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Events Calendar
All visitors and Trails Club members are encouraged to enjoy the great Northwest outdoors by selecting a hike, bike ride or other event from this calendar. Gentle Reminders provides explanation of hike difficulty and hike guideline. Detail description of common meeting is available at Meeting Places.
Index
Events
May 3-4 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Lodge Backpack Potluck; Class A-B
Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Nesika Lodge! Everyone will be responsible for bringing one Mexican dish to share with the group. You will be responsible for your own breakfast and lunch. Nesika Lodge is approximately 4.5 miles up from Multnomah Falls. If you have any questions please contact me.
Meal fees will not be collected as this is a potluck event.
Normal lodge fees do apply, $5/night members, $10/night non-members.
RSVP with leader by Thursday May 1.
Meet: Multnomah Falls Lodge Saturday @ 9:00 a.m.
Leader: Lisa Conrad, 360-513-7134, Lmc31408@yahoo.com
May 3 (Sat) Vancouver Bike Ride - Class A
Ride an easy 10 or 15 miles out to Vancouver Lake, Frenchmen's Bar and on to the end of the road if the weather and the riders are up to it. Bring your lunch and enjoy the lake, the river and the birds around this area.
Meet: 10 AM at the Fruit Valley Park. Call for instructions to Park if needed.
Leader: Ann Marie Dudley 360-944-6573
May 3 (Sat) Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Hike-Class A
Come join us in exploring the wildlife refuge. This is a slow pace bird watching hike. Bring your binoculars, bird identification book (if you have one) and trail lunch. No elevations gain on both trails. Kiwa hiking trail is 1.5 miles and the Oaks to Wetland Trail is 2.0 miles. We may walk part of the auto tour. $3.00 parking fee at refuge.
Meet: 8:00 a.m. at Gateway Transit Center or meet 8:30 a.m. at Salmon Creek Park and Ride, Vancouver.
Leader: Callista Dunn 503 330-7344 or Kissta9@aol.com
May 4 (Sun) Yamhill River Kayak or Canoe, Class 2B
From Lafayette to Newberg it's 12 river miles, half of it on the lazy Yamhill the rest on the Willamette River, which might offer a litle more challenge because of river traffic. Hopefully this early in the season we'll encounter a minimum of jet skis. Let's look for turles and beavers as well as red tail hawks, blue herons, perhaps even an eagle or an osprey. This trip is rated moderate with 4 to 5 hours on the water. Please check the website for requirements to join this trip.
Registration requested.
Meet 8:30AM Rodgers Landing Newberg to set up carshuttle.
Leader: Gerda Eck, 503-654-1353 gerdaeck@msn.com
May 6 (Tues) Vancouver Discovery Historic Loop - Class A
Starting at Fort Vancouver, stroll across the new Land Bridge to the Columbia River, walk along the waterfront to downtown, pass the stately mansions on Officers Row and the Vancouver Barracks, and view Heritage Trees. Optional tour of Fort Vancouver ($3 or federal Senior Pass). Hike 5 miles, 200 ft. elevation gain.
Driving Directions: I-5 North to Mill Plain Blvd exit (#1C), right on Mill Plain, right on Fort Vancouver Way, continue through traffic circle to E. 5th Street. Park on street.
Meet: E. 5th Street in front of Fort Vancouver, 9:30 a.m.
Leader: Mike Harrison (503) 659-7430
May 7 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A
We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Alternate meeting Place:Lake Oswego - at the public parking lot which is on the E. side of State St -just before you get to the Lake Theater. State St is the main N/S road thru downtown L.O. Meet at approx 9:50
Leader: Alan Kotz 503-656-7530
May 7 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B
6PM to 8PM ish.
We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Gini Bateman 503-475-8712 ginibateman@aol.com
May 8 (Thurs) Social Committee Meeting
Meeting to plan Summer Picnics, Nesika's July 4th Celebration, October's Party and special events for 2008. We will be meeting at Jane Olsen's at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Call for directions and to let us know that you will be attending. Please RSVP with Callista Dunn (503) 330-7344 or Kissta9@aol.com
May 10 (Saturday) Dalles Mt. Hike (class A)
Wonderful views and great flowers on this 6 to 8 mile hike on the Washington side of the Gorge across from The Dalles. Elevation gain is 1330 feet. Drive is 194 miles round trip.
Meet: Gateway Park and Ride, 8:00 am
Leader: Gary Holman, 503-261-3571
May 10-11 Introduction to Backpacking - Deschute River - Class A
A 7.5 mile loop is perfect for beginners. We'll camp and cook in a lovely meadow 3.5 miles from the trailhead. Bring your friends who have always wanted to try backpacking, or young children who are able to carry their own sleeping bag and food. Binoculars are essential for bird watching. Sunday's return trail takes us via Ferry Springs, a 500 ft elevation gain. We should be back to our cars by 1pm and in town for Mother's Day Dinner.
Registration required.
Leader: Gerda Eck 503-654-1353
May 10-11 (Sat-Sun)Deschutes River Mountain Bike Trip - Class B
This will be a 30 mile bike trip on a converted rails to trails roadbed along the beautiful Deschutes River. A mountain or fat-tired bike will be needed for this trip that will pass the historic Harris Ranch and an abandoned water tower as well as other points of past-era interest. Bring your camping gear and you can spend the night in a lovely meadow 3.5 miles from the trailhead. We should be back to our cars by 1pm and in town for Mother's Day Dinner on Sunday for those who wish to spend the night. Registration required.
Leader: Allen Burrell 503-654-1353 or burrell@teleport.com
May 10 (Sat) Mt Talbert Nature Park (Slow pace Class A)
Another hike for the slow crowd. A great place to see birds, flowers, oak trees as we slowly climb this extinct volcano near the Clackamas Town Center. Bring your binoculars, lunch, and water.
Meet 10:30 am at Mt. Talbert Nature Park, 10695 SE Mather Rd. Clackamas. The park is just east of I-205 and south of Sunnyside Road. From Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard turn south on 97th Avenue and follow until it becomes Mather Road. The park entrance is on the left off of Mather Road. Or take TriMet bus #156 Mather Rd. from Clackamas Town Center.
Leader: June Smelser, 503-668-4060, junesmelser@yahoo.com
May 11 (Sun) School Canyon Trail - Class B
7.2 mile, 1400 elevation gain hike in an eastside pine-oak ecosystem.
Wildflowers should be out. 240 mi RT Contact leader to register and for more information:
Elizabeth McLagan - mclaganej@yahoo.com, 503-231-6587
May 13 (Tues) Bald Butte Hike - Class B
Enjoy the springtime panorama of the Hood River Valley and five major peaks from an old lookout site. The summit meadow should be ablaze with wild flowers. Hike 8.4 miles, 2,300 ft. elevation gain. Drive 130 miles round trip; rider donation $13.
Meet: Lewis & Clark State Park, 8:30 a.m.
Leader: Susan Saul (360) 892-5643 or sunr1s3cr33k@gmail.com
May 13 (Tuesday) Indian Point Hike (Class B/C)
This is a strenuous hike but we will not be taking it too quickly. Hike up Herman Creek to the Gordon Creek trail and lunch at the site of an old Indian Pit with a wonderful view of the gorge if the day is fine. The final few feet have some exposure. If the snow hasn't melted we will do an alternative hike. Trail pass required. Wilderness restrictions apply. 8 miles and 2600 ft. gain in elevation. Drive is 78 miles round trip.
Meet: Lewis and Clark State Park lot near restroom 9:00 am
Leader: Diana Forester (503) 288-7782
May 14 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A
We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Phillip Jackson 503-639-6250
May 14 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B
PM to 8PM ish
We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Leader: Rich Fuhs 503-690-5077 rich.fuhs@verizon.net
May 15 (Thurs) Events & Adventures
Get a sense of what this polyglot country is like. American tourists seldom travel to South Africa, but those who do are rewarded with breathtaking scenery, abundant flora and amazing wildlife. They also experience a country coming to grips with its past while striving for a more harmonious future.
In February, Audrey Perino and Ken Kane spent two weeks in the country, from Cape Town on the west coast to Kruger National Park on the Mozambique border to the east. They will share their photos and impressions of the visit. Bicycle Committee will be making a presentation.
Meet: Rose Villa, 13505 SE River Road, Milwaukie, 7:30pm
Contact: Nancy Overpeck (360) 573-6878 or overpeck@wa-net.com
May 15 (Thurs)Sauvie Island Bike Ride - Class B
Meet at Howell House (parking at the store is not available) at 9:30 AM. This ride will be 44 miles if you have lunch at Reeder Beach store or 37 miles if you just stop & have lunch along the banks of the Columbia or 31 miles if you choose to skip going to the North end of Sauvie Island Road.
It is always beautiful on Sauvie Island.
Leader: Jennifer Bohlin 503-223-7677 or mauigirlis@comcast.net (Email is better as I will be out of town April 27-May 13).
May 17-18 (Sat-Sun) Herman Creek-Nobel Camp Backpack-Class C
We will be hiking the Herman Creek trail up to Nobel Camp. This is a class level between B and C with 6 to 8 miles and about 2800' of elevation gain. This trail does not offer a lot of views of the Gorge, but you will be immersed in old growth fir with trunks 6' in diameter. The hike itself will take us next to the creek passing by numerous small falls and streams that dump their waters into Herman Creek. After setting up camp, we can do a short hike to Tomlike Mtn, Green Point, Chinidere or even Wahtum lake. We can also leave those for Sunday morning or decide on a longer route back via Nick Eaton Ridge. Space is Limited so registration with the leader is mandatory. Dogs welcome on hike, must inform leader ahead of time.
Leader: Claudio Bernstein, 503-806-8994,cl-audio@comcast.net
May 17 & 18 (Sat-Sun) Nesika work trip
Weather permitting this will be our first full weekend of work at Nesika this year. We can begin work on the women's dorm south wall and the enclosure for our propane storage. We also need to clean the flues for the stove and water heater. The brush cut last fall and winter should be burned and we can continue to cut brush back from the lodge. There is firewood to be brought in and cleaning to be done. There will be something useful to do for everybody. Virginia Larson will be our cook. Meet at the intersection of Brauer Road and Palmer Mill Roads at 9:00 AM Saturday.
Register with Virginia 360-263-3541
May 17 (Sat) Membership Hike to Nesika - Class B
Hike to the Trails Club's Nesika Lodge, situated in a remote area above
the Columbia Gorge. Hike along Multnomah Creek above Multnomah Falls and see the spring flowers (including Trillium) bloom. We will have lunch at the Lodge. The hike is 8 miles round trip with approximately 1800 feet elevation gain. We usually return to the parking area around 3:30 p.m.
Leave: the visitor area at Multnomah Falls Lodge at 9:30 a.m.
Leader: Audrey Perino 503-246-6462 or 503-522-9911 (cell)
May 17-18 - Tyee Hike & Dine
This is the first Hike & Dine of 2008. Cooks, Bernice Schuchardt and her friend Marilyn Hays, will be preparing the dinner, which they have entitled, "Northwest Delight." The menu will include Northwest mushrooms, salmon and local berries (mushroom soup, salmon, rice, coleslaw, hot homemade biscuits, and local berry cobbler). We'll keep the price under $10 per person for the two meals - dinner and breakfast. Note that West Leg Road to Tyee will be closed due to snow. Please register by Wednesday, May 14 before 9 p.m. with Bernice Schuchardt, 503 775-4161 (h),
503 539-8146, or preferably by e-mail bmschuch@aol.com
May 18 (Sun) Sauvie Island paddle, Class 2B
From near the Gilbert River Boat Ramp, near the north end of Sauvie Island, we'll paddle south across the McNary Lakes and meander our way to the north end of Sturgeon Lake. There is an interesting portage involved, with slipping & sliding being the biggest challenges. We'll do a bit of exploring, generally taking our time and enjoying the sights. We'll return via the same route. Tides affect these waters, so the trip will be timed to keep us afloat. The direct route is just under 4.5 miles one-way. With a bit of exploration, we will probably paddle a bit over 10 miles.
Register with leader.
Leader: Rich Fuhs, Rich.Fuhs@Verizon.Net, (503) 690-5077
May 18 (Sunday) Greenleaf Falls Hike (Class B)
Hike back roads and off trail to the 1300 foot level just east of Table Mt. We will be trying to see the massive slide that came off of Greenleaf Mt. sometime this winter. Expect some bushwhacking. Eight miles round trip with 1300 elevation gain.
Meet at Gateway at 8:00 am. 85 mile drive round trip.
Leader: Diana Forester (503) 288-7782
May 19th (Mon Eve) Westside Bike Ride - Class A
We will ride about 12 to 15 miles on paths and roads through some wetlands, golf course and neighborhoods.
Meet at the westside of the Evergreen Theater off 185th Ave. in Hillsboro at 6 pm. Take the 185th St. exit off Hwy 26, go west 1 block, turn west on NW Evergreen Parkway to the Theater.
Leader: Gisela Piercy, 503 648-5885 or giselapiercy@aol.com
May 21 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A
We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Merrill Hugo 503-293-5102
May 21 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B
6PM to 8PM ish
We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Leader Julie Dailey 503-654-2557 jules@spiritone.com
May 21 (Wed) Mt. Mitchell - Class B
A steady uphill climb near Swift Reservoir to a mountain top lookout tower occasionally used by campers. Magnificent views as far as Mt. Ranier (in clear weather). We should see some spring wildflowers along the way. Bring water and lunch. Approx. 6 miles rt, 2100 ft. elev. gain.
Meet: Park and Ride @ NE Sandy Blvd. & 70th Ave. (Nazarene Church parking lot).
Leader: Bill Kingsbury 503-281-4528 or crowntown@earthlink.net.
May 24-May 26 (Sat-Mon) Nesika Memorial Holidays
Spend a relaxing spring weekend at Nesika. We will open the lodge about noon on Saturday and close at about the same time on Monday. We will have dinner prepared on Saturday, breakfast and dinner on Sunday and breakfast on Monday.
Hosts: Callista Dunn and Merrill Hugo
Contact Callista 503-330-7344 or Kissta9@aol.com
May 24th (Sat) Nesika Supper Hike - Class B
Please make your supper reservations w/ Callista Dunn (503 330 7344 or kissta9@aol.com) by 9:00 PM May 20th. Then plan on a beautiful, afternoon hike along Multnomah Creek to the Trails Club's remote lodge high above Multnomah Falls. Be sure to bring a flashlight (or two) w/ fresh batteries and some warm clothes for the hike out after supper.
Hike: 8 miles w/ 1,800' elevation gain
Meet: 3:00 PM in front of Multnomah Falls Lodge
Leader: Kelly Marlin, 503 665 6778
May 24-26 (Sat-Mon) Stebbins Creek to 3 Corner Rock coming back Sedum Point - Class C
We should have great wild flowers this weekend on 3-Corner Rock. We will spend the first night at the base of 3 Corner Rock about 9 miles in. Then the next night somewhere nice on the PCT. The third day we will hike back down the Sedum trail to a car shuttle point and drive back to the place of origin on the Washougal River Rd via road 2000. Limit 12 people with 3 dog limit. Approximately 26 miles.
Register with Linda Conrad at lcgrconrad@aol.com or 360-837-3875.
May 27 (Tues) Springwater Trail Beggar's Tick Marsh - Class B
We will walk from 82nd street out to Powell Butte and return along the Springwater Trail. Along the way we will detour through Beggar's Tick Marsh. The hike will be about 9 miles with almost no change in elevation.
Meet: Corner of 82nd and Crystal Springs at 9:30 a.m.
Leader: Merrill Hugo (503) 293-5102
May 28 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A
We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Wayne Schweinfest 503-253-3073
May 28 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B
6PM to 8PM ish
We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Leader: Rich Fuhs 503-690-5077 rich.fuhs@verizon.net
May 29 (Thurs) Springwater Corridor Bicycle Ride - Class A
We will meet at 10 a.m. at SE 45th Ave. and Johnson Creek Blvd. at the Johnson Creek Blvd. Trailhead. We will ride to Gresham where we will stop for lunch. We’ll come back on the same trail and take a detour to Leach Botanical Garden if we feel like it. Total mileage between 20 and 25 miles. Call or email with questions.
Leader: Audrey Perino (503) 246-6462, (503) 522-9911 (cell) or audrey@woodbloom.com
May 31 - June 1 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Work Weekend
This will be our first work weekend for Tyee. Projects include: inventory of supplies, take down avalanche signs, assess winter snow damage, burn slash pile, label kitchen cabinets, clean out shop, organize wood pile, etc. In the evening we'll discuss lodge improvements (long term and short term). Lodging and meals free to volunteers. Hike up (over snow) from the Timberline Rd. snow park. West Leg Rd. will most likely be closed from heavy winter snow fall. Plan on starting at 10AM Sat. May 31st. Lodge will close Sun. at 2PM. Theresa Ryan-Brown will be cooking. She needs an assistant. Lodge will be open Friday night at 5PM for those wanting to come up early. Bring your own dinner. Pancake breakfast provided. For those interested, a wild mushroom foray on Friday to the Camp Baldwin area to look for Morels (limited to 10). Call Stephen for more info.. RSVP for work weekend by Tues., May 27th.
Contact: Stephen Brown, (360) 687-6169, or ryanbrowns4@spiritone.com
Let’s Talk About
On April 2008, in front of over 300 fellow veterans , family and friends, Darrel Tarter was awarded a plaque inscribed as: Remembering America's Heroes Presents Oregon Military Hall of Fame Class of 2008 - In Recognition of Service Over and Above the Call of Duty - Darrel P. Tarter -10th Mountain Division - A Grateful Oregon Remembers. Congratulations Darrel!
Darrel and Nancy Tarter welcoming a Great great grandson
Kendrick on Valentines day
A Bit of Blazer History
From the Trail Blazer, April, 1934
EXTRA !!!!! QUEEN CONTEST !!!!
ANNUAL MAY DAY PARTY at Nesika Lodge, May 5 and 6. Tickets for members $1.25, guests $1.50 Sunday dinner, fifty cents. Tickets on sale after March 20th. Buy your tickets from your favorite candidate or her sponsor. Good eats, fun, coronation, entertainment. Arrange to be present.
Bedding rolls for the party must be at Carl George's shop at 110 SW Washington not later than Thursday, May 3rd. The charge for transportation is 75 cents per roll.
Trails Trodden
Sunny skies and a light breeze welcomed 7 members and 2 guests on a delightful hike high up the ridge above the town of Lyle. We left the trail to travel cross-country through open oak forest along a ridge with views of both Mount Adams and Mount Hood. We arrived at the old cherry orchard for lunch and returned along the trail. We identified 30 species of wild flowers in bloom. Leader: Susan Saul
April 12, 2008 - President's Hike
This joint hike with the Klickitat Trail Conservancy yielded 15 hikers from TCO and 11 from KTC. Guest leader and wildflower expert Barbara Robinson led us on a section of the Klickitat Rail Trail from Wahkiacus (once a railroad stop) to Suburbia (a cluster of houses on the outskirts of Klickitat). We stopped to sample the highly carbonated water from the natural springs that once supported a soda pop factory and then a dry ice factory in the last century. Today, just relics remain. We lunched on the bank of the Klickitat River where the trestle was removed after the 1996 flood. We then went to Catherine Creek to view the camas and many other wildflowers in bloom. Barbara provided trailside talks about the native uses of many plants. Leader: Susan Saul
Hells Canyon Backpack, Apr 24-27, 2008
Six TCO members spent 4 days backpacking the Snake River National Recreation Trail on the Idaho side of Hells Canyon, which is the deepest canyon in North America – deeper than the Grand Canyon. We had made reservations to be picked up at Pittsburg Landing by the weekly mail boat from Clarkston. The jet boat powered upriver through rapids and against a strong cureent, stopping to deliver mail at ranches along the way. We were dropped off at Sheep Creek Ranch, the final mail stop about 17 miles upstream of Pittsburg Landing. We hoisted our backpacks and proceeded to hike upstream for another 4 miles to Bills Creek. Along the way, we encountered one rattlesnake and a cougar-killed deer carcass, and we saw vast displays of wildflowers. The trail climbed and dropped to negotiate rugged hillsides, some times crossing vast grasslands high above the river and at other times hugging dynamite-blasted rock walls. Chukars and canyon wrens serenaded us from the cliffs and we saw mule deer watching us from the ridge above. We could see snow showers raking the mountains thousands of feet above but the moisture mostly did not reach the canyon floor. The next day, we turned back and began hiking downstream towards Pittsburg Landing. We passed Sheep Creek Ranch and continued another 3 miles to Pine Bar. The clouds broke up and we relaxed in the sun. On day 3, we hiked 8 miles to historic Kirkwood Ranch, climbing 400 feet over Suicide Point where the trail has been carved out of the cliff face. Kirkwood Ranch campground felt luxurious with flush toilets and picnic tables. On day 4, we hiked the last 6 miles back to Pittsburg Landing and our cars. We had picked the ideal time for this trip, before it got too hot in the canyon and while all the wildflowers were in bloom.
Susan Saul
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