Events

Week-1

Week-2

Apr 6 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park. We then have lunch at a nearby cafe.
This week we will We will hike across the new Sellwood bridge and up into the cemeteries.
Depart: Sellwood Riverfront Park at SE Spokane and SE Oaks Park Way in the parking lot.
Leader: Chuck Barrows, 503-729-4184, barrows4967@msn.com

Apr 9 (Sat) Banks/Vernonia Bike – Class B

Start off the cycling season with this favorite. A 40 mi round trip ride on the Banks-Vernonia Trail. The trail is a former rail line so the grade is fairly gentle as we climb up to Vernonia. You can bring your lunch or have lunch at one of the restaurants in Vernonia. Shorten this ride by meeting us at one of the trailheads along the way.
Depart: 10 AM from Banks Trailhead
Leader: Chaz Shaw 503-729-7560 chaznw@gmail.com
Register by Email to leader or signup on the TCO MeetUp site.

Week-3

Apr 13 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area.
This week Ken Kane will lead a five-mile interpretive hike in West Linn, followed by lunch at a nearby cafe. Highlights of the hike include Camassia Nature Area and a view of Willamette Falls from the Oregon City Bridge. Detailed information, including bus route and starting point GPS address, can be found by going to this link: http://www.woodbloom.com/kenaud/West_Linn_part2.pdf
Depart: 9:30 AM, Hammerle Park parking lot off of Hwy. 43 in West Linn.
Leader: Ken Kane, 503-522-9997, ken@woodbloom.com

Apr 15 (Fri) Burnt Bridge Bike – Class A/B

The A level ride will be a 16 mile out and back along the Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway bike trail. The B level ride with follow this part with a ride of about the same length out to Vancouver Lake and Frenchman's Bar along the Columbia River. Both parts are relatively level and quite scenic.
Depart: 10 am from Burnt Bridge Ck Trailhead on NW Lakeshore Dr just past the intersection with NW Bernie Dr in Vancouver, WA. You can park on Bernie.
Leader: Terry Lawson 503-8199250 lawson@gmail.com
Please e-mail leader by Thursday, April 14, indicating which parts you wish to ride.

Week-4

Apr 20 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park. We then have lunch at a nearby cafe. This weeks hike will be at This hike will be at Powell Butte Nature Park.
Depart: 9:30 AM Powell Butte Nature Park at 16160 SE Powell Blvd.
Leader: Fenella Robinson, 503-251-2987, fenusa@hevanet.com

Apr 21 (Thu) Col River: Wintler Park Bike – Class A

Ride from Wintler park along Columbia River and return about 15 miles.
Meet: 10 AM Wintler park. Contact leader, for more infomation
exit I-5 at City Center. Turn left, go 5 blocks, turn left ,south, on Columbia St. flashing red light, big sign TERMINAL ONE, turn right. OlD Red lion on left. New parking lot, on right (it's a new road north of the closed hotel.) Make a right turn into this lot. Park in the very west end. Don't park in hotel area. Torque Coffee shop only thing in hotel.
Leader: Nancy Overpeck 360-836-5464, cell 503-806-2900, or overpeck@wa-net.com
Contact leader, for more infomation

Apr 22 (Fri) Burnt Bridge Bike – Class A/B

Moved to April 15!

Apr 22-24 (Fri - Sun) Nesika Work Trip

Come help us with clean-up after winter. There is lot of wood to move off the road and get into the lodge. We will need to repair the road with gravel in spots where water has cut into the road. We will start hauling in supplies for this years projects; dorm roof, road work, main lodge front porch remodel. There are many trees down on trails which need to be cleaned up. The lodges need to have their spring cleanings and wood moved to main lodge to resupply from Playground. Also, we need to get a list of members who will volunteer to come up for the July work trip to replace the roof. We have a contractor who has volunteered to oversee the project in a professional manner. Bring trail clearing equipment and wood splitting equipment.
Susan Taylor will be cooking to meet Vegan and Gluten free food requirements.
Meet at Larch Mountain Gate at 9:00 AM Sat AM. We will have gate open for 15 minutes. Then locked. If you want to come in on Friday to help set up let us know when you register.
To register: Contact Linda Conrad 360-837-3787 or lcgrconrad@aol.com
Register online at the TCO Meetup.
When you register let me know what day you are coming and how long you are staying.

Week-5

Apr 27 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park. We then have lunch at a nearby cafe.
For the starting location of this week’s hike, watch here or call or email the leader.
Leader: Leader: Audrey Perino, 503-522-9911, audrey53@comcast.net

Apr 30 (Sat) President's hike - Silver Falls loop - Class B

Join us for a Trails Club tradition - the Annual President's Hike, held on the day before the Club's Annual Banquet.
This year I have chosen one of my personal favorites - Silver Falls Trail of Ten Falls. I hope you can join us!
About the Trail: This hike is a popular trail through Silver Falls State Park's forested canyons visiting 10 spectacular waterfalls, five more than 100 feet high. Total hiking distance: 7 Miles, Elevation gain: 700 feet, Hiking Time: 3.5-4 hours, Difficulty Level (1-6): 2. Dogs: No dogs allowed on trail. Permits: $5.00 per car.
After Hike: Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant, 111 W. Locust Street, Stayton for thos so inclined.
Meet: 8 AM- Tualatin South Park & Ride, 18955 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Tualatin, OR. At Silver Falls we will park in the South Falls Day-Use Area (follow signs to Picnic Area C and park at far end of lot).
Leader: Pam Moore pmoor1@gmail.com
See full details and sign up on Meetup: http://meetu.ps/e/Bvrnz/1lfYv/a