Events

Week-1

July 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 between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Audrey Perino audrey53@comcast.net, 503-246-4662

July 3 (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: Gerda Eck 503-654-1353 gerdaeck@comcast.net

July 6 (Sat) Aquila Vista Hike – Class A

Hike 6 miles with slight elevation gain to an environmental learning area in the Molalla River corridor. Forested hike. Bring lunch and water.
Depart: Clackamette Park in Oregon City at 8:45 AM. Round trip drive about 90 miles.
Leader: Barb Jones. Sign up for hike at 503-829-6424 or 503-819-8983 (cell) by Fri, July 5. I can coordinate carpools from outlying area if I know who is coming.

Week-2

July 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 between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Jane Storey andrewstorey@comcast.net, 503-724-5467

July 10 (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: Lotte Schmitz 503-722-2290 lotteschmitz@msn.com

July 10 (Wed) Angels Rest Sunset Hike - Class A

Hike to Angels Rest and maybe explore a little higher up the trail if the group wants. Start back at 8:30 (Sunset is at 8:59). Bring a headlamp, water and a snack. The view from here is beautiful in the evening and the crowds aren't as bad. Hike 5.5 miles round trip with 1500 feet elevation gain.
Depart: Gateway Park and Ride at 5:45 PM or Angels Rest parking lot at 6:30
Leader: Jeff Lawton RSVP jeff@pdxinfo.com

July 12-14 (Fri-Sun) Hike to Nesika Lodge Work Weekend - Class B

Register with lodge host for meals and overnight stay if you take that option. Let's hike up to Nesika on Friday. A 2:00 PM guided return hike is offered on Sunday. Head back earlier on your own if you need to. Bring your sleeping bag and a headlamp. Bring work gloves if you plan to work. Hike 8 miles round trip with 1800 feet elevation gain.
Depart: 6:00 PM Friday - Multnomah Falls outside the restrooms.
Leaders: Jeff Lawton and Cindy Lee RSVP jeff@pdxinfo.com

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

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 and Ride 8:30 AM, or Multnomah Lodge gift shop 9:15 AM
Leader: Jane Storey 503-724-5467

July 13-14 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Worktrip

Join us on the weekend of July 13 and 14 in the Columbia River Gorge. We will be working on the outdoor use area and doing trailbrushing. We will also be painting and cleaning, hauling wood. We can find a chore suitable for your volunteer talents.
Register with: Linda Conrad at 360-837-3787 or e-mail at lcgrconrad@aol.com.
Please make reservations by Wednesday night July 10th.

Week-3

July 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 between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Wayne Schweinfest WSchweinfest@msn.com, 503-253-3073

July 17 (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: Bruce Seymour 503-722-2290 Bruceseymour65@gmail.com

July 18 (Thu) 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

July 19-21 (Fri-Sun) Wyeth/North Lake/Herman Creek Backpack - Class C

This is a qualifying trip for the Ross Lake Loop Backpack in August. Hike about a 20-25 mile loop, depending on group decisions. Water crossings. Limit 8. Hard climb up to North Lake where we spend the first night. Then travel south to the rim with a good view of Mt. Hood, across the saddle, and drop down to Herman Creek. Application form and Emergency Contact Information forms need to be received by leader before Friday July 12th. These forms are available here.
Leader: Linda Conrad. Register at lcgrconrad@aol.com or 360-837-3787.

July 20 (Sat) Pioneer Bridal Trail - Class A

With the help of a car shuttle we will hike 4 downhill miles in the Mt. Hood area. If you are doing the hike only, leader may be able to arrange carpools from Portland. Leader will be staying at Tyee Lodge. If you plan to come to the lodge, register with the lodge host for meals or overnight. Depart: Forest Service Lolo Pass Ranger Station at 10:30 AM. Please Register with leader: Please sign up with Barb Jones 503-829-6424 or 503-819-8983

July 20-21 (Sat-Sun) Hike and Dine Tyee

Please join us for a German dinner at Tyee Lodge. Host is Nancy Overpeck. Cooks are Barb Jones and Jessie Tucker. Dinner limited to 30 people. First twelve ladies to sign up with Nancy gets a lower bunk.
Make reservations with Nancy Overpeck at 360-573-6878 or overpeck@wa-net.com.

July 20-21 (Sat-Sun) Trapper Creek Loop Backpack - Class B

Cancelled - due to no interest.

Backpack to Observation Peak in the Trapper Creek Wilderness. We'll backcountry camp near the summit where there's no water. Bring containers to fill at a water source a mile or so below the summit. Bring lightweight tent, sleeping bag, the 10 Essentials, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 1 breakfast. This hike is described here: http://nwhiker.com/GPNFHike60.html. Hike 13.3 miles round trip with 2600 feet elevation gain. Application form and Emergency Contact Information form need to be received by leader before Saturday July 13. These forms are available at www.trailsclub.org under Backpack Participant Information. Drivers need NW Forest Pass for parking. Group limited to 7 because of limited camp sites.
Depart: Gateway Park and Ride 8:00 AM on Saturday
Leader: Jeff Lawton RSVP jeff@pdxinfo.com

July 21 (Sun) Timberline Lodge to Barlow Pass - Class A

Hike 5 miles downhill on Mt. Hood with the help of a car shuttle. Leader will be coming from Tyee Lodge but may be able to arrange carpools from Portland.
Depart: Mazama Sno-Park at 10:00 AM. Leader can provide more complete driving directions if needed. Please Register with leader: Please sign up with Barb Jones 503-829-6424 or 503-819-8983

July 21 (Sun) Silver Star MT. - Class B

Hike an 8 mile loop from Grouse Vista trailhead, climb 2000 feet past Pyramid Rock to the summit, returning past Sturgeon Rock on the Tarbell trail. Silver Star Mountain is a wildflower paradise and has 360' views from the summit. Drive 80 miles round trip, with the last 8 on gravel.
Depart: 8:00 AM from Gateway Park and Ride
Leader: Paul Cutter 360-260-1673 paulcutter1958@gmail.com

Week-4

Jul 22 (Mon) Springwater-fairview loop - Class B

This 25 mile SE Portland loop will be largely on dedicated bike paths, utilizing the I-205 bike path, Springwater Corridor bike path, Gresham-Fairview bike path, and the Marine drive bike path with a few connecting roads. It is relatively level (425 feet total ascent) with a lunch stop in Blue Lake park and a 12-15 mph pace with frequent regroups as needed.
Depart: 10 am from Gateway Park and Ride. E-mail leader by Jul 21 for exact meeting spot.
Leader: Terry Lawson 503-8199250, lawson.terry@gmail.com

July 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 between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Glenda Chaite Glenda@inbalanceservices.com, 503-261-1355

July 25 (Thu) Lake Oswego Historical Bike Tour - Class B

This special ride will focus on the historical neighborhood of our own Trails Club members Ann Marie Dudley and Ralph Rogers whose relatives were instrumental in the development of Lake Oswego. Length 25 miles with rides across the Oregon City bridge, through West Linn, Lake Oswego, Trion Park and Selwood Br to Milwaukie. Alternate shorter ride is available. Call leader for details.
Meet: Rowe Middle School, 3606 SE Lake Rd, Milwaukie. Time depends on weather, call leader.
Leader: Allen Burrell, burrell@teleport.com or 503-288-3859

July 27-28 (Sat-Sun) Tyee work Party

The goal for this month is to get started on some of the projects identified at our Spring meeting. Some of the projects are to replace the three wood bridges, remodel the fire escape to be child safe by current building standards, replace the seats on the kitchen deck with benches that can be portable or fold up to allow the deck to be cleaned. There will undoubtedly be additional needs identified by the end of the June work party.
For reservations call our cook Vicki Wood: Home 503-850-4366; Cell 503-515-7208 no later than Wednesday July 24th.
If you have questions feel free to call George Milne at 503-572-8512 or email lodgechair@trailsclub.org

July 28 (Sun) Independence/Buena Vista Bike Ride - Class B

A mid summer ride thru the farmlands and fields of Polk County. Mostly a flat ride with some rolling hills. The ride begins in Independence. We ride west to Monmouth, south to Helmick State Park, east to the Buena Vist Ferry for a lunch stop and then return to Independence. Bring lunch and lots of water. Ride 28/30 miles.
Call leader for meeting place, time & driving directions.
Leader: Ralph Rogers 503-434-6283

July 28 (Sun) Tyee Lodge Membership Qualifying Hike - Class A

View ski trails without snow, visit cozy Tyee Lodge, and fulfill club membership requirements all at the same time. Hike 4 miles with approximately 800 feet elevation gain on parts of 4 trails. At the lodge, snack or eat your lunch and meet members working on maintenance tasks.
Depart: 10:00 AM from Government Camp rest area on Hwy 26, outside restrooms. Park near highway guardrails. Contact leader with questions before 9:00 AM July 27th. No registration required.
Leader: Vicki Wood 503-850-4366 or 503-515-7208 or vw48@comcast.net

Week-5

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

July 31 (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: Leader: Catherine Schiedler catherineschied@gmail.com