Events

Week-1

May 1 (Sun) Tualatin Valley Scenic Bike way (1st part) Class A/B

We will ride the first part of this Scenic Bikeway from Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro to Forest Grove on back roads through scenic farmland. Lunch will be at Rogers Park in Forest Grove and then return to Hilsboro. Total mileage is about 30 miles.
Meet: 10 AM at Rood Bridge Park, 4000 SE Rood Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123.
Leader: Gisela Piercy, 503 648-5885 or giselapiercy@gmail.com
Please register with leader by Sat., April 30th.

May 1 (Sun) TCO Banquet 4:30 7:00 PM

Please join your fellow outdoor enthusiasts at our Annual Trails Club of Oregon Banquet!

This year we are excited to announce that we will be holding a silent auction and we have a special guest speaker: Erin "Wired" Saver, well-known Triple Crown long distance backpacker. Erin has completed over 10,000 miles of hiking on major trails, including the thru-hiker's coveted Triple Crown.

This years Banquet will be held at Elephants on Corbett.
See here For details

May 4 (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 hike through the arboretum and have lunch at the Cascade Grill just inside the zoo gate. No entrance fee required.
Meet: 9:30 AM - at the Hoyt Arboretum visitors center at 4000 SW Fairview. Parking is free on the street but the lots cost, so carpool if you can.
Leader: Kathy Pollock, 503-341-9441, pollockkathy@ymail.com

May 4 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike from 6 pm until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Depart: 6PM sharp! from  Wallace Park between NW 2 5th and 26th on Raleigh. Class A Leader:  Deb Ralls, debbieralls@yahoo.com
Class B Leader:  Donna Covi, 360-573-1294  dcibike2@aol.com

May 5 (Thurs) Multnomah Trail to Angels Rest Hike – Class B

We will hike up Multnomah Trail (441) to Waukeena Trail (420) to Waukeena Springs up 2 more miles to Angels Rest trail (415) for Lunch. I cannot think of a hike so close in that has so many cascading creeks, sublime views of the Gorge combined with so wide a spectrum of hiking difficulties. Total distance is eleven miles, the out and back to Angels Rest is four miles. For me once those 13 switch backs are done in the first mile it becomes just a serene walk in the Gorge with a multitude of cascading falls and Gorge views to die for. My estimate is the elevation gain to Angels Rest at 2,000 ft, expect to complete hike between 5 and 6 PM making the commute home manageable.
Meet: 10 AM At my house: 1260 NW Bella Vista Court, in Gresham
or 10:45 outside the Mulnomah Falls gift shop at 10:45.
Leader: Ron Silvis 971-998-5042 ronaldrjsilvis@aol.com
Please RSVP or call if you have any concerns or questions.

May 5 (Thu) Bike and Dine – SW Portland around the Riverfront - Class A

Please join me for an easy ride and lunch! We'll start in SW Portland, ride up to the Steel Bridge to the eastside, cross the Hawthorne and then go back to the eastside on the Tilikum. We will stop at OMSI for lunch in their excellent café, and then ride across the new Sellwood Bridge back to SW Portland. About 12 miles round trip, almost all bike path, so an excellent ride for beginners. Please bring a lock to lock your bike at OMSI. I don’t ride in the rain, so check with me that morning if the weather seems iffy.
Depart: 10 AM corner of SW Virginia and SW Nebraska. This is near Porcelli’s Restaurant if you need an address.
Leader: Audrey Perino, audrey53@comcast.net 503-246-6462 or 503-522-9911 (cell)

May 7 (Sat) Dog Mt. hike - Class B

If you can't make Ron's hike on the 16th come join me as we enjoy the views and the flowers on a classic Gorge hike. If you haven't been on this hike before be ready for 2700 feet of elevation gain. Hike itself is 6.9 miles R/t. Lunch at the top. And then take a different route down. We won't go up the steepest trail. My pace is relaxed. Wind is always a possibility so be prepared for any weather. And poison oak is present.
Depart: 8 AM Gateway Park and Ride to get a parking space at the trailhead. NW Forest pass required. Meet near center part of ground floor parking garage. I am driving a black Honda Civic.
Leader: Brian Carlson 503-960-9451 owatta53@hotmail.com

Week-2

May 9 (Mon) Hamilton Mountain Hike – Class C

Please join for a hike up Hamilton Mountain. Hamilton Mountain is a 8 mile loop past Hardy Creeks 2 falls ( Hardy and Rodney Falls) to Hamiltons Peak at 2,800 ft. The best views do not happen until we get to the Saddle which is another half mile. Elevation gain at the peak was 2,000 feet. We will have lunch at the Saddle then decide whether to add another 2 1/2 miles our hike by continuing on up. We will take Dons cutoff on the way down. Expect to be back to the parking lot between 5 and 6 thereby greatly alleviating commute time home. Washington State Discovery Pass required, I have one; otherwise $5 parking fee.
Meet: 9:30 AM - At my house: 1260 NW Bella Vista Court, in Gresham
or 11:00 AM at the Trail Head.
Leader: Ron Silvis 971-998-5042 ronaldrjsilvis@aol.com
Please RSVP or call if you have any concerns or questions.

May 11 (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.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Friendly House at NW Thurman and 26th.
Leader: Wayne Schweinfest, 503-253-3073, WSchweinfest@msn.com.

May 11 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike from 6 pm until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Depart: 6PM sharp! from  Wallace Park between NW 2 5th and 26th on Raleigh. Class A Leader:  Catherine Schiedler 503-234-1839, catherineschied@gmail.com
Class B Leader:  Gini Batemen, 503-475-8712  ginibateman@comcast.net

May 13 (Fri) Lacamas Lake Bike Ride - Class B

We will ride around Green Mountain and Lacamas Lake with nice views of the lake and areas of Vancouver and Camas. The ride is 26 miles with 1050 feet of total ascent, with a lunch stop at Lacamas Lake.
Depart: 10 AM on SE MacGillivray Blvd just east of SE Chakalov in Vancouver - email leader for directions.
Leader: Terry Lawson 503-819-9250 lawson@gmail.com
Register with leader via e-mail — may reschedule if bad weather.

May 13-15 (Fri-Sun) Tyee Work Party

Cancelled - still snow on the road

Week-3

May 16 (Mon) Dog Mountain Hike – Class B

Please join me Mfor a hike up Dog Mountain. The Balsamroot should be ablaze in a fit of Glory on our way to the pasteural summit for Lunch. This hike is rated strenuous, we will take the Augsperger Trail route up, this adds 0.6 miles to the 6.9 mile hike but is spreads out elevation gain to 2,700 feet in 3.7 miles. My pace can best be described as leisurely.
Meet: 9:45 AM - At my house: 1260 NW Bella Vista Court, in Gresham to car pool
or 11:00 AM at the Dog Mt. Trail Head. NW Forest Pass Required.
Leader: Ron Silvis 971-409-9710 ronaldrjsilvis@aol.com
Please RSVP to leader for this hike. Call or email any questions or concerns you may have.

May 18 (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.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Friendly House at NW Thurman and 26th.
Leader: Glenda Chaite, 503-261-1355, glenda@inbalanceservices.com

May 18 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike from 6 pm until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Depart: 6PM sharp! from  Wallace Park between NW 2 5th and 26th on Raleigh. Class A Leader:  Catherine Schiedler 503-234-1839, catherineschied@gmail.com
Class B Leader:  Bruce Seymour,  bruceseymour65@gmail.com

May 19 (Thur) Bike the Trolley Trail - class A

We are repeating the lovely ride from the Milwaukie Riverfront Park through Oak Grove and Gladstone on the bike path called Historic Trolley Trail to the Clackamas River where we will have a rest and snack. The return is via the bike path along I-205 for a short distance and then on neighborhood streets to make a nice loop. Total mileage is 17 miles with very little elevation gain. The biking is half on dedicated bike path and half on city streets. We can have lunch in downtown Milwaukie after the ride.
Meet: 10 AM at Milwaukie Riverfront Park, McLaughlin Blvd and Jefferson St (there is a traffic signal) enter the parking lot on the next driveway after the light. Coming from the South, take the turn lane before the Jefferson St signal.
Leader: Gerda Eck 503-804-4214
Please register with leader, thanks.

May 19 (Thur) Adventures and Travel - A Walking Safari in Kenya

Sonia Buist M.D. will talk about the magic of a walking safari in Kenya and briefly about her experience directing a global Program that teaches lung specialists in low income countries how to do clinical research. She is a Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University, the author of 2 hiking guides to Mt Hood (Hikes & Walks on Mt Hood and Around & About Mt Hood: exploring the Timberline Trail), and has hiked extensively in Europe. Her work takes her (every year) to Africa, Latin America, Turkey, India, Indonesia, China and Vietnam. When she can, she adds on a few days to explore and get to know the people of the countries she visits.
Social hour 6:30 p.m, program starts at 7:00 p.m. Please bring a snack to share or $1 donation towards expenses. Guests are very welcome!
Location: Rose Villa Rec Hall, Fireside Room and Art Rooms.
For more information, please contact Barb Jones, barbjones50@hotmail.com or call 503-619-9567.

May 20-22 (Fri-Sun) Nesika Work Trip

We will continue wood hauling, road work, trail clearing and start on Main lodge porch. We will continue with our fire break around the lodge. Bring weed whackers and brush trimming tools. If weather is nice we will do some painting on dorms and out buildings. Bring wood working tools to set up for July Roofing project. If you have harness; we could use someone on roofs to sweep winter debris.
We still need a cook if anyone is interested.
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.

May 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Badger Creek Exploratory Backpack - Class A

We’ll hike up the Badger Creek Trail on the east side of Mount Hood, going between three to five miles in with about 400 feet of elevation gain. Distance will depend on where we decide to spend the night. Trail follows Badger Creek and is generally a quiet forested trail to hike. This backpack is open to those who are new or returning to backpacking.
Register With Leader: Bill Yandon (Home) 503-538-3643 (Cell) 503-887-2932 or wkyandon@earthlink.net prior to Tuesday May 17th at 8:00 PM

May 21 (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 along the way. Trails Club folks will be at the lodge working so it will be open for your visit. Bring water and snacks. Approx. 8 miles rt, 1700-1800 ' elev. gain., moderate pace.
Departing 8:30 AM from Gateway Park & Ride Garage, or 9:15 AM from Multnomah Lodge gift shop.
Leader: Jane Garbisch 503-314-2233

May 22 (Sun) Portland Loop Bike Ride — Class B

We will do a 32-mile loop on Portland's dedicated bike paths and on roads with bike lanes or little traffic. Mostly flat with some uphills and views of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and Johnson Creek.
Contact leader for start time & location.
Leader: Maureen Covell, 503-954-4501, charleycvl@aol.com

Week-4

May 23 (Mon) Table Mountain hike - Class C Cancelled by leader

Please join me for a hike to Table Mountain. 60 hikes within 60 miles of Portland Hike book describes this hike as Strenuous. I have not done this yet, but WILL within the next couple of weeks. This is an 8.5 mile out and back strenuous hike. Tentatively hike starts at Bonneville Resort. check out their web site at www.bonnevilleresort.com. As for me I intend to stop for a soak after finishing this, as described in the Book LEG BUSTER.
Meet: 8 AM at my home 1260 NW Bella Vista Court, Gresham before carpooling up the Gorge on 84. I expect a full 8 hour hike so please be on time.
Leader: Ron Silvis 971-998-5042 ronaldrjsilvis@aol.com

May 25 (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 meet at the Springville Trailhead off of Skyline Blvd. There are two roads labeled NW Springville Road off of NW Skyline Blvd. The Forest Park entrance road is on the east side of NW Skyline Blvd at approximately 7018 NW Skyline Blvd. Turn east onto this Springville Road. In a few hundred feet, the road ends and parking is available in the U-shaped gravel lot on your left.
If you need more details, please contact the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM at Springville Trail as described above.
Leader: Ron Silvis, 971-998-5042, ronaldrjsilvis@aol.com. ronaldrjsilvis@aol.com

May 25 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike from 6 pm until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 800 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Depart: 6PM sharp! from  Wallace Park between NW 2 5th and 26th on Raleigh. Class A Leader:  Chaz Shaw 503-702-3094, chaznw@gmail.com
Class B Leader:  Bob Link,  fanmanr@aol.com

May 26 (Thu) Tualatin Vally Scenic Bikeway (2nd part) Class A/B

This time we will start in Forest Grove, Rogers Park, and ride on back roads to Banks and back. Again it is basically a flat ride on back roads through scenic farm land about 30 miles total. Lunch will be in Banks at the Banks/Vernonia Trailhead.
Meet: 10 AM at Rogers Park, on 18th and Elm St, in Forest Grove.
Leader: Gisela Piercy, 503 648-5885 or giselapiercy@gmail.com
Please register with leader by Sat., May 25th.

May 28 (Sat) 5 Covered Bridges ride - Class C

Tour the Scio, OR. area and visit 5 historic covered bridges. This ride is through the beautiful rolling hills and farmland around Scio Oregon. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water. There are no restaurants along the route and water is limited. The Covered Bridges Cafe has a restroom but they would prefer if you purchased something to use it. Ride Distance : 47 miles, Elevation gain : 1360 ft.
Ride with GPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/users/201662/routes
Meet: 9:00 AM In front of City Hall in Scio Driving Distance: 140 mi round trip, 1.5 hrs each way. Carpooling: Email me if you are interested in carpooling and I will put you in contact with others interested in carpooling.
Leader: Chaz Shaw chaznw@gmail.com Cell: 503-729-7560

May 28-30 (Sat-Mon) Memorial Day Weekend At Nesika

Join us at Nesika Lodge for a family-friendly Memorial Day weekend. Saturday night's feast will include southern style pork ribs flown in from Corky's Barbecue in Memphis, TN along with southern side dishes. Dinner will be $12 ($5 extra for the ribs, assuming enough people sign up -- if not enough folks sign up, menu might be different). Dinner will also be served Sunday night and breakfast on Sunday and Monday mornings. Come for the weekend or just for the rib dinner Sat. night. There will likely be a 6-7 mile hike on Sunday. Reserve NO LATER THAN Tuesday, May 24, so we can order the ribs in time. Watch here for further details on gate opening times, etc.
Reservations: Audrey Perino audrey53@comcast.net or 503-246-6462.

Week-5

May 30 (Mon) – North Plains to Dairy Creek Bike- Class B

Head NW from North Plains through farm land to Dairy Creek. Follow the East Fork of Dairy Creek north through the valley, a gentle climb with the land gradually closing in on the road. Turn around at the bridge on NW Greener Rd. 27+ miles, 700+’ elevation gain. Driving distance 8 miles from NW 185th Ave & Hwy 26.
Depart: Contact the leader for meeting place & time.
Leader: Rich Fuhs; 503-690-5077 Rich.Fuhs@gmail.com

May 30 (Mon) Ramona Falls - Class B

Please join me for a hike to Ramona Falls. If I had a favorite hike, I think this would be it. The hike is 7.1 mile baloon loop rated easy in the book; I think I would need to change that to moderate, 800 feet elevation gain in 3 miles. I will hike this before 30 May to determine best place to cross stream. Lunch at the Falls and celebratory moocha on the way home worked well last time.
Meet: 10 AM at my home 1260 NW Bella Vista Court, Gresham or Safeway Parking lot 10:45 in Sandy before proceeding to the trailhead.
Leader: Ron Silvis 971-998-5042 ronaldrjsilvis@aol.com
Please RSVP to leader for this hike.