Events

Week-1

Oct 2 (Tue) - Forest Grove Bike Ride – Class B

We’ll start in Lincoln Park in Forest Grove and pedal along the nearby back roads, completing a loop to the south. About 35 miles. Relatively flat, but some low rolling hills. Probably around 800’ of elevation gain. The roads should be have relatively light traffic.
Depart: Contact leader for meeting details.
Leader: Rich Fuhs, (503) 690-5077 or rich.fuhs@gmail.com

Oct 3 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A/B

We hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe. If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh
Leader: Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878

Oct 3 (Wed) Evening hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 feet of noncumulative elevation gain. Return about 8:00 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Gerda Eck 503-654-1353 gerdaeck@comcast.net

Oct 6 - 7 (Sat-Sun) Fall Festival at Nesika Lodge

Cancelled

Week-2

Oct 10 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A/B

We hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe. If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh
Leader: Chuck Barrows 503-244-4967

Oct 10 (Wed) Evening hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 feet of noncumulative elevation gain. Return about 8:00 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Gini Bateman 503-475-8712 ginibateman@comcast.net

Oct 13 (Sat) Burdoin Mountain Washington Hike– Class A/B

This unique trip follows old roads, trails and mountain bike paths to afford one of the better views of the Gorge. The hike starts at the White Salmon/Bingen Hospital. Hike 8 miles round trip and 2100 feet elevation gain. Drive 140 miles round trip. Share bridge toll at Hood River.
Depart: 9 AM from Gateway Transit Center
Leader: Gary Holman 503-261-3571

Oct 13 (Sat) Nesika Lodge Membership Hike - Class B

A beautiful trek up to the historic and tranquil grounds of Nesika Lodge, resplendent with a babbling creek, lush woods and moderate elevation along the way. If you would like to become a club member, this hike and lodge visit meet all membership requirements. Trails Club folks will be at the lodge working so it will be open for your visit. Bring water and lunch or snacks. Hike about 8 miles round trip with about 1800 feet elevation gain.
Depart: Gateway Park & Ride by 8:30 AM, or Multnomah Lodge gift shop by 9:15 AM
Leader: Lisa Osburn socialchair@trailsclub.org or 503-476-5638

Oct 13-14 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work weekend

We will be working on getting the lodges ready for winter. We will finish the previous projects; painting Men's outside of dorm, fixing tile inside men's dorm doors, painting and finishing with the fire sealing of upper women's dorm from lower women's dorm, bringing wood in and getting it split. We will need to haul rock for road and soft spots on monster trail. We will need volunteers to cut brush and clear trails. Come and join in the fun.
Register with: Glen and Linda Conrad at lcgrconrad@aol.com or 360-837-3787

Oct 14 (Sun) Mt. St. Helens Hike to Sheep Canyon - Class C

An 11 mile loop hike with intact old-growth forests, desolated canyons, wildflower timberline meadows, and great views of the mountain. I have only hiked the first two and a half miles of this trail so the rest of the hike is exploratory. There is a small creek crossing near the start with only a small log so you may need to walk in the water. Trailhead elevation is 3200 feet, with 1900 feet elevation gain on the hike. Round Trip drive is 140 miles. Plan for a long day. Trailhead parking pass needed by drivers.
Depart: 8 AM from Gateway Park and Ride
Leader: Brian Carlson 503-960-9451 owatta53@hotmail.com

Week-3

Oct 17 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A/B

We hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe. If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh
Leader: Richard Gaunt 971-404-1153

Oct 17 (Wed) Evening hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 feet of noncumulative elevation gain. Return about 8:00 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Catherine Schiedler 503-234-1839 catherineschied@juno.com

October 18th (Thu) Adventures & Travels: Slovenia

Come join us for a "Walking the World" adventure in Slovenia's beautiful Julian Alps with Eleanor Wiese! There is hiking on rocky trails with occasional ladders, steel cables, or overhanging wooden platforms as hiker aids. Also, there are waterfalls, gorges, and caves to see – with a bit of Vienna, Ljubjana, Bled, Piran and Venice!
7:00pm Refreshments, 7:30pm Slideshow
Location: Rose Villa Fellowship Hall, 13505 SE River Rd, Milwaukie
For more information, contact Lisa Osburn: socialchair@trailsclub.org or 503-476-5638

October 20th (Sat) Gnarl Ridge Hike - Class B

Enjoy the cooler weather, companionship, jaw-dropping views and two (hopefully, benign) crossings of Newton Creek on this out-and-back hike located on Mt Hood's southeast side. Please make reservations w/ the host if you would like to extend your day to include supper and/or lodging at the Trails Club's Tyee Lodge near Government Camp. Wilderness restictions limit goup size to 12. Vehicles will need to display a NW Forest Pass. Hike: 9.4 miles with 2,300' elevation gain Drive: 110 round trip miles
Depart: 8:00 AM from Gresham Village Shopping Center. Please contact leader for more complete driving directions if needed.
Leader: Kelly Marlin 503-665-6778 or mazamamama@frontier.com

October 20th (Sat) Hike to Lower Twin Lakes - Class A

Hike from the Frog Lake Trailhead to Lower Twin Lakes. Hike 5 miles round trip with 450 feet elevation gain. If it is a warm fall day, possibly cool off in the lake. Round trip driving distance 124 miles. NW Forest Pass required for your car. If planning on going to the Hike & Dine event at Tyee Lodge after the hike, be sure to register per instructions for that event. This leader plans to go to the Hike & Dine and spend the night at Tyee.
Depart: 8:30AM from the Gateway Park and Ride Leader: Joan Miller 503-524-0562 joanmil@juno.com or cell 503-593-2857

October 20-21 (Sat-Sun) Hike & Dine at Tyee

We invite you to spend a weekend at Tyee to enjoy the glorious fall colors, delicious meals, and the company of your outdoor friends. As usual, we will plan the menu using fresh, local produce. Please register for your lodge stay (day use or overnight) and meals (dinner and breakfast) with Catherine Schiedler by no later than 9 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. If you plan to hike, please contact the hike leader. Dinner will be limited to 40.
Hosts/Cooks: Gerda Eck, and Catherine Schiedler (home: 503-234-1839 or catherineschied@juno.com).

Week-4

Oct 24 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A/B

We hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe. If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh
Leader: Glenda Chaite 503-261-1355

Oct 24 (Wed) Evening hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 feet of noncumulative elevation gain. Return about 8:00 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Lotte Schmitz 503-722-2290 lotteschmitz@msn.com

Oct 25 (Thu) Trip Leader Soup and Sign-Up Night

Calling all snowshoe, ski, bicycle, kayak, backpack, and outing leaders, plus all hike leaders including Wednesday leaders. In other words, if you have led a club trip this year please come. We would like to thank you! Club members thinking about leading trips are invited too.
See details Here

Oct 27 (Sat) Hood River Mt. Hike plus a Riverfront Park – Class A

This view hike above Hood River is lovely in all seasons. After the hike there will be a possibility of visiting some orchards—getting apples and pears. A short walk along the river in the water front park in Hood River is another possibility. Hike 5/6 miles round trip with slight elevation gain. Drive 125 miles round trip.
Depart: 10 AM from Gateway Transit Center
Leader: Gary Holman 503-261-3571

Oct 27-28 (Sat-Sun) Halloween Party at Nesika Cancelled

Questions? Virginia at virginialarson56@yahoo.com

Week-5

Oct 31 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A/B

We hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe. If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh
Leader: Audrey Perino 503-246-6262

Oct 31 (Wed) Evening hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 feet of noncumulative elevation gain. Return about 8:00 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Gini Bateman 503-475-8712 ginibateman@comcast.net