Events

Week-1

Oct 2 (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: Kathy Pollock 503-753-0560 pollockkathy@ymail.com,

Oct 2(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

October 5 (Sat) Hardy Ridge - Class B

Let's hike up this beautiful open ridge in the Gorge and enjoy fall colors and spectacular views of Hamilton Mountain, Mt Adams and Mt. Hood. I like this trail because it's usually uncrowded. The first part of the hike follows shady forest roads with moderate gain, but there's also a short, steep climb up to start of the mile-long open ridge. Bring water and a lunch. A Washington State Discovery Pass is required for parking at the trailhead.
A complete description of this hike can be found here: http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Hardy_Ridge_Loop_Hike.
Distance: 8.1 miles round trip; Elevation gain: 2200 feet; Difficulty: Moderate
Depart From: Gateway Transit Center parking garage at 8:30 AM (99th and NE Glisan)
Leader: Jeff Lawton
Make reservations with Jeff Lawton at trailsclubtrips@gmail.com.

Oct 6 (Sun) Wauna Viewpoint Hike – Class A

We start from a parking lot near Bonneville Dam for this easy paced hike. Climb to a view of the Columbia Gorge and loop back along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Hike 4.8 miles with 900 feet elevation gain. Drive about 70 miles round trip. Drivers need a trailhead parking permit.
Depart: 9:00 AM from Gateway Park and Ride
Leader: Carolyn Jenkins 503-422-6456

Week-2

Oct 9 (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: Callista Snively 503-330-7344 kissta9@gmail.com,

Oct 12 (Sat) Nesika Lodge Membership Hike---Class B

This hike will pass through dense forest and see several waterfalls and Columbia Gorge views on the way to visit Trails Club's historic and tranquil Nesika Lodge. Members will be spending the weekend doing maintenance tasks at the lodge and will welcome you to rest and eat your snack/lunch. If you would like to become a member, this hike and lodge visit meet all membership requirements. This moderately strenuous hike is about 8 miles round trip with about 1800 feet elevation gain. We hike to the top of Multnomah Falls then another 3 miles along Multnomah Creek and a gravel road that will take us near the lodge. Bring water and lunch or snacks. Depart: Gateway Park and Ride 8:30 AM or Multnomah Falls gift shop 9:15 AM
Leader: Bob Walker 503-318-7425 or 70190bikerbob@gmail.com.

Oct 12-13 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work Party

Bring your woodcutting and stacking skills for our last worktrip of the season. We hope to have one of the large hazard trees down for processing into the woodshed. We will finish up any remaining projects and prepare for the winter hiking season at our unique home in the National Scenic Area. Pamela Moore and Jeff Crinklaw will be our cooks.
Register with: Glen Conrad at 360-837-3787 or lcgrconrad@aol.com by Wednesday night Oct 9

Week-3

Oct 16 (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: Ron Silvis 971-998-5042 ronaldrjsilvis@aol.com,

Oct 18-22 (Fri-Tue) Strawberry Mtn. Wilderness Backpack (with car shuttle) - Class C

Fall is beautiful in the Strawberry Mts: golden larch, no crowds, and lots of wildlife. Drive to area Oct. 18th, stopping for an early dinner in John Day or Canyon City. Leave one car at East Fork Canyon Creek TH, camp first night at Murray C.G., then enter wilderness at Meadow Fork TH. Oct. 19th hike in on Meadow Fork trail(#376), heading to Slide Lake to camp 1st night, 6.7 mi. Oct. 20th, hike approx. 7 miles to a campsite along Strawberry Basin trail. Oct. 21st head to Hotel de Bum camp on East Fork Canyon trail, with optional side trip up Strawberry Mt.(8-10 mi). Oct. 22nd hike out to car 8.3 mi. Dogs welcome; must have leash with you. Be prepared for winter conditions and rain. Expect significant elevation gain and loss, possible blowdown on trails, creek crossings, and extended miles without water source. Route may change at any time due to unexpected trail conditions. Leader has not scouted the route.
Depart: from leader's house in NE Portland, Fri, Oct 18th at 7:30 AM. One way driving distance to Canyon City: 276 mi. Shuttle distance approx. 12 miles.
Leader: Laura Borchers, 503-984-1578 or laurainpdx@gmail.com
Limit: 6

Oct 19 (Sat) Twin Lakes Area Hike - Class B

Wilderness restrictions limit group size to 12. This Mt Hood area hike begins and ends at Frog Lake SnoPark. From there, we'll amble along the PCT for a couple miles before visiting Palmateer Point for spectacular (weather-permitting) views of Mt Hood. Our return route will loop past Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. If you would like to extend your day to include supper or lodging at Tyee Lodge, near Government Camp, please make reservations with the host. (see below). Non-members need to be hosted by a TCO member who is staying at the lodge to stay overnight.
Vehicles will need to display a NW Forest Pass. Hike: 9.1 miles w/ 1,550' elevation gain Drive: 100 r/t miles
Depart: 8:30 from Gresham Village Shopping Center on Burnside
Leader: Kelly Marlin, mazamamama@frontier.com or 503-665-6778

Oct 19-20 (Sat-Sun) Hike and Dine Tyee

Please join us for an authentic Indian dinner cooked by Ann McKinney, her daughter and son-in-law, Cielle and Bill, plus 4 year old Griffin. Cielle and Bill lived in India for two years and enjoy the food immensely. There will be a vegetarian dish plus a meat and/or fish option. When signing up, please let Ann know your spice preference and any other food related allergies or restrictions. Kids are more than welcome and Indian dress optional :-).
Register with: Ann McKinney 503-309-6579 or ormsbee36@gmail.com

Week-4

Oct 23 (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: Joan Miller 503-524-0562 gojo250@gmail.com,

Oct 26-27 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Work Party

This will be the last opportunity to complete projects we have worked on this summer. It has been a productive work season with work in progress to improve lighting in the living room and kitchen, faucets and drains in the kitchen sinks, the outside pie cooler, one new foot bridge, a covered outside wood storage structure and extensive repairs to the fire escape. There should also be wood to split and stack and it will be time to set up for the winter by covering windows, placing signs and poles and installing new rope on the path.. Debbie Ralls will be our cook.
Please make reservations no later than Wednesday the 23rd with George Milne, 503-572-8512 or email lodgechair@trailsclub.org lodgechair@trailsclub.org

Week-5

Oct 30 (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: Chuck Barrows 503-244-4967 barrows4967@msn.com,