Events

Week-1

Sept 1 (Mon) - Burnt Bridge Creek - Frenchman's Bar - Class A/B

The short A level ride is an out and back on the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail. It is 16 miles long with scenic views. The B level ride follows this with 17 more miles and stops at Vancouver Lake and Frenchman's Bar on the Columbia, eating lunch at one of them. The total route has 850 feet of ascent.
Depart:10 AM at Bernie and Lakeshore TH of Burnt Bridge Creek Trail.
Leader: Terry Lawson 503-819-9250, lawson.terry@gmail.com
E-mail leader to register for the ride, saying whether you plan to ride the shorter or longer route.

Sept 3 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

Wednesday morning hikers meet each week at Friendly House ... but how much do you know about it and the surrounding neighborhood? Come trek and learn as Ken Kane leads an interpretive hike of that part of northwest Portland. You'll find out about Portland's only world's fair ... and where Joe DiMaggio played ball ... and where he went for a post-game plate of pasta.
If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Friendly House on NW 26th between Savier and Thurman
Leader: Ken Kane - ken@woodbloom.com 503-522-9997

Sept 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).
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

Week-2

Sept 10 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

Brook Gutman, assisted by Gretchen Holden, will lead a hike in the Multnomah Village area of SW Portland. This is about a 2 1/2 hour hike with small hills, no major elevation gains, along the way. Lunch on deck at O'Connors.
Please be ready to depart at 9:45 am in Multnomah Village at the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219 in the parking lot off of Capitol Hwy, below the main building and basketball courts. Starbucks is across the street. Rest rooms available at the MAC. Hike quiet residential streets to Gabriel Park. Proceed to Custer Park in Hillsdale, returning to Multnomah Village.
May be someone to redirect people at the usual meeting place at Friendly House IF we can find a volunteer.

Sept 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).
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

Sept 11 (Thu) Mt Angel Oktoberfest Bike – Class A-

A short fun ride to Mt Angel and Oktoberfest. The ride will be about 14-20 miles with time to ambulate Oktoberfest. We will enter Mt Angel on Church street from the West to minimize traffic. Most of the ride will be on very lightly travelled roads. Even though this is a short ride allow plenty of time for the Oktoberfest.
Meet: Gervais, by the railroad, at 10:00 AM.
Leader: Louis Sowa 503-320-0440 LSowa@earthlink.net
Please register with the leader by 8 PM Wednesday September 10.

Sept 13 (Sat) Hike to Nesika Lodge - Class B

Ever wondered what's above Multnomah Falls? Come with us and find out! We'll hike through lush temperate rainforest, along Multnomah Creek part of the way, passing many waterfalls, on our way to the Trails Club of Oregon's Nesika Lodge for lunch and a tour of the grounds. This hike will qualify participants for Club membership, if they wish to sign up. Hike approx. 8 miles round trip with 1,800-2,000 feet elevation gain, and drive 48 miles round trip. Please call or e-mail to register, thanks!
Depart: 8:30am from Gateway Park and Ride, or 9:15am from Multnomah Falls Lodge
Leader: Lisa Osburn 503-476-5638 or riversdream@msn.com

Sept 13-14 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work Party

Join us for our monthly lodge work trip at Nesika lodge. Contact lodge chaor Glenn conrad for details.

Sept 13-14 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Lodge Work Party

Come join us for the September Tyee Lodge Work Party Weekend. Projects include remolding the Men’s restroom, cleaning, moving wood and several odd jobs that need to be accomplished this Fall. Paul Snively will be the Work Party Chair during this weekend. Joan Miller will be cooking delicious meals for us. Sign up for the weekend or for the day. Everyone is welcome!
Register with Callista Snively by Sunday, September 7th tyeechair@trailsclub.org or cell 503-330-7344.

Sept 13-14 (Sat-Sun) Indian Heaven Loop Exploratory Backpack - Class B

We’ll explore the Indian Heaven Wilderness, with its many lakes in the Washington South Cascades. Our trailhead will be at the Cultus Creek Campground, and when we enter the wilderness we will multiple options at to where to explore and camp. Area is known for its lakes and also for mosquitoes, but hopefully by going in September most will be gone. Distance in will be between 4-5 miles depending on where we end up and about 1700 feet of elevation gain.
To register, Application form and Emergency Contact Information form needs to be received by leader before Thursday September 10th, 2014. These forms are available On the Backpack Page under Backpack Participant Information.
to Register Contact Leader Bill Yandon by 8 PM Thursday September 10th. wkyandon@earthlink.net, 503-538-3643 (Home), 503-887-2932 (Cell)

Sept 14 (Sun) Covered Bridges Bicycle - Class B

We may be doing two groups this year. The long route includes all five covered bridges in the area and is about 47 miles. The shorter route will visit four bridges and is about 34 miles. All of these bridges are still in daily use. We will have lunch at the County wayside adjacent to one of the bridges, and next to a swimming hole. The objective is to enjoy the covered bridges and the countryside as a group. This ride may be an all day event, as this is a leisurely trip with lots of stops.
Link to 4 Bridge Route map http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5552933
Meet: I5 rest area south of Wilsonville, Time: 8:30 AM
Leader: Charles Shaw 503-729-7560, chaznw@gmail.com. Contact me if you can lead one of the rides.

Week-3

Sept 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 Friendly House on NW 26th between Savier and Thurman
Leader: Kathy Pollock 503-341-9441 pollockkathy@ymail.com, -->

Sept 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).
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Catherine Schiedler 503-234-1839. catherineschied@gmail.com

Sept 20 (Sat) Gunsight Butte Hike - Class B Cancelled by leader

Sept 20 (Sat) Bald Mt and Ponds below McNeil Point Hike - Class B

We’ll hike up to the Pacific Crest and Timberline Trail using the Top Spur Trail to the area around Bald Mountain and the northwest side of Mount Hood. After going round to the scenic south side of Bald Mountain, we’ll climb up a scenic ridge overlooking Mount Hood and end up at seasonal ponds below McNeil Point. If the weather is clear, we should have fantastic views of the west face of Mount Hood. Round trip miles will be approximately 7 miles with 1700 feet of elevation gain.
If you plan on attending the Hike and Dine at Tyee, please register with Lodge Host.
Register with leader before 9:00 PM on Thursday Sept. 18th as this hike goes into the Mt. Hood Wilderness and the group must be held to 12 hikers.
Depart from the Gateway Transit Center at 8:30.
Leader: Bill Yandon Home: 503-538-3643 Cell 503-887-2932 or e-mail wkyandon@earthlink.net

Sept 20 (Sat) Membership Hike Lower Salmon River - Class A

With a visit to Tyee Lodge, this hike meets all membership requirements. Old growth hike along the Salmon River 4 miles round trip 100 ft. el. gain. This is a short way off Hwy 26 in the Zigzag area A nice stop on the way to Tyee for the Hike & Dine dinner that evening and/or to stay overnight (Tyee Hike & Dine Sept. 20-21 information below for reservations). Or you can just visit Tyee Lodge after the hike. Drive round trip 82 miles for the hike or hike and Tyee Lodge 116 miles
Depart: 8:30am from Gateway Park and Ride
Leader: Joan Miller 503-524-0562 or membershipchair@trailsclub.org before 8:00pm Friday

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

Jim Flick will be our cook/host for dinner. The menu will be green salad, roasted chicken breasts, roasted vegetables with pesto sauce, white rice, and apple pie. Black bean burgers are available for vegetarians. Cost is $9 for dinner, and $3 breakfast, day use lodge fee $2, nonmember overnight $15, member $10. Lodge will be open by 10:00 a.m. on Sat.
Please register by Wed, Sept 17.
Regiater with: Jim Flick at 360–687-4776 or email jjgff@hotmail.com

Week-4

Sept 22 (Mon) North Plains Bike Ride - Class A-B

We will ride from North Plains to the end of Dairy Creek Road through fairly flat country. The roads have little traffic and the scenery is beautiful farmland ending at the crossing of Dairy Creek. This ride is about 25 miles.
Depart: We will meet at the North Plains McDonald just off Hwy 26. Please call or e-mail leader for starting time and to register by Sunday night.
Leader: Gisela Piercy, 503-648-5885 or giselapiercy@gmail.com

Sept 24 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

Water feature hike downtown, 4 mi. + 1.5 mile return or public transportation, then lunch at a nearby cafe. If you would like to know more information, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Friendly House on NW 26th between Savier and Thurman
Leader: Ray Amsinger, rayamsinger@hotmail.com 503-442-9228,

Sept 24 (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).
Depart: 6:00 PM from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on NW Raleigh St.
Leader: Eric Berg ericwb@aol.com

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