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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
September 3 (Wed) McNeil Point Hike
Mount Hood views, traverse Bald Mountain, woods, meadows, creeks and
ponds, possible huckleberries, late summer wild flowers, distant view
of McNeil Shelter.
Moderate pace. 6.2 miles and 1500 feet elevation gain
Driving 103 mi. rt. from Gateway. limit of 12 in wilderness area, NW parking permit required
Meet: 8:30 am at Gateway
Leader: Bill Savery 503-295-5868, saveryw@comcast.net
September 3 (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
September 3 (Wed) Wednesday Evening Hike - Class B
6PM to 8PM ish or 8:30 ish
We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 (may be more) 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
September 8-11 (Mon-Thur) PCT Backpack Hwy 58 to Elk Lake
This 28 mile section of the PCT passes Waldo Lake with some great views, but also passes through
several miles of burned out forest. We will set up camp and do this section in two day hikes.
Experienced hikers only. Must have equipment for backpack if it becomes necessary.
Drive 350 miles RT.
Call Merrill Newman 503 646-3829 onemi.2go@verizon.net prior to Sept 5.
September 9 (Tue) Burnt Lake and East ZigZag - Class B
Dog Friendly
Visit a lovely lake west of Mt. Hood and then climb to an excellent viewpoint. 9.6 miles and 2400 feet make this a longish day but the drive is not too bad (80 miles round trip). Trail Pass needed and Wilderness restrictions apply. You must contact leader before trip if you wish to bring your well behaved doggie.
Meet: Troutdale Outlet Stores (South side of lot) at 8:30
Leader: Diana Forester 503-288-7782
September 10 (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
September 10 (Wed) Wednesday 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: Cathy Schiedler 503-234-1839 catherineschied@juno.com
September 13 (Sat) Nesika Lodge Hike - Class B
Enjoy a beautiful trek up from Multnomah Falls with Friends leader and Trail Club member, Jane Garbisch, to the historic and tranquil grounds of Nesika Lodge, offering a babbling creek, several waterfalls, 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 lunch or snacks.
8 miles, 1800 foot elevation gain
To register please go to www.gorgefriends.org/hikes or call Renee Trach at 503-241-3162, ext. 103
September 13-14 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work Trip
The July work trip went well and we now have most of the slope north-east of the lodge cleared and have made good progress with the south wall of the women's dorm. We need to continue with these projects and try to get in some trail clearing and road work. I would like to see us do a thorough cleaning of the women's dorm. We have lots of work to do and can use help at all levels of of skill and physical ability. Callista Dunn will be our cook. Meet at our lower gate at the intersection of Brower Road and Palmer Mill Road at 9:00 AM.
Register with Callista Dunn at 503-641-6958.
September 13-14 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Work Weekend
Fall is in the air! Only two, work weekends remaining. We will continue bringing in our winter firewood, repair outdoor stair supports and rails, repairing plumbing leak in fire riser, repairing the winter trail guide ropes, clearing out dead and dry material around lodge. Bring work clothes, gloves, and chain saw (if you have one). Time for a hike after dinner. Lodging and meals free to volunteers who pre-register! Lodge will close Sun. at 3PM. Need a cook and assistant.
Contact: Stephen Brown, (360) 687-6169, ryanbrowns4@spiritone.com
September 16-21 (Tue-Sun) Oregon Beach Outing
Four days and three nights at Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. Eight meals and accommodations will be provided at the main lodge. There will be opportunities for short hikes in the vicinity, including trips to Cape Meares, Oceanside, and Astoria.
The next two nights will be at Depoe Bay with accommodations at the old but delightful Whale Inn. Again there will be numerous short hikes available and visits to Lincoln City, Newport and vicinity. Cost per member will be about $400 each, depending on individual's extra meals and incidentals. Each will be responsible for own transportation.
We will need to keep size under 20, and so far 14 have signed up.
All Club Members desiring to participate in this year's outing must provide a deposit of $60.00. Please make out check to Trails Club of Oregon and send promptly to TCO Treasurer, P.O. Box 1243, Portland, OR 97207-1243.
Questions? Please Call Leonard Murphy at 503-665-6449.
September 17 (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: Richard Gaunt 971-404-1153
September 17 (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: Donna Covi 503-286-7243 dcibike2@aol.com
September 18 (Thurs) Last TCO Picnic
6:30 p.m. Picnic at Grant Park
NE 33rd behind Grant High School
Last picnic of the summer. Bring dish to share and tableware. Beverage will be provided. For information call Callista Dunn cell # 503 330-7344.
Sept 20 (Sat) Twin Lakes and Palmateer Point Loop Hike - B Hike
(Dog Friendly hike - you must call leader before if you plan to bring a dog)
This is the weekend of the Hike and Dine. This hike has two lakes, a full frontal view of Hood, and perhaps even a few berries. Wilderness restrictions limit group to 12 heartbeats. Northwest Trail Pass needed. Drive RT from Gateway is 122 miles. The hike is just under 8 miles and has 1100 feet of elevation gain. Moderate pace.
Meet: Gateway at 8:00
Leader: Diana Forester, 503-288-7782
Sept 20 (Sat) Multnomah Falls Bike Ride - Class C(32 miles)
(Or) Latourelle Falls - Class a - 12 miles
A great start to fall riding. The fall colors should just be starting to show. The Multnomah Falls Ride starts at 10 am at the Lewis and Clark State Park. We ride slowly up through Corbett. We reach the top with a stop at the Vista House. The rest of the way is down hill. A stop at Latourelle Falls to meet those on the short ride. Then on to Multnomah Falls for lunch and the return trip. Those meeting at Latourelle Falls should be at Guy Talbot State Park (Latourelle Falls) at 11:15am. Bring lunch.
Meeting place for the Multnomah Falls ride - I-84 East, exit 18 follow signs to Lewis and Clark State Park. Meet in the Parking lot. Those on the SHORT ride meet at Latourelle Falls at 11:15am. I-84 East, exit 28, west on old Scenic Hwy to parking area at Guy Talbot State Park (Latourelle Falls). IF you are going to do the short ride CALL or Email the leader.
Questions, information contact:
LEADER; Ralph Rogers Phone: 503-434-6283, email: rrogers8@verizon.net
September 20-21 (Sat-Sun) Hike & Dine at Tyee Lodge
Please join us for the September Hike n' Dine with an Italian theme. Your cooks
Angelo and Katherine Carella and Dev Dion have planned a scrumptious meal.
Appetizers and snacks will be served around 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at
6:30 p.m. and will consist of a fresh garden salad, succulent amarone Italian
pot roast, garlic mashed potatoes, glazed carrots and apples, and rolls.
Dessert will be yummy citrus cake with low-fat topping. Beverages will be
available. We promise that nobody will leave the table hungry.
For those staying overnight, breakfast served around 8:30 a.m. will consist of
fresh fruit, juice, eggs and sausage, toasted English muffins and beverages.
Please let us know if anyone has dietary restrictions.
Please call Angelo and Katherine Carella at 503-384-0250 or Katherine Carella at
Windermere at 503-497-2126 to make reservations by Monday, September 15. Dinner
reservations will be limited to the first 50 that call.
The lodge will be open at 1:00 p.m. Saturday and will be closed at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday.
Those cancelling after Sept 17 will be charged for the cost of the food.
Sept 20-21 (Sat-Sun) Wapiki Lake - Indian Heaven Backpack -
Class C
This is a beautiful hike with a class level between a B and C depending on the route we take. This first stretch is about 2.2 Miles with 1000 feet Elevation gain. We can take a short detour to Deep Lake which is about 1/2 a mile. From there we continue the ascend to Lemei Rock doing 1.2 miles and ascending about 500 feet.
From there to Wapiki is about 1.1 mile descending about 1000 feet. The return is back to Cultus Lake on the same trail (2.3 miles going from 5240 to 5600 and back down to 5100 feet). We then take the trail to the PCT to go around Bird mountain. This portion of the trail is about 6.2 miles with a steep descend on the way back.
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
Sept 21-26 (Sun-Fri) PCT Backpack Four Mile Lake to Hwy 138
This 64 mile section of the PCT traverses most of the Sky Lakes Wilderness and Crater Lake National Park.
Drive 600 miles RT including car shuttle. Total hiking distance is 73 miles.
Experienced back packers only.
Must call Merrill Newman 503 646-3829 onemi.2go@verizon.net prior to Sept 18.
September 24 (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: Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878
September 24 (Wed) Last 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: Gini Bateman 503-475-8712 Ginibateman@aol.com
END OF WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES! SEE YOU NEXT SPRING!
Sept 26-28 (Fri-Sun)Long John Lake Backpack - Class B
Enjoy fall colors among the sub-alpine meadows and myriad lakes and ponds of the William O. Douglas Wilderness, Washington. On this 3-day trip, we'll pick a lake for a base camp and then spend our time day hiking up Tumac Mountain for a panoramic view of the Cascades and visiting other lakes and viewpoints. The backpack is about 10 miles; side trips could be up to 20 miles extra depending on wishes of group. Elevation gain with backpack 1,000 ft. Group size limited to 12. Registration required.
Leader: Susan Saul (360) 892-5643 or sunr1s3cr33k@gmail.com
Sept 27 (Sat) WHEN HELP IS DELAYED - First Aid for activity leaders
What do you do when there is a medical emergency and help is delayed! John Stubbs will again provide first aid and CPR training for all members. There is no cost to participants who lead activities, also lunch will be provided! Please plan to attend, our Club would like all our leaders to be certified in first aid and this is an enjoyable and useful class. Register for the class and lunch no later than Monday, September 22nd.
Location: Rose Villa, 13505 SE River Rd, Milwaukie, OR
Time: TBA
Registration: Diana (503) 288-7782 or diana_forester@msn.com
September 27th (Sat) Gunsight Butte Hike - Class B
Enjoy this well-graded trail which passes Gumjuac Saddle as it ascends to spectacular views of Mt Hood's east side.
Hike: 7.9 miles w/ 2,500' elevation gain
Drive: 104 R/T miles
Meet: 8:00 AM @ Gresham Village Shopping Center on Burnside
Leader: Kelly Marlin, 503 665 6778
September 27th (Sat) River paddle trip - Rating 2B
Question is: which river? That will depend on the water level. The trip will be under 10 miles. Cowlitz River, Lewis River, Scappoose Bay? Check the kayak web page for an update on the destination.
Contact leader for meeting place & time
Leader: Rich Fuhs, (503) 690-5077; Rich.Fuhs@Verizon
September 27th (Sat) Siouxon Creek Hike - Class B/C
There are lush forests and a number of falls along this relatively flat trail (700 ft. elevation and 7.6 miles). There is also the possibility of ascending Huffman Peak and follow a nearby ridge down (3900 ft. elevation and 13 miles). Please contact hike leader for confirmation of hike route.
Meet: 7:15 at Salmon Creek Park and Ride (in Vancouver, where I-5 and I-205 merge) to leave at 7:30 am. Contact leader if you need directions.
Leader: Donna Aase, 360-253-8420 or dmaase@hotmail.com
Let’s Talk About
Jeanette Estelle Townsend, 1912-2008 (Obituaries)
Golden Member Jeanette Townsend passed away on August 4 at age 96. Although she had been ill with various ailments for about seven years, her family reports that her heart was the cause of death.
Born Jeanette Estelle Guertin on April 6, 1912, in St. Paul, Minnesota, she graduated from the University of Minnesota and moved in 1938 to Portland, where she was a medical technologist for Good Samaritan Hospital. She married Graham Townsend in 1940. He died in 1990.
Jeanette and Graham Townsend loved hiking and were active members of the Trails Club in their younger years. Graham Townsend was recognized for his Trails Club activities with the Henry Waespe Distinguished Service Award in 1986 and Jeanette Townsend received the same award in 1992. Jeanette and Graham's daughter Jean Stupek is a second-generation TCO member.
The family suggests remembrances to the Alzheimer's Association of Portland, the American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice.
A Bit of Blazer History
From The Trail Blazer, February 1949: Ice Skating Party, January 16
Dear Arm Chair Skater:
You surely missed one of the best days on the ice at the Arena, when a sizeable group of TCers met for the first skating party of the season. Skating is such fun, especially when you're among friends. Old-timers and newcomers were there. Jeanette [Townsend] was in top form with a week's practice at Laurelhurst under a full moon. Ray and Arlean [Ellis] were also gliding around with the greatest of ease. We were glad to see June Williams [Smelser] in from Oregon City. In high spirits, six of the Young Fry were doing their best to stop atop the blades but wet trousers attested to many a spill.
We all gathered at Freda's [Neubauer], where we were joined by the Cannons [Gyla & Ding], for a very ample repast of chili and infinitum. The table groaned with goodies, and no one had left the appetite behind!
The proposed ski lodge at Mt. Hood was the favored topic of conversation.
We reluctantly said adieu to our hostess, and promised ourselves another such pleasant Sunday at the next scheduled skating party in February. Be seeing you all then.
As ever, Rusty Blade
Trails Trodden
Trails Ahead
October 25-26 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Work Weekend (LAST)
Snows will fall soon! We will be preparing Tyee for winter. Avalanche poles go up, window shutters installed, finish stacking firewood and kindling, burn slash pile. All lost and found items not claimed will be given away. Bring work clothes, gloves, and chain saw (if you have one). Time allowed for a fall hike. Lodging and meals free to volunteers who pre-register! Lodge will close Sun. at 3PM. Need a cook and assistant.
Contact: Stephen Brown, (360) 687-6169, ryanbrowns4@spiritone.com
Blazer Contact Info.:
Blazer Newsletter:
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Fendall Winston
blazer@trailsclub.org
fax: 503-695-5387
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