Walla Walla subchapter: Meet on Whitman Campus in Walla Walla at Harper Joy Theater parking lot at 10am with return by 4pm unless otherwise noted below in descriptions. Trips out of Dayton will connect w/Dayton and TriCities participants at historical railroad ‘Depot’ in Dayton 50 minutes after Walla Walla meet up time.

Turn off Highway 204 (Weston Mountain) on McDougall Road and drive to the rim. Walk out south facing slopes and ridge (sunny breaks of Umatilla River) and/or past trailhead to ZigZag Springs (shady upper portion of Lick Creek Trail) as conditions allow. Spring blooms and aspen grove. 4,300’

Bring walking stick, tick repellant, hat, mask, lunch, water and a few dollars for driver. Dress appropriately in sturdy walking shoes or boots and, depending on terrain, long pants. Guests are welcome. Unless otherwise noted, these hikes are easy to moderate elevation and leisurely in pace. Plant lists are available for most. General questions, concerns and corrections regarding the hikes can be directed to Darcy Dauble dadauble@gmail.com