The best way to learn about threats to Mt. Hood National Forest is to join us on a Bark-About. Bark-Abouts are led on the second Sunday of every month and are free to the public. Not your average trail hike through the forest, Bark-Abouts provide hikers with a first-hand view of proposed logging and development. If you are just finding out about Bark, this is a great way to get involved.

Carpools meet at the Hollywood Trader Joe's, 4121 NE Halsey in Portland. It is across the street from the Hollywood Transit Center, near the I-84 exit 2. If you would like to meet us between Portland and the forest, please call the Bark office in the week before the hike to arrange a meeting location.

Please bring lunch, water and sturdy sneakers or boots. As well, the weather is very unpredictable this time of year, so don't forget extra layers of clothes. We also HIGHLY encourage people to bring money for gas to give to people willing to drive. We sincerely appreciate people who make our carpools work and hope you can help us keep this tradition alive by directly supporting our volunteer carpool.

For questions about the hike or what to bring, please call the office at 503-331-0374 in the week before the hike.