Events

Week-1

May 2 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 AM and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park.
This week's hike will begin at Friendly House at NW Thurman and 26th.
Leader: Nancy Overpeck, 360-836-5464, 503-806-2900, overpeck@wa-net.com.

May 2 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

We will start at 6 pm sharp and hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills. Please carry a flashlight or headlamp and dress for changeable weather.
Meet: at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Cost: Free for Trails Club and Mazama members; $2 non-members
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Leader: Chaz Shaw
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Leader: Gini Bateman
See Meetup for details

May 4 (Fri) Independence/Buena Vista Bike — Class B

Bike 28-30 miles through the fields, rolling hills and farmland of Polk County. The ride starts at the Independence Riverview Park, Independence, Oregon. We ride west through Monmouth, south to Helmick State Park and east to the Buena Vista Ferry landing for a lunch stop along the Willamette River. We then ride north to Independence to complete the loop.
Driving Directions: From Portland drive I-5 South towards Salem. Take the Salem Parkway Exit,then W on Hwy 22 over the Willamette River to Hwy 51. Go south to 200 S Main St in Independence. The park is on the left. Turn left toward the river. Parking is north of the boat ramp parking.
Depart: 10 AM from Independence Riverview Park. Please confirm participation with leader for possible weather cancellation.
Leader: Allen Burrell, burrell@teleport.com 503-288-3859

May 5 (Sat) President's Hike - Dog Mountain - Class B

This year for the annual president's hike we will hike Dog Mountain. The president's hike is planned by the Trails Club President yearly and scheduled the day before our annual banquet. We will take the new shuttle from Stevenson to Dog Mountain. This shuttle gives all riders an automatic permit for the day. Shuttle cost $2 each way. You can also take a bus from the Fishers Landing area in Vancouver, see link https://gorgefriends.org/assets/friends/PDFs/Carfree%20Travel/Dog%20Mountain%20by%20Bus.pdf Hike fee for non-members is $2. This hike is moderate to difficult, mostly uphill. We might grab a bite or drink after in Stevenson.
Meet:9:30 AM Dog Mt. Shuttle area, Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive · Stevenson, WA
Leader:Sheryl Wagner
For More info or to contact the leader See Meetup

May 6 (Sun) Burnt Bridge Creek - Vancouver Lake Bike - Class A/B

The short A level ride is an out and back on the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail. It is 16 miles long with scenic views. The B level ride follows this with 17 more miles and stops at Vancouver Lake and Frenchman's Bar on the Columbia - bring lunch to eat at Vancouver Lake. The total route has 850 feet of ascent.
Depart: 10 AM at Bernie and Lakeshore Dr. TH of Burnt Bridge Creek Trail - there is parking on Bernie.
E-mail leader to register for the ride, saying whether you plan to ride the shorter or longer route. The ride may be cancelled and rescheduled in bad weather - contact leader if you are uncertain whether the ride is being cancelled.
Leader: Terry Lawson 503-8199250, lawson.terry@gmail.com

May 6 (Sun) 2018 Trails Club Banquet

2018 Trails Club Banquet will be held from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at
McMenamins Kennedy School Gymnasium
5736 NE 33rd Ave,
Portland, OR 97211
Click here for full details

Week-2

May 9 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A

We begin our hike at 9:30 AM and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park.
This week we will meet at Sellwood Riverfront Park, parking lot off SE Nehalem and SE 7th.
Leader: Linda Anderson, 503-318-2417, lindaaor@netzero.net

May 9 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

We will start at 6 pm sharp and hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills. Please carry a flashlight or headlamp and dress for changeable weather.
Meet: at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Cost: Free for Trails Club and Mazama members; $2 non-members
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Leader: Chaz Shaw
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Leader: Lotte Schmitz
See Meetup for details

May 10-13 (Thur - Sun) Hike and Bike Weekend

This year we are offering a weekend of camping, hiking and biking. We will be camping at John Neal memorial park in Lyons, OR from Thursday May 10 to Sunday 5/13. Make your own reservations on-line at at http://travel.linnparks.org/Campgrounds-and-RV-Parks/All/John-Neal-Memorial-County-Park/Overview or call 541-967-3917.
See the descriptions of the hike and bike below.
Leader: Chaz Shaw

May 11 (Fri) Little North Santiam River Hike

We will hike along the Little North Santiam River, Trail #3338. There will be two out-and-back choices, an easier 6.5 miles or moderate 9 miles. Elevation gain/loss is about 1300 feet. See details at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4251
Contact leader for meeting place and time if you would like to join us that morning.
Leader: Chaz Shaw chaznw@gmail.com 503-729-7560

May 12 (Sat) 5 Bridges Ride - Class C

We will bicycle the Scio OR area and visit 5 historic covered bridges. This ride is through the beautiful rolling hills and farmland around Scio Oregon. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water. There are no restaurants along the route and water is limited. In past years there have been Porta Potties at the city park. If you use the restaurant restrooms they may require a purchase.
Ride Distance : 40 miles, Elevation gain/loss : +855 ft / -702 ft,
Ride with GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27214593
Driving Distance: 140 mi round trip, 1.5 hrs each way. Carpooling: Email leader if you are interested in carpooling and I will put you in contact with others interested in carpooling.
Meet: 9 AM, In front of City Hall in Scio Leader: Chaz Shaw chaznw@gmail.com 503-729-7560

Week-3

May 16 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park.
This week the hike will be 5 miles starting at Friendly House at NW Thurman and 26th.
leaving promptly at 9:30 AM. Hike will go up Leif Erickson trail to Wild Cherry then to Wildwood to Lower Mccleay Trail and back to Friendly House. Bring poles, hike is strenuous at the front part.
Leader: Leader: Sue Holmes, 971-212-9540, sueholmes28@yahoo.com

May 16 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

We will start at 6 pm sharp and hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills. Please carry a flashlight or headlamp and dress for changeable weather.
Meet: at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Cost: Free for Trails Club and Mazama members; $2 non-members
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Leader: Julie Dailey
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Leader: Catherine S
See Meetup for details

May 17 (Thu) Bike and Dine – SW Portland to North Portland - Class A

Please join me for an easy ride and lunch! We'll start in SW Portland, cross the Tillikum Bridge to the eastside, ride up to North Mississippi Ave to have lunch at Por Que No. We’ll then ride back on the west side. About 14 or so miles round trip, bike path and bike lane on N. Williams. Please bring a lock to lock your bike at Por Que No. I don’t ride in the rain, so check with me that morning if the weather seems iffy.
Depart: 10 AM corner of SW Virginia and SW Nebraska. Parking can be challenging, please arrive early enough to find a space—then you can ride to meeting place. This is near Fulton Pub if you need an address.
Leader: Audrey Perino, audrey53@comcast.net 503-246-6462 or 503-522-9911 (cell)

May 18-20 (Fri-Sun) Nesika Work trip

We have received a special access permit to allow us access for our work trips this summer. We are entering the closed area and there are rules. See the restrictions here.
The summary is you must be registered and go in and out as part of the group, arriving Friday or Saturday morning and leaving Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon.
The road past the green gate is narrow and only high clearance cars with four wheel drive are able to drive in. You may need to park at the Green gate and hike in from there. Be prepared.
We may not yet have power, or a tractor at the May work trip. We will need to limit this work trip to 25 people who are needed to help the cook, clean up the fire debris, cut, split and haul wood. We will be providing masks to work in the ash. Please bring leather gloves to protect your hands from broken glass. No children please.
Shower is not yet working because of low water pressure till we get our new water tank in, hopefully later this summer. Sponge baths are possible.
You will need sleeping bag, bed pad, tent (optional), gloves, clothes that can get dirty. Sleeping space will be tight. Only the Main lodge reamains for inside sleeping. People are encouraged to bring tents if possible.
Our wood supply is extremely low for running the wood stove. If you have some dry stove wood you could bring to Nesika in a high clearance four wheel drive please let us know.
Almost all the equipment we had at the lodge is gone. We will need to replace all the tools and equipment we had at the lodge and donations would be welcome. Our immediate need is for splitting mauls, wedges and axes.
Sign up On Meetup (Link comming soon) and put yourself on the wait list so we can communicate with you to see where you want to work and when you want to come in. This is necessary. We will try to bring everyone who wants to come in and work.
Register on Meetup
Contact: Glenn Conrad: 360-837-3787 lcgrconrad@aol.com

May 19 (Sat) Sandy River Exploration Bike - Class C

Join me for a ride that follows the Sandy River from its mouth to Dodge Park, and crosses it twice. We will start at Lewis & Clark State Park near Troutdale, head south on the Historic Columbia River Highway for a few miles before crossing the river on the Stark Street Bridge, ride up and down the hills and dales and across the farmland above the river, then cross the river once more at Dodge Park, where we turn around. Total distance is approximately 30 miles, with cumulative elevation gain about 1,800 feet. Be prepared for some short but steep hills. Optional lunch in Troutdale after the ride.
Meet: 9 AM at Lewis & Clark State Park near Troutdale, Exit 18 from I-84. Go south after exiting freeway; the parking lot is just past the railroad underpass on the left. No parking fee.
Leader: Dave Crout 503-460-9782, or dave_sandy@comcast.net
Contact leader for more information.

May 20 (Sun) Portland Loop Bike Ride — Class B

We will do a 32-mile loop on Portland's dedicated bike paths and on roads with bike lanes or little traffic. Mostly flat with some uphills and views of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and Johnson Creek.
Contact leader for start time & location.
Leader: Maureen Covell, 503-954-4501, or charleycvl@aol.com charleycvl@aol.com

Week-4

May 23 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 AM and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park.
This week, meet and park on SE Steele St. near SE 34th Ave. There is plenty of parking on the street by the soccer field. We will meet at 9:15 AM and start hiking at 9:30 AM. We will walk over to Reed College Canyon. Restroom stop at the college. Then down to the canyon trail. From there we will walk through the Eastmoreland neighborhood and back to the canyon. It is approx. 4.5 miles with little elevation gain.
Leader: Betty Powell powellpdx@gmail.com or 503-703-7493 (cell phone)

May 23 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

We will start at 6 pm sharp and hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills. Please carry a flashlight or headlamp and dress for changeable weather.
Meet: at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Cost: Free for Trails Club and Mazama members; $2 non-members
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Leader: Chaz Shaw
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Leader: Bob Link
See Meetup for details

May 24 (Thurs) Rood Bridge Park to Fern Hill Wetlands Bike Ride, Class A

We will ride 25 miles from Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro on low traffic country roads to the Fern Hill Wetlands in Forest Grove. This is the first leg of the Tualatin Valley Scenic Bike Way. If there is interest we will go for a short walk through the wetlands and have lunch there. Please bring a bike lock.
Depart :10 AM from Rood Bridge Park, 4000 SE Rood Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, 97123
Leader: Gisela Piercy, 503 648-5885 or giselapiercy@gmail.com-->

Week-5

May 30 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park.
We will hike to Council Crest. Meet near the corner of SW Vista and SW 18th in front of the church.
Leader: Leader: Mike Harrison, 360-326-3084, 509-290-1565.

May 30 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

We will start at 6 pm sharp and hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills. Please carry a flashlight or headlamp and dress for changeable weather.
Meet: at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Cost: Free for Trails Club and Mazama members; $2 non-members
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Leader: Donna Covi
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Leader: Rebecca Knudeson
See Meetup for details