventure takes you from town to trailhead and along some of the most spectacular trails this country has to offer. Day hikes focus on the natural flora, fauna and geologly of the area, following wildflower blooms, salmon runs and visiting waterfalls and scenic cliff-top views.

Experience the trail with local guides that you know and trust from the store. Get out on day hikes and overnight backpacking trips through some of the most remote areas of Mt. Hood and Northwest Oregon. Anyone can drive to roadside viewpoints - but only Next Adventure can take you to the heart of it all through Mt. Hood's secret backdoor - the Clackamas River basin.

From the magical splendor of the mossy rainforest to the semi-arid desert of the east side, our guides know Mt. Hood and its myriad trails.

If you have any questions about our scheduled tours, would like to be placed on a waitlist for a trip that has been filled, or would like to inquire about a custom group trip, contact outdoorschool@nextadventure.net.

Backpacking with Next Adventure Outdoor School

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2013 DAYHIKES

Mar 21        First Day of Spring Gorge Hike   Angel's Rest

Apr 13        Cascade Mountain Hike             Tumala Mountain

Apr 21        Earth Day Gorge Hike               Angel's Rest

May 11       East-Side Wildflower Hike          Tom McCall Preserve

May 19       Waterfall Hike                           Pup Creek Falls

Jun 15        West Side Wildflower Hike       Riverside Trail

Jul  13        Columbia Gorge Hike                Angel's Rest

Aug 10       Waterfall Hike                           Pup Creek Falls

Sep 1         Fall Mountain Hike                    Red Lake Trail

Sep 21       Mountain Lake Hike                  Cripple Creek Trail

Oct 12        Fall Mushroom Hike                  Fanton Trail              

Oct 20        Fall Mushroom & Salmon Hike    Clackamas River 

2013 BACKPACK CAMPING TRIPS

Jun  1-2         2-day Backpack Intro             Tumala Mountain   

Jul   20-21       2-day Backpack Intro             Hawk Mountain            

Jul   30-8/1      3-day Backpack Trip              Rho Ridge Trail        

Aug  5-8          4-day Backpack Trip              Pacific Crest Trail   

Aug  22-24      3-day Backpack Trip              Olallie Lakes

Sep 9-13         5-day Backpack Trip              Pacific Crest Trail   

Clear Lake Fire Lookout, Mt. Hood National Forest

2013-14 SNOWSHOE & XC SKI DAY TOURS

November 22                   January 18

December 7                     February 2

December 15                   February 8

January 1                       March 9

2014 WINTER CAMPING TRIPS

February 15-16th

 

*Questions? Check out the Outdoor School FAQ page.

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2-Day Backpack Intro - Round Lake

CODE: osroundlake

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$200.00
Backpacking has never been so fun and easy!  Hike through old growth Oregon forests and ramble along sub-alpine ridges in the scenic Mount Hood... More
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2-Day Backpack Intro -Tumala Meadows

CODE: os_bp_tumala

$200.00
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Backpacking has never been so fun and easy!  Hike through old growth Oregon forests and ramble along sub-alpine ridges in the scenic Mount Hood... More
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2-Day Intro to Backpacking - Hawk Mountain

CODE: os_bp_hawkmtn

$200.00
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2-Day Intro to Backpacking Trip July 20-21, 2013 2 days hiking, 1 night camping 6 miles round-trip, 1000 feet elevation gain Mt. Hood National Forest Meet... More
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3-Day Backpack - Olallie Lakes

CODE: os_bp_olallie

$300.00
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Olallie Lakes Backpack Tour August 22-24, 2013 3 days hiking, 2 nights camping 15 miles: Intermediate Olallie Lake National Scenic Area, Mt. Hood National... More
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3-Day Backpack - Rho Ridge Backpack

CODE: os_bp_rhoridge

$300.00
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Rho Ridge Backpack July 30 - August 1, 2013 3 days hiking, 2 nights camping 16 miles, 1400' elevation gain [peak elevation 5300'] Rhododendron Ridge, Mount... More
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Angel's Rest Hike

CODE: os_hike_angelsrest

$50.00
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Earth Day Gorge Hike Celebrate Earth Day with a hike!  The moderately-graded Angel's Rest trail winds through Doug-fir forests and... More
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Angel's Rest Summer Hike

CODE: os_hike_angelsrest_summer

$50.00
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Angels Rest Columbia River Gorge Hike The moderately-graded Angel's Rest trail winds through a shady Douglas-fir forests, passing a cool... More
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Cascade Mountain Hike -Tumala Mountain

CODE: os_hike_tumalamtn

$50.00
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Destination:  Tumala Mountain (Fanton Trail) Trip Highlights:  Panoramic mountain views, forest & wildflowers Date: June 16, 2012 Take your... More
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Cripple Creek Hike

CODE: cripplecreek

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$50.00
Mt. Hood Splendor Hike the recently re-opened Cripple Creek Trail that skirts along the edge of newly designated Wilderness, through doug-fir forest, up... More
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East Side Spring Wildflower Hike

CODE: os_hike_eastside_wildflowerhike

$50.00
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Dry-Side Spring Wildflowers Things bloom early on the dry side of the Cascade Mountains, and by April, some of the most colorful displays can be found in... More
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Fall Mushroom Hike

CODE: osfallmushroom

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$50.00
Fall Mushroom Hike   Fanton Trail, Mt. Hood National Forest October 13, 2012 Dayhike 4.6 miles round-trip Clackamas River, Mt. Hood... More
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Fall Mushrooms & Salmon Hike
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$50.00
Clackamas River Trail - Mushrooms and Salmon October 21, 2012 Dayhike 5.2 miles round-trip Clackamas River, Mt. Hood National Forest Meet at the... More
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Fall Salmon Hike
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$50.00
Riverside River Trail - Mushrooms and Salmon September 22, 2012 Dayhike Clackamas River, Mt. Hood National Forest Meet at the shop 9/22... More
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First Day of Spring Hike

CODE: springhike

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$50.00
First Day of Spring Hike Celebrate the first day of Spring with a hike!  The moderately-graded Angel's Rest trail winds through Doug-fir... More
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Mountain Wildflower Hike -Fanton Trail, Mount Hood NF

CODE: tumalamtn

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$50.00
Destination:   Fanton Trail, Mount Hood NF   Trip Highlights:   Wildflowers, mushrooms, forest, Cascade views   Date: Sept 1, 2012... More
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Outdoor School Winter Camping Trip

CODE: oswintercamp

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$200.00
Explore the pleasures of snow camping in the Cascade Mountains with Next Adventure Outdoor School! Learn how to stay cozy, warm and dry when the weather... More
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Pacific Crest Trail - Intro to Thru-Hiking

CODE: os_bp_pct4

$400.00
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The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail stretches from Mexico to Canada, winding through the high mountains of California, Oregon and Washington. ... More
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Pup Creek Falls Hike - Mushrooms and Salmon

CODE: ospupcreek

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$50.00
Pup Creek Falls Hike - Mushrooms and Salmon October 16, 2011 Dayhike 7.6 miles round-trip Clackamas River Trail, Mt. Hood National Forest Meet at the... More
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Snowshoe Day Tour

CODE: ossnowshoetour

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$50.00
Destination:  Mt. Hood National Forest Meet:  Next Adventure at 9:00am; return to shop 5:00pm Cost:  $50 per person  - Free Snowshoe... More
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Waterfall Hike - Pup Creek Falls

CODE: os_hike_pupcreekspring

$50.00
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Spectacular Pup Creek Falls will be the destination on this hike from the Fish Creek Trailhead.   The mighty Clackamas River and the boaters on it... More
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West Side Spring Wildflower Hike

CODE: wildflowerhikew

$50.00
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Dry-Side Spring Wildflowers Spring blooms are in full side on the West side of the Cascades by May, and along the Clackamas River some of the best... More
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XC Ski Day Tour

CODE: osxcskitour

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$50.00
Destination:  Mt. Hood National Forest Meet:  Next Adventure at 9:00am; return to shop by 5:00pm Cost:  $50 per person  - Free ski,... More
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