Join the Marshall Community Center’s Forever Young Hiking program orientation which is required prior to participation and registering for program guided hikes.

Learn difficulty categories, what to bring and what to wear. The orientation will include about one hour of classroom time and approximately a 1.5 hour easy hike paced at an 18-20 minute mile. Three-hours total for the day.

This hike is about 3-4 miles and will qualify participants for their completed easy hike.

• The pace of this easy hike is a 18-20 minute mile. Volunteer hike guides will evaluate the ability of new hikers.

• Once the classroom meeting is complete, we will meet at a parking lot near the Fort Vancouver to complete the hike. More discussion on this at the classroom portion of the day.

• Once you have successfully completed this hike orientation and easy first hike, a barcode will be added to your customer account, which will qualify you to register for hikes.

• Bring a bottle of water, backpack, and wear appropriate hiking clothes, and hiking shoes/boots.

• The hike orientation fee is non-refundable.

• For questions contact Jana at 360-487-7025 or email jana.wilson@cityofvancouver.us

The Forever Young Hiking program offers hiking experiences with ratings from easy to expert. All hikes are led by a trained hiking volunteer and meet at trailheads throughout the region, transportation is not provided.

• Monday Hikes: All Monday hikes are rated “easy” and range from 3-8+ miles with elevation gains from flat to 1,000 feet.

• Tuesday Hikes: Tuesday hikes may be rated “moderate” or “difficult.” Moderate hikes are 4-6 miles with an elevation gain of up to 1500+ feet. Difficult hikes are 6-8 miles with an elevation gain of up to 2500+ feet.