Events

Week-1

July 3 (Tue) Molalla River Bike - Class B

This level B ride starts at Feyrer Park in Molalla. The ride is 36.3 miles RT from the Park out along the Molalla River. The terrain is peaceful and along the river most of the way. It's mostly an uphill all the way out to the bridge where we turn around and then it's a nice downhill most of the way home. There are bathrooms at multiple places along the route. Also, it's very easy to turn around and retrace your ride if you have a partner to make a shorter ride with you. Come on out and give this a try.
Depart: 10 AM sharp from parking lot at Feyrer Park. To reach Feyrer Park in Molalla, take : I-5 south to Woodburn/Molalla exit #271, at Molalla east on Main, then right on Mathias, and left on Feyrer Park Rd. 16187 S Feyrer Park Rd. $5 parking fee. This is a rather long drive so carpooling is encouraged.
Leader: Sue Brickey 971-506-0931 or sab97206@comcast.net

July 4 (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 weeks hike will begin at the Leif Erickson trail head on Germantown Road at approximately 9:45 AM. The parking area is 1.2 mi up from the bottom or 0.8 mi down from the top of Germantown. We will head up the Cannon trail to the Wildwood. We will hike toward Portland to the Springville road intersection then down to Leif Erickson. We will return to the parking area on Leif Erickson for a total round trip of 4.2 miles. Elevation gain will be 200 – 300 ft.
People meeting at Friendly House at 9:30 can carpool and hopefully there will be enough room for all needing rides. I will stop at Friendly House on my way but can only take one additional rider with me. It would be best if you can arrange your own way to the trail head as this being a holiday, attendance may be light and I won’t know in advance how many drivers will stop at Friendly House and their capacity for riders. Call or email leader with questions.
Leader: Richard Gaunt 971-404-1153, 898rick@gmail.com

July 4 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

Cancelled. Happy Holiday!

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 members; $2 non-members
See the TCO Meetup site for leaders and details of the hikes.

July 7 (Sat) Old Germantown/Old Cornelius Pass Roads Bike - Class C

This hilly ride explores the farmland and hills on roads north of Bethany including Phillips Rd., Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Skyline Blvd., and old Germantown Rd. Total distance is 32 miles, with cumulative elevation gain about 1,800 feet.
Meet: 9 AM at Sunset Transit Center, 10470 SW Barnes Rd, Portland; Exit 69B from Highway 26. Look for the group at the top of the stairs that head down to the rail platforms (east side of parking garage).
Leader: Dave Crout 503-460-9782, or dave_sandy@comcast.net
Contact leader for more information.

July 8 (Sun) Green Mtn - Lacamas Lake Bike Ride - Class B

We will ride around Green Mtn and Lacamas Lake with nice views of the lake and areas of Vancouver and Camas. It is 25 miles with 846 feet of total ascent. We will stop for lunch at Lacamas Lake.
Register with leader via e-mail - may reschedule if bad weather.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5526167
Depart: 10 AM on SE McGillivray Blvd just east of SE Chakalov in Vancouver - email leader for directions.
Leader: Terry Lawson 503-8199250, lawson.terry@gmail.com

Week-2

July 10 (Tue) Banks to Vernonia Ride — Class A/B

This is an out and back ride on a paved, gently graded (except for the steep down-and-up Nehalem highway crossing) rails-to-trails route. Distance from Banks to Vernonia is about 21 miles (42 miles round trip). Those who would like a shorter ride may meet us at mile 7, the Buxton Trailhead. This reduces the round trip distance to about 28 miles. An optional ride around the lake will add a couple of miles to the day’s total distance.
We will have lunch in one of Vernonia’s restaurants (the Blue House is my favorite), or you may bring lunch to eat in the park.
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.
Depart: Class B: 9:00 AM from the trailhead/parking lot in Banks.
Class A: 9:30 AM from the Buxton Trailhead.
Leader: Catherine Schiedler, 503-234-1839, catherineschied@gmail.com

July 11 (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
leaving promptly at 9:30 AM. Hike will be Holman Lane to Birch to Wildwood and back to Friendly House for a total of 4.5 miles. The elevation gain is considerable (500+ ft) on the first half of the hike. Water and poles are advised.
Leader: Sue Holmes, 971-212-9540, sueholmes28@yahoo.com

July 11 (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 members; $2 non-members
See the TCO Meetup site for leaders and details of the hikes.

July 12 (Thu) North Portland-Kelley Point Park Bike Ride- Class A

Moderately-paced, flat ride with a number of stops through North Portland. Bring a lunch for a picnic at Kelley Point Park. Total mileage around 20 miles. Please make sure your bike tires are pumped before you come. Call or email with questions.
I don’t ride in the rain or the excessive heat, so if weather is iffy, check your email and/or call my cell to check if ride is a go.
Meet: University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd, 9:45 AM for a 10 AM departure. Come in the main entrance off of Willamette Blvd and make the first right. Parking lot is right next to the soccer center.
Leader: Audrey Perino, 503-522-9911 (cell) or audrey53@comcast.net

July 15 (Sun) Canby to Sawtell Hill Bike - Class C

We will ride mostly on rural roads past farms and countryside going from Canby to Mollala. Then we will ascend Sawtell Hill which is a strenuous 1100 ft climb, in about 6 miles. As we go up, the scenery becomes more forested and there are beautiful views. 45 miles round trip.
Depart: Contact leader for details.
Leader: Maureen Covell, 503-954-4501, charleycvl@aol.com

Week-3

July 18 (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 IS A CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED MEETING PLACE.
This week we will walk in the neighborhood and into Mt. Tabor Park. The hike will be about 4 miles, more or less.
Meet: At 8014 SE Morrison St., ready to depart at 9:30 AM. There is plenty of parking on the streets. If you need directions, please call the leader.
Leader: Glenda Chaite, 503-261-1355, glenda@gmail.inbalanceservices

July 18 (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 members; $2 non-members
See the TCO Meetup site for leaders and details of the hikes.

July 21 (Sat) Puget Island and White Tailed Deer Sanctuary bike ride – Class B

This is an “B” ride of 33.4 mostly flat miles. We will meet at Skamokowa Vista Park, ride through the White Tail Deer Sanctuary, the bucolic berg of Cathlamet then on to lovely Puget Island.
If you choose to cross the Columbia via the Oscar B ferry please check the ferry schedule here: www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/252/Ferry
Distance from Portland City Center to Skamokowa Vista Park is 83 miles. Driving time is aprox. 2 hr Pack a lunch, snacks and plenty of water.
Puget Island Ride with GPS : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27807559
If you wish to combine this with camping and kayaking, we will be camping at Skamokowa Vista Park on Thursday and Friday nights. Make your own reservations: 360-795-8605
$2 for Non-Trailsclub Member riders.
I prefer sign-ups through the TCO meetup.
If you don’t do Meetup, send me an email.
Meet: 10 AM at Skamokowa Vista Park
Leader: Chaz Shaw, chaznw@gmail.com 503-729-7560

July 20-22 (Sun-Fri) Nesika work trip

We will continue our recovery work at Nesika. Remember, Nesika is still in a closure area and closed to the public. See here for restrictions we are under
See details and register on the TCO Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Trails-Club-of-Oregon/events/251815349/

July 22-27 (Sun-Fri) North Cascades Campout

A group of TCO members are having a car camping outing in the North Cascades at Excelsior campground near Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan. We have the campground reserved from 4PM on Sunday July 22 to 2PM on Friday July 27; we will have A & B hiking options all days. We are meeting at the home home of Susan Green and Gregg Baker at 2909 NE 20th Ave in Portland at 8PM on Thursday June 28 to plan our evening menus and other trip details. Campers will provide their own breakfast and lunch if desired can rotate preparing the evening meals.
Outing costs will run from $70-$100 depending on participation.
For more information contact Gregg Baker bookmann@comcast.net or Brian Carlson owatta53@hotmail.com .

Week-4

July 25 (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 begin our hike this week, ready to depart at 9:30 AM at Friendly House, NW 26th and NW Thurman. We will take the Balch Creek trail up to Audubon Society, do a loop there and then return. About 4.5 miles total.
Leader: Audrey Perino, 503-522-9911, . audrey53@comcast.net

July 25 (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 members; $2 non-members
See the TCO Meetup site for leaders and details of the hikes.

July 27-28 (Fri-Sat) Paradise Park Backpack Class A+

We will hike from Timberline Lodge to Paradise Park on the west side of Mount Hood via the Timberline Trail/PCT. Mileage in will be 5.5 miles with about 1200 feet of elevation gain. Paradise Park should afford good day hiking in the meadows above the Timberline Trail after setting up camp. Hike out will be a group decision, either down the Paradise Park Trail, 6.3 miles out with a loss of 3000 feet, or the more scenic route past Ramona Falls. If we go out past Ramona Falls, mileage is approximately 9 miles with a loss of about 3000 feet. There is a ford at the Sandy River that could be difficult.
Sign up on the TCO Meetup deadline July 25. Limit 6 participants.
Leader: Bill Yandon wkyandon@gmail.com Cell Phone 503-887-2932

July 28-29 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Work Weekend

Watch here for details.
Concact: Aaron Bech

July 29 (Sun) Blue Lake Park Bike Ride - Class B

Cancelled due to excessive heat

This ride starts at Gateway and soon gets onto bike paths - I205 path, Springwater Corridor, and Gresham-Fairview Trail before using city streets to go to Blue Lake Park, where we stop for lunch. We then continue along Marine Drive (road and path) to NE 33rd, from which we return through city streets to the start. The ride is 35 miles with 850 ft of ascent.
For those wishing a shorter ride, there is the option to just come back from I205 and Marine Drive along the I205 bike path to the start, which cuts 10 miles and 350 ft ascent off the route.
Depart: 10 AM from in front of the Gateway Park and Ride on NE 99th
Register with Leader: Terry Lawson 503-819-9250, lawson.terry@gmail.

Week-5