Events

Week-1

April 1 (Thurs) Go with the Flow Clackamas River Hike + Bagby Soak Too! - Class B

Hike Canceled By Leader

Join Joe and friends on this second annual hike as we go upstream along the scenic Clackamas River trail. After lunch, back in cars for 45 minute ride to Bagby Hot Springs trailhead. Dress for colder conditions than Portland. Bring suits and towels but be okay with possible clothing optional conditions at Bagby. Hike 8/9 miles with 1200 feet of up-and-down elevation. Drive 120 miles round trip.
Depart: 9:15 am from NE corner, Clackamas Fred Meyer Parking lot (off 224). Call leader if more complete meeting direction are needed. Return to Portland about 7 pm
Leader: Joe Sanders 503-245-5640

April 3 (Sat) Willamette Park to Tryon Creek Park Dog Friendly Hike - Class B

Spring is here and flowers are blooming. Hike from Willamette Park Greenway and up to the ridge top via stairs and go from there to Tryon Creek Park. Along the way, hopefully, we will see lots of trillium blooming. Hike the trails in Tryon Creek Park before returning to Willamette Park. We will hike 10 miles but the elevation gain has not been measured. If you would like to have a restaurant lunch after the hike bring money.
Depart: Register with leader for meeting time, location and or direction.
Leader: Karen Yanhs & Roger Anderson p74852@gmail.com or 360-450-9199.

April 3-4 (Sat-Sun) Dublin Lake backpack - Class C

10 mile round trip. Class C because of elevation gain and possible snow. Come join us for a strenuous hike to Dublin Lake up the Tanner Creek Trail. If we feel adventurous we may come down the old Billy Goat trail and head back to the cars on Sunday or we may try for a summit of Tanner Butte.Must register with leader.
Leader: Linda Conrad lcgrconrad@aol.com or 360-837-3875

April 4 (Sun) Hike on the Wilson River Trail - Class A

The slightly delayed Annual President's Hike will go along the Wilson River trail from the Tillamook Forest Center downstream to the "footbridge" where we will stop for lunch before heading back. This is a nice, minimal gain walk along the "far side" of the river away from the highway. Hike 5.4 miles with little elevation change. Driving distance 65 miles.
Depart: 9:00 am from Target 185th and US 26, listed under Meeting Places
Leader: Randy Dietrich 503-254-5762 or randyd@SpiritOne.com

Week-2

April 7 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A to A+

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: Wallace Park on NW Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Gerda Eck 503-654-1353

April 7 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot of noncumulative elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Return about 8:00 pm.
Depart: 6:00 pm from Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th Ave on NW Raleigh St. See Meeting Places.
Leader: Gini Bateman 503-475-8712 ginibateman@aol.com

April 8 (Thurs) - Tanasbourne Bike Ride - Class A

This will be an easy first ride of the season,exploring Washington County farmland and neighborhoods with a visit to Dawson Creek Park. Mileage: about 20.
Depart: 10 am, from westside of Evergreen Theatre parking lot (across from Spaghetti Factory) on 185th and Evergreen Pkwy in Hillsboro.
Please register with leader: Gisela Piercy, 503 648-5885 or giselapiercy@gmail.com

April 8 (Thurs) Beginning Backpacking clinic

The Trails Club Backpack Committee will present an evening clinic on basic backpacking. It is aimed at those who are new to backpacking, first time backpackers, and those who would like to refresh their knowledge or gear. This will cover the basics of backpacking. It will focus on the gear to take, but will also cover general guidelines, planning, what NOT to take, and how to pack. In addition to the presenter, there will be several experienced backpackers on hand to assist with your questions and gear issues.

This training will be presented at the:

Portland REI Store
1405 NW Johnson St
Portland, OR 97209

This will be an evening session. There is no charge for this training. Participation is limited and registration is required. Contact any backpack committee member for further details.

Contact Bill Kiggins to register: blkiggins@yahoo.com (503) 347-5450.

April 8 (Thurs) Sandy River Delta aka "Dog Heaven" Hike - Class A

Dog friendly, bird watching friendly, and photo friendly ramble in the Forest Service and State lands between the Sandy River and the Columbia. If you have not been there for a while, you will be surprised at all the new trails. The exact route will depend on the water level of the run off from the Sandy and the Columbia but I hope to cover about 6 miles with no elevation gain. Bring water friendly shoes as we may get muddy feet. Call me if you plan to bring your dog - most of the time the dogs can be off lead but they must be under voice command.
Depart: From Lewis & Clark State Park near the restroom (exit 18 from I-84) at 9:30 am and we will drive to the parking area for the trail head which is only about 1/3 mile away.
Leader: Diana Forester 503-288-7782

April 11 (Sun) Coyote Wall Loop Hike - Class B

Hike 5.8 miles with 1700 feet elevation gain on the Washington side of the Gorge between Hood River and The Dalles. We may also catch the last of the wildflowers in this grassy area dotted with woodlands. Views are great up and down the Columbia. Dress for poison oak. Bridge tolls to be shared. Drive is 130 miles roundtrip.
Depart: 8:00 am from Gateway Park & Ride
Leader: Diana Forester 503-288-7782 or cell 503-422-8896

April 10th - 11th (Sat-Sun) Nesika Beautification Weekend and Trail building Trip

Meet at Gateway at 8:00 Saturday morning or Palmer Mill Gate at 9:00 AM.
Let's bring the past back to Nesika. In 1944 there is a write-up that states, " April 1-2, Nesika Trail Building Trip". If they can do it in 1944 we can do it now. Come spend a free weekend at Nesika for trail building, road clearing and Nesika beautification. Food is pot luck for Saturday, dinner and Sunday Breakfast. Bring your own lunches. Bring some annual flower or garden starts or seeds for your lodge fee. Bring your favorite gardening equipment. We are planning on possibly doing some terracing on the north side of Nesika. We are planning on planting some annuals around the lodges for beauty. No bushes, shrubs or perennials. Garden plants OK. No corn. Start your seedlings now and plan on working in the dirt.
Register with Linda Conrad at: lcgrconrad@aol.com or 360-837-3875

April 14 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A to A+

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: Wallace Park on NW Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Phillip Jackson 503-639-6250

April 14 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot of noncumulative elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Return about 8:00 pm.
Depart: 6:00 pm from Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th Ave on NW Raleigh St. See Meeting Places.
Leader: Andy Tipton 503-269-5460 tiptonal@gmail.com

Week-3

April 17 (Sat) East Gorge Hike - Class A

Third in a series of Gorge hikes by Gary. Checking conditions and group ideas we will make a decision. Hoping for a hike east of Hood River of 5-8 miles in either Oregon or Washington. Contact leader for more information about the hike as the date draws near. Leader is open to hiking ideas.
Depart: 8:30 am from Troutdale city parking lot, east side of the downtown Troutdale area north side of street across from City Hall. From Portland take exit 17 off I-84 and turn left at the second stoplight, go to the main street and turn left.
Leader: Gary Holman 503-261-3571 or gholman239@verizon.net

April 17 (Sat) Cascade Head Preserve Hike - Class A/B

Hike postponed to April 24 in hopes of accommodating healing for leader Joe's foot problem. Advanced sign up with leader is required. If weather is bad on the 24th the hike will not go and will not postpone to a later date.

Yeah, a two hour drive to trailhead, near Lincoln City, but here's what you get on this Nature Conservancy trail: coastal rainforest with huge Sitka Spruce giving way to grassland with increasingly stunning views of Salmon River Delta, coastal surf panorama looking south, and the coast range mountains looking down on it all from the east. And wildflowers, too? Short but, at times, steep trail. Afterwards drive to Neskowin for coffee and a stroll on the beach. Hike 5.5 miles with approximately 1,200 feet elevation gain. Drive 180 miles round trip.
Depart: 9 am from the Target parking lot listed under Meeting Places. Return 5:50-7:00 pm.
Leader: Joe Sanders 503-245-5640. Hike will postpone if rain, so advance sign-up required (okay through Friday eve 4/16).

April 17-18 (Sat-Sun) Eagle Creek Backpack - Class B

We'll take the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia Gorge past scenic Punchbowl Falls and Tunnel Falls, six miles from the trailhead. Trail has many scenic sections blasted directly out of rock, high above Eagle Creek. Camping will be at campsites about .9 of a mile past Tunnel Falls. Elevation gain will be 1200 to 1300 feet. In case of rain, hike may be changed to one in eastern Oregon. There should be time on Sunday to hike further up the trail on Sunday.
Contact leaders for more information.
Diana Forester; 503-288-7782, or diana_forester@msn.com
or Bill Yandon; 503-538-3643 or wkyandon@earthlink.net

April 18 (Sun) Hike Gorge Waterfall Loop - Class A/B

Rain or shine, this is one of the prettiest hikes in the Columbia Gorge. We'll take in Multnomah Falls, Wahkeena Spring, Fairy Falls and Wahkeena Falls on this beautiful loop hike. Hike 5.5 miles with 700 feet elevation gain. Drive 30 round trip miles.
Depart: 9:30 am from Lewis and Clark State Park, Troutdale, exit 18 from I-84. Meet near the restrooms.
Leader: Kelly Marlin 503-665-6778

Week-4

April 20 (Tue) Women's Beginning Backpacking Class - Class A

This class is for women hikers who would like to branch out into backpacking. Topics to be covered include packs, tents, sleeping gear, food, cooking, water purification, clothing and hygiene on the trail. The class will be followed by a one night backpack with dates and destination to be decided by the group. Class size limited to 6.
Meet: 7-9 p.m. Registration Required.
Leader: Susan Saul sunr1s3cr33k@gmail.com or 360-892-5643

April 21 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A to A+

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: Wallace Park on NW Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Mike Harrison 503-239-3497

April 21 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot of noncumulative elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Return about 8:00 pm.
Depart: 6:00 pm from Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th Ave on NW Raleigh St. See Meeting Places.
Leader: Donna Covi dcibike2@aol.com

April 22 (Thurs) Cherry Orchard Hike - Class B+

Strenuous climb up a series of steep benches above Lyle, Washington, gaining 1,000 feet elevation in the first mile. Then we'll head more gently cross-country up ridges through oak woodlands and end at an abandoned cherry orchard for lunch. We'll return on the trail. Great wildflowers and views. Be prepared for ticks and poison oak. Hike 6-7 miles with 1,800 feet elevation gain. Drive 120 miles round trip. Bridge tolls.
Depart: 8:15 am from Lewis and Clark State Park, Troutdale, exit 18 from I-84. Meet near the restrooms.
Leader: Susan Saul 360-892-5643 or sunr1s3cr33k@gmail.com

April 24 (Sat) Nesika Membership Qualifying Hike - Class B

A beautiful trek up from Multnomah Falls Lodge to the historic and tranquil grounds of our own Trails Club Nesika Lodge, offering a babbling creek, lush woods and invigorating but 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. Hike approximately 7-8 miles round trip with 1700-1800 feet elevation gain. Moderate-plus pace. Drive 48 miles round trip.
Depart: 8:30 am from Gateway Park & Ride or from Multnomah Falls Lodge gift shop by 9:15 am
Leader: Jane Garbisch 503-314-2233.

April 24-25 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work Party

We will begin this years work party season cleaninjg up after winter, cutting firewood and continuing work on the Women's Dorm siding project.
Make reservations with George Milne at 503-653-1394 by Wednesday April 21st

April 25 (Sun) Cookie Monster Metric Century - Class B/C

This is a fully supported metric century (100 km ~ 62.5 mi) organized by the Salem Bicycle Club.
It requires registration with the SBC - see the web page
Salem Bicycle Club
for details of registration and the full route. The route is relatively flat and goes between Salem and Champoeg State Park. Besides the full ride, subgroups interested in shorter routes will be organized. E-mail leader
if interested, including the distance you would like to ride and whether you wish to carpool or just meet the group in Salem.
Depart: 7am at Lamb's Thriftway parking lot, Wilsonville, I-5 exit 283
Leader: Terry Lawson 971-988-5810 or lawson.terry@gmail.com

Week-5

April 28 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A to A+

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: Wallace Park on NW Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Richard Gaunt 971-404-1153

April 28 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot of noncumulative elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Return about 8:00 pm.
Depart: 6:00 pm from Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th Ave on NW Raleigh St. See Meeting Places.
Leader: Lisa Brice 503-682-2952 ibhikes@msn.com

April 29 (Thu) Burnt Bridge Bike Ride - Class A

This will be an easy first ride of the season viewing wild life and spring flowers.
Milage is around 16 miles.
Depart: 10:00 AM From Divine parking lot - Divine and 18th St, in Vancouver, Wa. (First street past 65th and 18th, going east, right side.)
Please register with leader: Arleta Miller 360 607 2864 leadadann@hotmail.com