Draft University Sunrise Rotary Geology Field Trip, 2024 Itinerary:
Monday, May 6: Drive to (east) Portland: 180 miles (3.5-5 hours estimate)
- Stay at Courtyard by Marriott Portland East
Tuesday, May 7: Drive from East Portland to Hood River: Total distance, including stops: 80-85 miles. Potential stops:
- Crown Point State Scenic Corridor (Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint and Vista House) (17 miles)
- Multnomah Falls (8 miles)
- Beacon Rock, WA (24 miles)
- Bridge of the Gods (8 miles)
- Best Western Plus Hood River Inn (23 miles)
Wednesday, May 8: Stay in Hood River hotel. Approximate total driving distances to listed attractions: 65-75 miles.
- Mosier Erratic (6 miles)
- Rowena Crest Viewpoint (7 miles)
- Columbia River Gorge Discovery Center, The Dalles, OR (8 miles)
- Horse Thief Butte (10 miles)
- Best Western Plus Hood River Inn (28 miles)
Thursday, May 9: Hood River to Goldendale: 42-53 miles. Note: Helen Barton’s birthday!
- Drive to Goldendale
- Observatories
Friday, May 10
- Drive to Seattle: 213 miles (3.5 hours, traffic dependent)
