Troop 520 Phlox Point Hut 2013
Aug-9 thru Aug-11
Located one-half mile from Timberline on Mt. Hood. This unique cabin is ideal for Explorer Posts and older Scouts. Phlox Point Lodge sits between two ski runs at Timberline. Space is limited to eight people only. Users must ski or snowshoe in during winter months.
Timberline Lodge, Ski-Bowl,and Mt. Hood Meadows are only minutesaway for those wishing to ski, and numerous other activities abound in and around the Government Camp area of Mount Hood.
Parking during the winter months require a SnoPark Permit.
Troop 520 Trip Coordinator: Kevin Sandberg
Troop Plans:
Friday, 9-Aug
- Meet at North Valley Friends Church at 3pm on Friday.
- Coordinate gear, drivers and passengers.
- Depart church at 3:30.
- Arrive at Timberline Lodge approx 5pm.
- Eat our sack dinners in the parking lot.
- Gear up, hike into Phlox Lodge and establish camp.
Saturday, 10-Aug
- Rise and shine at 8am.
- Jacob Godshalk will be preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for his 1st Class requirements.
- Scouts who elect to go to the Alpine Slides will be leaving just after breakfast.
- All Scouts going to the Alpine Slides will make themselves a sack lunch to take with them.
- All Scouts not planning on going to Alpine Slides may choose to take a hike or work on rank advancement or merit badge requirements.
Sunday, 11-Aug
- Rise and shine at 8am.
- Tear down camp before eating breakfast.
- Cody Hutchinson will be preparing breakfast for his 2nd Class requirements.
- Clean up breakfast dishes.
- Clean and inspect the lodge to be sure it is as good or better than when we arrived.
- Pack out camp and return home. / Winter Unit Lodge Use:
Units are encouraged to take their Scouts up to the winter lodges for a day or overnight snow activity.Phlox Point Hut is not available to Cub Scout packs due to its difficult hike-in.Each weekend December through March is pre-scheduled fortroops, teams, and crews to utilize the lodges.
Property Facts:
Size: 8 acresLocation:10 minutes east of Government Camp on Mount Hood
GPS Coordinates:45.19.471 n / 121.42.960 w
Elevation: 5,625ft
Mailing Address: N/A
Date Acquired: 1953
Things to be aware of:
- There can be no campfires/cooking fires.
- The lodge sleeps a maximum of 8 people. Tents can be pitched outside of the lodge but not far from the lodge.
- There is no water supply at the lodge. You will have to pack in what you need.
- There are no shower facilities at the lodge.
- There is a KYBO for use at the lodge. It may or may not be stocked with toilet paper. Please plan to bring your own toilet paper.
- The hike from Timberline to Phlox Point Lodge is approx ½ mile.
- The weather will be approx 50-60 degrees and should be free of snow.
The Pacific Northwest’s only ½ Mile Dual Alpine Slide, this major attraction sends you flying down a half mile track of twists and turns through mountain meadows before dropping you back off in the base area of Skibowl West. Two side-by-side tracks let you ride alongside family and friends as you take banked turns, S-curves and hairpin thrills at the speed of your choice.
Start with a leisurely trip up the mountain on the Scenic Sky Chairs, and then prepare for a roller coaster ride down the mountain. You’ll drop 350 feet over the half mile ride with average speeds around 20 MPH as you wind your way down the track. Speeds of up to 37 MPH have been reached but with the brakes at your fingertips, you’re always in control. / Driving directions to Timberline Lodge
Government Camp, OR 97028 / 3D2D
4020 North College Street
Newberg, OR 97132 /
1. Head north toward OR-219 N/N College St
2. Turn left onto OR-219 S/N College St
3. Turn left onto E 1st St
4. Continue onto OR-99W N/E Portland Rd
Continue to follow OR-99W N
5. Turn right onto SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd
6. Continue straight onto SW Nyberg St
7. Slight right to merge onto I-5 S toward Salem
8. Take exit 288 to merge onto I-205 N toward W Linn/Oregon City
9. Take exit 12 for OR-212 E/OR-224 E toward Estacada/Mt Hood
10. Turn right onto OR-212 E/OR-224 E
Continue to follow OR-212 E
11. Slight right toward US-26 E/Mt Hood Hwy (signs for SE 312th Dr/Sandy/Mount Hood)
12. Merge onto US-26 E/Mt Hood Hwy via the ramp to Sandy/Mt Hood
13. Turn left onto Timberline Hwy
14. Take the 1st left onto Rd 530
15. Take the 1st right onto W Leg Rd
W Leg Rd
Government Camp, OR 97028
Alpine Slide Restrictions
Must be 48” or taller to ride alone.
Must be 3 years old or older.
Under 48” and at least 3 years old must ride with a parent or guardian.
Requirements: Adults with passengers must be able to fully operate the brake lever*
* Tickets for children under 48” and at least 3 yrs old are $5.00 per ride with a paid adult ticket. Adults are 18 years old or older. No bumping, racing or stopping on the track. No hand-held cameras or video while sliding.
Alpine Slide Fun Facts
Track length: 2,640 feet
Maximum Speed: 37 MPH
Average Speed: 15-20 MPH
Vertical Drop: 350 feet
Track Material: Fiberglass with protective gel coating.
Alpine Slide Ticket Pricing:
1-Ride $12.00
2-Rides $22.00
All Day Alpine Slide $32.00
Child Alpine Slide (pass. only) $5.00
Scenic Sky Chair $10.00 / 440 ft
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