Events

Week-1

May 1-2 (Sat-Sun) North Lake backpack - Class C

North Lake is west of Mt Defiance. 12 miles round trip with 3800 foot elevation gain. This will include a strenuous hike up to a nice little wooded lake. Maximum 12 to register. We can take the same trail back down or climb up to the ridge above the lake for a loop trail which may include Green Pt Mountain. Must register with leader.
Leader: Linda Conrad lcgrconrad@aol.com or 360-837-3875

May 1 (Mayday) Hike 'N Dine at Nesika

Join us for a delicious meal emphasizing one States culinary arts. Meet at gate for opening at 9:30 am. Other gate opening times may be available.
May 1st Hike 'N Dine at Nesika, here's the menu: Super Nachos, Mexican Haystack style; Steak Saute;; Roasted Potatoes; Asparagus with light Hollandaise; Grilled Eggplant; Greensboro Leaf Lettuce Salad; and Keylime Pie. For breakfast Cheese Strata with sausage. Vegetarians never fear there will be plenty of veggies.
Reservations: Nancy Overpeck: overpeck@wa-net.com by Wednesday April 28th 9 a.m.
(I will be out of town April 13- 26th.)
Or make reservations with Lila Grossman 503-227-0684.

May 1 (Sat) Nesika Lodge Supper Hike - Class B

Please make your supper reservations with Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878 or overpeck@wa-net.com by 9:00 pm April 28th. 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 with fresh batteries and some warm clothes for the hike out after supper. Hike 8 miles with 1,800 feet elevation gain.
Depart: 3:00 pm from front of Multnomah Falls Lodge. Please call leader if more complete meeting directions are needed.
Leader: Kelly Marlin 503-665-6778

Week-2

May 3 (Mon) Portland waterfront Bike ride - Class A

Meet six pm at Sellwood waterfront park for a 14 mile slow paced trip along the paved path into downtown Portland. Cross the Steel bridge and go south to Riverplace marina for a stop for ice cream. Return same way. About two hour trip. Helmets required.
Leader Brian Carlson 503 252 3608

May 4 (Tues) Hike Sandy River Delta - Class A

Hike 5 flat miles through woods and open terrain. Some trails and some cross-country hiking. See an artistic bird blind and Columbia River beach then return along the Sandy River.
Depart: 9 am from the Sandy River parking lot. Take exit 18 from I-84 just after crossing the Sandy River Bridge east bound. Call leader for more complete driving directions.
Leader: Gary Holman 503-261-3571 or gholman239@verizon.net

May 5 (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: Chuck Barrows 503-244-4967

May 5 (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

May 5 (Wed) Hike Devil's Rest via Angel's Rest Trail - Class B

Hike through a magical forest of old giants to Devil's Rest; return via the Foxglove loop. Hopefully we will be able to enjoy wildflowers along the way. Hike 8 miles with 2500 feet elevation gain. Drive 45 miles round trip.
Depart: 8:00 am from the Mazamas Mountaineering Center at SE 43rd Ave and Stark Street in Portland
Leader: Barbara Marquam 503-228-3762 or bmarquam@comcast.net

May 6 (Thu) Vancouver Lake & Fishermen's Bend bike - Class A

If you haven't started your summer biking now is the time. We will meet at the Fruit Valley Community Center at 10 O'clock . About 20 miles of flat road and wide shoulder or bike path most of the way. Bring lunch, field glasses and enjoy the easy bike ride. Contact leader for driving instructions and to sign up for ride.
Leader: Ann Marie Dudley 360-944-6573

May 6 (Thur) Adventure and Travel: Utah SW trip

What do you get when you combine 350 road miles, 40 trail miles, 10 days, eight Trails Clubbers, five national parks, a skink or two, and countless hoodoos? Why, the May 6 Adventure and Travel program, of course!
Join Elaine & Pete Nelson, Callista & Paul Snively, Richard Gaunt, Merrill Hugo, Audrey Perino and Ken Kane as they take you on a trek of southern Utah's wonderful -- and wonderfully different -- national parks. The merry band of travelers made their way from Zion to Arches last spring working their way across the geological area known as the Grand Staircase.
When you have that many people and cameras, you know there will be some great photos. In addition to the five national parks (can YOU name them?), we'll take occasional side trips to places like Kodachrome State Park, the Red Canyon of the Dixie National Forest, a dinosaur museum, and even that most rare and contradictory of places ... a Utah brewery!
So come for an evening of collaborative photos and commentary. Dessert and coffee at 7pm and the slideshow at 7:30 at Rose Villa ,Fellowship Hall 13505 SE River Road in Milwaukie. For information contact Callista Snively 503 330-7344 cell or Kissta9@gmail.com

May 8 (Sat) Gresham to Sandy Bike Ride - Class B

The ride is approx. 32 miles, with 1,286' Elev.gain.
Meet at Gresham City Park off Main St. park by the S.W.trail.
We will ride from Gresham on the S.W.trail & road to Boring. Cross Hwy.26 on 212 and continue east on country road's to Sandy where we will have lunch in the City Park. We will return to Gresham on Bluff Rd.
Leave at 10:00AM. Bev Carlon, 503-665-7257-bcarlo4@verizon.net

May 8 (Sat) Hike Eagle Creek to 4.5 Mile Bridge Hike - Class A/B

Walk one of Oregon's most spectacular trails with creeks, waterfalls, wildflowers and cliffs. Hike 7.5 miles with 700 feet elevation change. Driving distance 75 miles round trip. Parking pass required.
Depart: 8:00 am from Gateway Park and Ride. Second meeting place at trailhead (I-5 exit 41).
Leader: Mel Taylor 503-639-9160 or cell 503-888-7203

May 9 (Sun) Mt St. Helens area hike - Class B

Hike two separate areas. First hike Lava Canyon which was exposed in the blast of 1980. Starting at the top we walk along the Muddy River descending 1400 feet, crossing a suspension bridge and a 40 foot metal ladder. After lunch at the bottom we return to the cars and drive back ten miles to explore Ape Cave. We will hike the part that is 1.2 miles long and those who wish may retrace their steps or exit the cave and return along the trail. Eight miles total hiking. Drive 140 miles round trip. Bring flashlight, lunch, water.
Depart: 9 am Gateway Park and Ride. Return 6 pm.
Leader: Brian Carlson owatta@webtv.net or 503-252-3608

Week-3

May 12 (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: Wayne Schweinfest 503-253-3073

May 12 (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

May 13 (Thu) Peninsula Park to Pier Park Bike Ride--Class A

Please join me for an easy ride around North Portland. 15 miles round trip, flat, mostly on residential, low traffic streets. Bring a lunch for a picnic at Pier Park.
Depart: Meet at the corner of N Ainsworth St. and N Borthwick Ave at the south end of Peninsula Park for a 10 am departure.
Leader: Audrey Perino, audrey53@comcast.net, 503-246-6462 or 503-522-9911 (cell)

May 14-16 (Fri-Sat-Sun) Palouse River & Hanford Reach Paddle - Class 2

Cancelled per leader. No shuttle & uncertain river access.
On Fri. a short hike to Palouse Falls. On Sat. a six mile paddle up and back in the beautiful Palouse River Gorge. Sunday after spotting cars at the White Bluffs takeout, load and ride a shuttle up to Vernita Bridge to launch at the head of the Hanford Reach. The 18 mile Columbia River run downstream through the Hanford National Monument passes the derelict plutonium reactors and along the only remaining free running segment of the Columbia River. The group will camp Fri. and Sat. nights at the Lyons Ferry Campground. Driving rt. distance is 550 mi. Register with leader.
Group size: 8
Start & end: begins Fri. afternoon at Starbuck, WA, ends Sun. afternoon White Bluffs, WA
Leader: BIll Savery, saveryw@comcast.net or (503) 295-5868.

May 15 (Sat) Silver Falls State Park Hike - Class A

Walk the loop trail past or under eight waterfalls in this beautiful wooded canyon. Visit a fireplace at the Lodge. Bring lunch and dress for a spring walk. Drivers need a state park yearly pass or pay $5 parking fee. Hike 7.1 miles round trip with 600 feet of elevation gain.
Depart: From the Park & Ride off I-5 Exit 290, Lower Boones Ferry/ Durham. The Park & Ride is on Lower Boones Ferry Rd. Questions? Contact leader.
Leader: Jane Storey at 503-724-5467 or andrewstorey@comcast.net.

May 15-16 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work Party & Beautification Weekend

Meet at Gateway at 8:00 Saturday morning or Palmer Mill Gate at 9:00 AM.
Work will continue on the "Beautification Project" under Linda Conrad's leadership. Terracing and planting has already begun next to the Women's Dorm and Redwing. Our attention will also be on the regular work party projects such wood cutting, brushing, continued work on the Women's Dorm and other annual maintenance requirements. Meals will be provided starting with lunch on Saturday through lunch on Sunday.
Please make your reservations by Wednesday May 12th with Phyllis Dinges at 503-656-5060.

May 16 (Sun) Grand Island Bike Ride - Class A+

We will ride from The Wheatland Ferry through Maude Williamson State Park to Grand Island. We will have lunch at a small park on Grand Island returning on pretty much by the same route. The terrain is pretty flat and the riding distance 25-35 miles depending on weather an participants. There is little car traffic on most of the route. Driving directions to the Wheatland Ferry: South on I5 to the Brooks Exit, turn right and follow signs to Mission State Park. Pass the entrance to the park taking the next left after the park to the Wheatland Ferry.
Please register with the leader by 9PM Saturday May 15.
Meet: East side of Wheatland Ferry at 9:00 AM.
Leader: Louis Sowa 503-320-0440 lsowa@earthlink.net

May 16 (Sun) Nesika Membership Qualifying Hike - Class B

This hike visits our historic club lodge, Nesika, where you can eat your lunch while enjoying a panoramic Columbia Gorge view. We climb to the top of Multnomah Falls then continue about 3 more miles up beautiful Multnomah Creek and Larch Mt. Hike 8 miles with a gradual 1800 foot elevation gain at a moderate pace. Bring water and lunch or snacks. Drive 48 miles round trip.
Depart: 8:30 am from Gateway Park and Ride or from Multnomah Falls Lodge gift shop by 9:15 am.
Leader: Vicki Wood 503-659-1423 or vw48@comcast.net

Week-4

May 17 (Mon) - Sauvie Island Bike Ride - Class A

Our bikes will take us around the Island. We will listening to the birds and smell the fresh breeze while passing farms. Mileage: 26, no elev. Depart: 10:00 am from the fruitstand on the left side after coming over the Sauvie Island Bridge.
Please register with leader: Ursula Edlund 503 654-9716 or e-mail to: uedlund@netzero.net.

May 18 (Tues) Hamilton Mountain Hike - Class B/C

This is a bang-for-your-buck hike with some challenging elevation, wonderful waterfalls, craggy cliffs, amazing views, lush forests, and hopefully some wild flowers. Bring water, lunch, and appropriate wear for the weather.
We'll do the loop, approximately 9.4 miles round trip with a little over 2000 feet elevation gain, moderate pace. No parking passes needed. Round trip drive is 88 miles.
Depart: From Gateway Fred Meyer back parking lot, NW corner (across from Gateway Park and Ride) 8:30 am or meet at Hamilton trailhead parking lot 9:30 am.
Leader: Jane Garbisch 503-314-2233.

May 19 (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: Lila Grossman 503-227-0684

May 19 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 7 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 1000 foot of noncumulative elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Return about 8:30 pm.
Depart: 6:00 pm from Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th Ave on NW Raleigh St. See Meeting Places.
Leader: Rich Fuhs 503-690-5077 rich.fuhs@Verizon.net

May 22 (Sat) Trip Leader Training and Appreciation - Tyee Reschedule to October

If you have been a trip leader or have considered being a trip leader plan to attend the 10 AM to 3PM session at Tyee Lodge. There will be presentations about planning and leading trips, as well as discussion sessions during which we can share our common knowledge about the joys and potential complications of leading. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
Contact Jane Storey, Trips Trustee, at 503-724-5467 or at andrewstorey@comcast.net

May 23 (Sun) Kayak Skill Refresher Course

We will practice kayak entry & exit, forward & backward strokes, sweep strokes, bracing, draw strokes, & rudder strokes.
Register with: Bill Savery 503-295-5868 saveryw@comcast.net or Rex Silvernail 360-263-7225 humshwha@pacifier.com

May 23 (Sun) Portland Loop Bicycle Ride - Class B

This is a 32 mile ride on dedicated bike paths and on roads with bike lanes or little traffic. Mostly flat, with views of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and Johnson Creek. Please call leader for start time and location.
Leader: Maureen Covell, 503-235-7511; charleycvl@aol.com.

May 22-23 (Sat-Sun) Badger Creek Wilderness Backpack - Class A

Canceled by leader 5/17

This is the graduation backpack for the April 20 women's backpacking class. There will be some flexibility on the destination depending on weather. This graduation backpack is open to others interested in a beginner backpack trip. Hike 7 miles round trip with about 500 feet elevation gain. Must register with leader.
Leader: Susan Saul sunr1s3cr33k@gmail.com or 360-892-5643

Week-5

May 26 (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: Merrill Hugo 503-293-5102

May 26 (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

May 27 (Thu) Spring Water Corridor Bike Ride - Class A

Lovely and easy flat ride, approximately 25 miles round trip with wild life and flowers to be seen along the trail. Bring a lunch and we will eat at Gresham City Park.
Depart: 10:00 Sellwood Park Parking Lot
Need directions call Hike Leader
Leader: Arleta Miller, Leadadann@hotmail.com or 360 607- 2864

May 29-31 (Sat-Mon) Memorial Day Weekend at Nesika

Join us at Nesika 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, Tenn. These are some of the best ribs you will ever taste. We'll supplement the ribs with other Southern style foods (beans, coleslaw, corn bread, etc.). This dinner may cost up to $12, but no more.). If we don't have enough folks sign up, we'll have a different menu. Reservations must be made NO LATER THAN Tuesday, May 25, so we can order the ribs in time.
Spend the night and have TJ's delicious Blueberry Pancakes for breakfast. Sunday night we will have Paul's famous Chicken Stir fry dinner and one of his specialty breakfasts on Monday morning.
For reservations contact Callista Snively cell 503 330-7344 or Kissta9@gmail.com.

May 29th (Sat) Nesika Lodge Supper Hike - Class B

Mmm. Mmm. Did someone say BBQ ribs?? Make supper reservations with Callista Snively 503-330-7344 or kissta9@gmail.com by 9:00 pm Tuesday, May 25th. 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 with fresh batteries and some warm clothes for the hike out after supper. Hike 8 miles with 1800 feet elevation gain.
Depart: 3:00 pm in front of Multnomah Falls Lodge. Call leader for more complete driving directions.
Leader: Kelly Marlin 503-665-6778

May 29 (Sat) East Gorge Hike - Class A

Forth 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