Events

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June 5 (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 between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878 overpeck@wa-net.com

June 5 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative). Return about 8:00 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Donna Covi 503-286-7243 dcibike2@aol.com

June 6 (Thurs) Hagg Lake Bike Ride - Class B

This ride will take us through western Washington County, past the Fern Hill Wetlands, through Gaston and then around Hagg Lake. The ride has a number of rolling hills, but the scenery in that area is worth it. We will stop for lunch at one of the lake's picnic sites. You can skip the trip around the lake for a shorter ride.
Depart: 10 am Rogers Park, Elm St and 17th Ave
Leader: Gisela Piercy, 503-648-5885 or giselapiercy@gmail.com. Please register with leader by Wednesday night.

June 8 (Sat) Burdoin Mt. Hike – Class A/B

This hike includes old roads and paths in Washington’s Columbia Gorge leading to spectacular open mountain top views. The trip begins at the Bingen/White Salmon Hospital and is a loop trip. The pace will be moderate. Enjoy views, flowers, and sun (hopefully). Hike 7 to 8 miles with 1500 feet elevation gain. Drive 110 miles round trip.
Depart: 8:30 AM from Gateway Park and Ride
Leader: Gary Holman 503-261-3571

June 8 (Sat) Nesika Membership Hike - Class B

A beautiful trek up from Multnomah Lodge to the historic and tranquil grounds of Nesika Lodge, offering a babbling creek, lush woods and gradual elevation gain. Trails Club folks will be working there so it will be open for your visit. Bring water and lunch or snacks. This hike and lodge visit qualifies you for Trails Club membership if you wish to apply. Hike about 8 miles round trip with 1700-1800 feet elevation gain. Moderate-plus pace.
Depart: Gateway Park & Ride garage at 8:30 AM, from Multnomah Falls Lodge gift shop by 9:15 AM
Leader: Jane Garbisch 503-314-2233.

June 8-9 (Sat-Sun) Upper Twin Lake/Palmateer Pt. Backpack - Class A

We’ll backpack three miles, past Lower Twin Lake to Upper Twin Lake or Palmateer Creek, set up camp, and then do a side trip to scenic Palmateer Point. Return trip on Sunday will be along the Pacific Crest Trail. Camping at Upper Twin should be more private than busy Lower Twin. Mileage of the whole loop is 9 miles with 1500 feet of elevation gain.
To register, Application form and Emergency Contact Information form need to be received by leader before Wednesday June 5th. These forms are available on the Backpack page under Backpack Participant Information.
Leader: Bill Yandon 503-538-3643 or cell 503-887-2932 wkyandon@earthlink.net

June 8-9 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work Party

The Nesika Work Party weekend has a lot of projects to keep people busy.
Reserve with: Glen Conrad,Nesika Lodge Chair, 360-837-3787
Please make reservations by Wednesday night June 5th.

Week-3

Jun 11-13 (Tue-Thu) Tyee Lodge: Double Hike & Dine

Sign up to just eat, or eat and sleep at the lodge, 1 or 2 nights (Tues &/or Wed). Meals: Tues dinner; Wed breakfast and dinner; Thurs breakfast. Bring your own lunches (sometimes we have leftovers). The dinners are special, so the cost may be $2.00 more per dinner. Chief Cooks will be Namhea Lew on Tues, and Jeannine Rychlik on Wed. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE LODGE.
The Lodge has two dorms with bunk beds, men's and women's. The Lodge also has a drying room for wet clothing and shoes. Shower available. Bring sleeping bag, toiletries, towel, and washcloth.
There will be two official Trails Club hikes, led by Pete Nelson and Nancy Overpeck, on Tues and Wed, from Tyee Lodge at 10:30 am. (See the hike articles for more information).
Directions: From Hwy 26, turn North on Timberline Rd and immediately turn left (u-turn into a small road with some cabins). Turn right at an open gate (West Leg Rd). We are 9/10 mile from first gate to our Lodge, or 1/2 mile above Mazama Lodge. Turn right at the Tyee gate. Drive in less than 1/4 mile. You have gone too far if you pass the Boy Scout gate on West Leg Rd. The West Leg Rd should be open by June 11th. If there is too much snow to drive in past our gate, park on the road and walk in. The address at our site is #30133. If you want to follow Pete in, to the Lodge, meet at the Rest Room on the east side of Gov’t. Camp at 9:50am on June 11th.
Register with Nancy or Pete by Saturday, June 8th. Tell us which day(s) and/or night(s), and meal(s). Total cost for Tues-Thurs (meals & lodging): $40 Trails Club members, $50 non-members.
More information: Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878 or Pete Nelson 503-591-0160

June 11 (Tues) Hike from Tyee Lodge - Class A

We hike to the end of East Leg Road and explore to find the old Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and signs. (Gerta, Alan and I found the trail several years ago while hiking to a small falls.) Hike 5 miles with 500 feet elevation gain.
Depart: Tyee Lodge near Government Camp at 11 AM.
Leader: Pete Nelson 503-591-0160 PeterMVNelson@yahoo.com

June 11 (Tue) Mirror Lake & Tom Dick Mt. Hike – Class A/B

Drive US Highway 26 toward Government Camp. Between mileposts 51 and 52 park in the roadside pullout on the south side of the road. Those who wish a shorter hike will go 3.2 miles round trip to Mirror Lake and return to cars. We may continue toward Tom Dick Mt. for the best views. If that option is chosen we possibly will hike 6.4 miles round trip with 1500 feet elevation gain. Bring lunch and water.
Depart: Mirror Lake Trailhead 10 AM
Leader: Jane Storey 503-724-5467 andrewstorey@comcast.net

June 12 (Wed) Hike from Tyee Lodge – Class B

We hike to Timberline Lodge using the original road to Timberline Lodge, West Leg Road. Hike 7 miles with 2000 feet elevation gain.
Depart: Tyee Lodge near Government Camp at 10 AM.
Leaders: Nancy Overpeck and Pete Nelson 503-591-0160 PeterMVNelson@yahoo.com

June 12 (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 between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Richard Gaunt 971-404-1153 898rick@gmail.com

June 12 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative). Return about 8:00 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Gini Bateman 503-475-8712 ginibateman@comcast.net

June 14 (Fri) Lacamas Lake Bike Ride - Class B

The ride is roughly 25 miles near Vancouver and Camas and features one mile climb up Payne Rd and a loop around Lacamas Lake, with total elevation gain of about 900 feet. E-mail leader to register and get directions to meeting place.
Depart: 10 a.m. Meet in Vancouver, corner of SE Chakalov Dr. and SE McGillvray Blvd. (near SE Mill Plain exit off I-205).
Leader: Terry Lawson, lawson.terry@gmail.com, 971-998-5810

June 15 (Sat) Hike Big Huckleberry Via PCT - Class B Cancelled

We hike at a slow pace on the PCT to an old lookout site. This is the shortest distance to Big Huckleberry. Bring a full day pack. Hike 6 miles round trip with 1400 feet of elevation gain.
Depart: 8:00 AM from Gateway Park and Ride. Call leader for driving distance.
Leader: Kent Meyer 360-574-0784

June 16 (Sun) Grand Island Bike Ride – Class A-

We will cross on the Wheatland Ferry, then through Maude Williamson State Park on to Grand Island. We will have lunch at a small park on Grand Island next to the Willamette River. We will return pretty much by the same route. The terrain is pretty flat and the riding distance about 25 miles depending on weather. There is little car traffic on most of the route. Driving directions to the Wheatland Ferry: South on I5 to the Brooks Exit, turn right and follow signs to Mission State Park. Pass the entrance to the park taking the next left after the park to the Wheatland Ferry. Please register with the leader by 9PM Saturday June 15.
Depart: East side of Wheatland Ferry at 10:00 AM.
Leader: Louis Sowa 503-320-0440 LSowa@earthlink.net

Week-4

June 19 (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 between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Phil Jackson 503-639-6250 pjtva@comcast.net

June 19 (Wed) 3 HOUR SPECIAL SUMMER SOLSTICE HIKE - Class B/C

We will hike approximately 9 miles visiting Council Crest, Pittock Mansion and the Hoyt Arboretum. Elevation gain over 1,000 feet. Please bring water and snacks for yourself, as this is a more challenging hike. We should be back to Wallace Park about 9 -9:30 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Catherine Schiedler catherineschied@gmail.com

June 20 (Thu) First Picnic - "Eat 'N' Hike"

Meet at Gabriel Park, SW 45th Ave and Vermont. Eat at 6:00 PM, Hike leaves at 7:00 PM or so. Picnic is a potluck. Bring tableware and some kind of dish to share. Picnic tables are East of the SW Community Center, just south of Vermont St.
For questions, contact leader. Leader: Arleta Miller 360-607-2864 or leadadann@hotmail.com

June 21 (Fri) Summer Sunset Solstice Hike - Class B

Hike to Angels Rest in the Colombia Gorge for the longest day sunset hike. This is approximately 4-5 miles round trip with 1000 feet of elevation gain.
Depart: from Gateway Park and Ride at 6:30 PM at with the goal of viewing the sunset from Angels rest after 9.00 PM. Bring flashlights for return trip. Drive 42 miles round trip. Drivers need a trailhead parking permit.
Leader: Paul Cutter 360-260-1673 paulcutter1958@gmail.com

June 23 (Sun) Tyee Work Party Changed! See below

This month the work party will be on Sunday only. Contact George for details or questions

We will be doing our post winter cleanup and measuring up for projects forecast for 2013 at the Tyee meeting in April. Projected projects include cleaning windows, floors and the kitchen, replacing the three wood bridges across the creek, designing and installing a new pie cooler on the deck, building removable benches on the deck, sanding and resealing all exterior doors, upgrading the wood panels below the benches, installing new guard rails on the fire escape. We will also be evaluating the electrical system and replacing worn or broken plugs and switches, looking at lighting in all rooms, installing a new exterior wood storage cover and of course we need wood cut and wood brought into the basement when it is dry. It won’t all happen at once and we would appreciate individuals volunteering to decide on a project, possibly along with others, to work on. Christine Olson will be providing meals from Saturday lunch through Sunday lunch.
Register With: George Milne 503-572-8512 or lodgechair@trailsclub.org by Monday evening June 17th

June 23 (Sun) East Portland Buttes Bike Ride - Class C

Let's bike some hills! This ride traverses east side Portland to the tops of Mt. Tabor, Rocky Butte, and Mt. Scott. We will enjoy beautiful views and a great cardio workout. Most of the route is on low traffic streets or bike paths, but some sections have no shoulder and will have some traffic. Includes steep up and down hills varying in length from 1-3 miles each. 32 miles total.
Depart: Contact leader for details
Leader: Maureen Covell 503-954-4501, charleycvl@aol.com

Week-5

June 25 (Tue) Last Tuesday Bike Ride - Class A

Join me on the first summer last tuesday leisurely evening bike ride. Maybe a quick stop for a snack along the way. Ride 15 miles. 2-2 1/2 hours long just enjoying the sights of lower SE and SW Portland.
Depart: 6 PM pm from the Oaks Pioneer church at 455 SE Spokane. Please leave your house early enough to be on time so we wont have to wait for you.
Leader: Brian Carlson 503-960-9451

June 26 (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 between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Mike Harrison 360-326-3084 harrimb585qf@gmail.com

June 26 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative). Return about 8:00 PM.
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Eric Berg ericwb@aol.com

June 29 (Sat) McKenzie River Waterfalls/Clear Lake Hike - Class B

Join the group from the Trails Club McKenzie River Outing for this gorgeous 6.5 mile (optional 7.5 mile) hike with 200 feet or less elevation gain. We’ll view Sahalie Falls on the McKenzie River, hike to Clear Lake, and complete the 5 mile loop around the lake resting at Great Springs, the headwaters of the McKenzie River. At the end, hike an optional 1 mile round trip addition to view breathtaking Koosah Falls. Bring lunch, lots of water, sunscreen and a hat, as half of the hike around Clear Lake is in direct sun.
Depart: 10:30 AM near the restroom at Sahalie Falls parking lot between mileposts #5 and #6 on Hwy 126. This is east from Eugene about 65 miles. From Salem go 80 miles SE on OR 22 then about 5 miles S. on Hwy 126.
Leader: Vicki Wood 503-515-7208 vw48@comcast.net (call with any questions before June 28th)

Jun 30 (Sun) Trolley Trail bike ride - class A

Milwaukie/Gladstone history is reviving by making the old trolley line into a bike path, there are still some sections that need to be ridden along neighborhood streets, but its all paved and an interesting section of town. We will meet at the Jefferson Street boat ramp and ride our bikes South to the Clackamas River, then connect to the bike trail along I-205 and return to Milwaukie via city streets to make a nice loop. We will be back in time to peruse the Farmers Market, maybe get a bite to eat there, or have a treat at the old fashioned fountain in a storefront that used to be the pharmacy, and get a rootbeer float or a chocolate sundae. Mileage: 15, terrain: mostly flat
Depart: 9 AM Jefferson Street/McLaughlin Blvd - Boat ramp parking along the Willamette River in Milwaukie (call if you need directions).
Leader: Gerda Eck, 503-804-4214