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:

Date	Day	Event Description
Week 1
1	Wed	Portland Morning Hike - Class A
1	Wed	Portland Evening Hike - Class B
2	Thu	Willamette Park to Zoo and Back Bike Ride - Class A+
4-6	Sat-Mon	Labor Day at Nesika
Week 2
8	Wed	Portland Morning Hike - Class A
8	Wed	Portland Evening Hike - Class B
11-18	Sat-Sat	Cycle Oregon
11-12	Sat-Sun	Nesika Work Trip
11-12	Sat-Sun	Tyee Open
12	Sun	Bird Creek Meadows Hike - Class A/B
12	Sun	Smell the Rose Ride - Class B
Week 3
14	Tue	Board Meeting - 7PM, Mazama MC
15	Wed	Portland Morning Hike - Class A
15	Wed	Portland Evening Hike - Class B
15	Wed	Blazer Deadline
16	Thu	Evening Picnic - Gabriel Park
17	Fri	Coastal bike ride - Class B
16-19	Thur-Sun	Sunset Bay Beach Car Camp
18	Sat	Shore Acres/Cape Arago Beach Hike - Class B
18	Sat	Lower Salmon River Hike & Dine - Class A
18-19	Sat-Sun	Tyee Hike & Dine
Week 4
22	Wed	Portland Morning Hike - Class A
22	Wed	Portland Evening Hike - Class B
23	Thu	Multnomah Falls Bike Ride - Class C - 32 miles
23	Thu	Latourelle Falls - Class A - 12 miles
25	Sat	Larch Mt. Loop Hike - Class A
25 -26	Sat-Sun	Tyee Work Weekend
26	Sun	Junction Lake Loop Hike - Class A/B
Week 5
28	Tue	Devil's Peak Lookout Hike - Class B/C
29	Wed	Portland Morning Hike - Class A
29	Wed	Portland Evening Hike - Class B

Events

Week-1

Sep 1 (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 971-404-7137

Sep 1 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

Last Wed. evening hike of the season is September 29th. See you in April! We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 feet of noncumulative elevation gain. Return about 8:00 pm.
Depart: 6:00 pm from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th Ave on NW Raleigh St. See Meeting Places.
Leader: Gini Bateman, 503-475-8712 or ginibateman@comcast.net

September 2 (Thu) Willamette Park to Zoo and Back Bike Ride - Class A+

We'll ride from Willamette Park to Goose Hollow, MAX up to the Zoo and ride back down to Willamette Park. Most of the ride is on city streets and there are some hills, both up and down. Between 15-20 miles. Bring $$ and/or a ticket for the MAX ride. Call me if you have questions.
Meet: 9:45 am for a 10 am departure, in front of Fulton Pub at 0618 SW Nebraska St., near the entrance to Willamette Park. There should be plenty of parking on Nebraska St. or other side streets.
Leader: Audrey Perino 503-246-6462, 503-522-9911 (cell) or email audrey53@comcast.net

Sep 4-6 (Sat-Mon) Labor Day Weekend at Nesika

Join your friends at Nesika for Labor Day Weekend to share delicious food, hiking, cards, Mexican train, Farkle, or just stimulating conversation. Saturday night will be potluck. Bring a dish to serve 8. Special breakfast and dinner on Sunday will be served by Nancy O. Leave after breakfast and clean up Monday morning.
Register with:Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878 overpeck@wa-net.com
Be prepared to let cook Nancy know if you are bringing a main dish, salad, veggie, bread, appetizer or dessert for the Saturday potluck.

Week-2

Sep 8 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A to A +

Sep 8 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 feet of noncumulative elevation gain. Return about 8:00 pm.
Depart: 6:00 pm from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th Ave on NW Raleigh St. See Meeting Places.
Leader: Gerda Eck 503-654-1353 gerdaeck@comcast.net

Sept 11-18 (Sat-Sat) Cycle Oregon

Those signed up for Cycle Oregon and wishing to ride with the Trails Club, contact leader for details on a group ride.
Leader: Allen Burrell 503-654-1353 or burrell@teleport.com

Sept 11-12 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Open

Join us for a gluten free weekend at Tyee with children's art activity on Saturday. Starting at 1:00 pm a kids hike is scheduled to gather found materials for an art project later in the afternoon. A small donation for supplies will be welcome. Let us know in advance if your child will be participating. (Please note the Tyee kitchen will be gluten free all weekend).
Questions about the menu please call Christine Olsen at 503-957-7418.
To register please call Jane Olsen (503) 287-0670 by Wed Sept 8 at 9:00 pm.

September 11-12 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Lodge Work Weekend

Don't miss one of the best months to be at Nesika! The weather should be great. We will be finishing the wall of the women's dorm, splitting wood, brushing around the area, working on the retention wall and other needed projects. Come and help with our beautiful home in the Gorge.
Please make reservations no later than 9pm Wednesday September 8th with Virginia Larson, 503-750-9316 or tco2007adm@yahoo.com

Sep 12 (Sun) Bird Creek Meadows Hike - Class A/B

Anyone interested in camping in this Washington area on Sunday for a Monday hike - let me know promptly.
Hike 6 to 8 miles with 1200 to 1800 feet elevation gain on the east side of Mt. Adams in the Yakama Indian Reservation. This above timberline area is spectacular for flowers which are hopefully still blooming, creeks and views. Prepare for a long day. Driving distance not measured. Parking fee required. The hike will be adjusted according to conditions, group, and flowers. Please register with leader by Sept. 11 before 9 pm.
Depart: 8:00 am from Main Street Troutdale on the east side of the downtown area. Park on the north side of street across from City Hall at the public parking underneath the sign "Troutdale House."
Leader: Gary Holman 503-261-3571 or gholman239@verizon.net.

Sept 12 (Sun) Smell the Roses Ride - Class B

Ride country roads for approx 23 miles. Starting in the area of Champoeg park. Call for time & meeting place.
Leader Lisa Brice 503-682-2952.

Week-3

Sep 15 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A to A +

Sep 15 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

Sep 16 (Thur) Evening Picnic - 6 PM - Gabriel Park

Bring your favorite picnic potluck dish and plates and eating utensils for yourself or family. The club will provide beverages and a main course. We are asking for a $1 donation for persons over 12 years of age to help defray costs.
Questions? Contact Barbara,503-281-6094 or birdiegirl2009@gmail.com.

Sep 16-19 (Thur-Sun) Sunset Bay Beach Car Camp

Sunset Bay State Park near Coos Bay offers opportunities to enjoy many outdoor activities. There is a small, protected cove within walking distance of the campground for swimming in the warm Pacific waters. You can ride your bike along country roads and there is a large protected marsh area for canoeing. There will be a group hike along the rocky coastal headlands to visit Shore Acres State Park, former Simpson estate with vast public gardens, and then on to Cape Arago. Brian has reserved two tent sites (D-20 and D-21) that can be shared. Campsites with full hookups are nearby; call State Parks for reservations at 800-452-5687. Only costs are TCO trip fee and shared expenses for campsite.
Contact: Brian Carlson 503-252-3608

Sept 17th (Fri) Coastal bike ride - Class B

Starting from Sunset Bay campground, just south of Coos Bay, we'll ride about 25 miles along country roads exploring the area. Ride will be at a leisurely pace.
Meet noon at campsite D-20
Leader Brian Carlson cell 503-703-8598

Sep 18 (Sat) Shore Acres/Cape Arago Beach Hike - Class B

Starting from Sunset Bay Campground near Coos Bay, Oregon, we'll hike along the headlands first visiting the public gardens of the old Simpson estate at Shore Acres, then continuing south on a loop to Cape Arago with a sea lion view point. Side trip down to beach possible. Hike 8.5 miles round trip with 500 feet elevation gloss. Drivers may need a parking permit. Driving distance from Portland not measured.
Depart: 9 am campsite D-20
Leader: Brian Carlson cell: 502-703-8598

Sep 18 (Sat) Lower Salmon River Hike & Dine - Class A

A special very accessible old growth hike on our way to this month's Hike and Dine at Tyee Lodge. The hike is 5.2 miles with about 100 feet of elevation gain. We will car pool and anyone continuing to the lodge will need dinner reservations ahead of time with the lodge host. I plan to stay to help clean up and return to Sandy about 9 pm if you ride with me. Driving distance not measured. Drivers may need a trailhead parking permit.
Depart: 10 am from the Safeway parking lot in Sandy. Call leader if more complete driving direction are needed.
Leader: Joan Ragan 503-668-6622 or joanragan@hotmail.com

Sep 18-19 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Lodge Hike & Dine

Come join Bernice Schuchardt and her friend Marilyn Hays for a dinner of international cuisine. Main course will feature German cabbage rolls, several vegetable dishes from the cookbook of Bernice's friend in Monza, Italy, and ending with Marilyn's Wild Blackberry Cobbler. Maybe we will even have a little gelato to go on the cobbler. For breakfast we will have an egg dish, juice, cereal and homemade cinnamon rolls. As noted in the June Blazer, a gourmet dinner may cost a bit more than the usual $7, but breakfast will cost $3. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
Register with: Bernice Schuchardt, phone 503 775-4161; or e-mail bmschuch@aol.com.
Deadline for making reservation: Wednesday, September 15. Please note that if you cancel after the 15th, you are responsible for food costs.

Week-4

Sep 22 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A to A +

Sep 22 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

Sep 23 (Thur) Multnomah Falls Bike Ride - Class C - 32 miles
(Or) Latourelle Falls - Class A - 12 miles

A great late summer ride. The Multnomah Falls Ride starts at 10 am at the Lewis and Clark State Park. We ride slowly up through Corbett with a stop at the Vista House. Then down hill, stop at Latourelle Falls to meet those on the short ride. Those on the Short Ride meet at Guy Talbot State Park (Latourelle Falls) I-84 East exit 28, W on Old Scenic Hwy to parking area at Guy Talbot State Park meet at 11:15am. Meeting place for the Multnomah Falls ride is Lewis and Clark State Park at 10:00am, I-84 East to exit 18. Follow signs to park. Bring lunch and lots of water.
Those planning on going on the SHORT RIDE, CALL or Email the leader.
Questions, information contact:
Leader: Ralph Rogers Ph# 503-434-6283, email: rrogers500@gmail.net

Sep 25 (Sat) Larch Mt. Loop Hike - Class A

Enjoy a forest hike and panoramic mountain views of five volcanoes (weather permitting) from Sherrard Point at 4055 feet elevation. After a break at Sherrard Point it is 2 miles downhill to our starting point. Hike 6.4 miles with 1300 feet of elevation gain. Drive 60 miles round trip.
Drivers may need a trailhead parking permit.
Depart: 9:00 am from Gateway Park and Ride.
Leader: Barbara Parker-Sullivan 503-636-1575

September 25-26 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Work Weekend

Thank You! : Gary Regan for welding the new gate and Sylvia Milne for new bench upholstery. Only two more work weekends!
Enjoy Mt. Hood for early fall color and great weather. Projects include: firewood (splitting and stacking), setting posts along trail, prep siding for stain. Bring work clothes and gloves.
For those interested, after dinner hike. Lodging and meals free to volunteers who pre-register! Work starts 10 am Saturday. Lodge will close Sun. at 3PM.
Cook: Angelo Carella.
Sign-up by Sept. 22th with: Stephen Brown, (360) 687-6169, ryanbrowns4@spiritone.com

Sep 26 (Sun) Junction Lake Loop Hike - Class A/B

Anyone interested in camping in this Washington area on Sunday for a Monday hike - let me know promptly.
Indian Heaven is beautiful in Autumn. This loop contains rolling hills of woods and open huckleberry fields and passes 6 lakes. Hike 8 miles with 1200 feet elevation gain. It will be a full day since driving distance is 170 miles roundtrip. Drivers need a trailhead parking permit. Please register with leader by Sept. 11 before 9 pm.
Depart: 8:00 am from Main Street Troutdale on the east side of the downtown area. Park on the north side of street across from City Hall at the public parking underneath the sign "Troutdale House."
Leader: Gary Holman 503-261-3571 or gholman239@verizon.net.

Week-5

Sep 28 (Tues) Devil's Peak Lookout Hike - Class B/C

See expansive views from Mt. Hood to Mt. Jefferson at the retired lookout tower. We will take this fairly strenuous hike at a moderate pace. Hike 8.2 miles round trip with 3200 feet elevation gain. Sign up with leader in advance as hike will be cancelled in event weather conditions impede views.
Depart: 8:00 am from Gateway Fred Meyer parking lot opposite transit center garage
Leader: Bill Kingsbury wfcrowntown@gmail.com or 503-281-4528

Sep 29 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A to A +

Sep 29 (Wed) Portland Evening Hike - Class B

Last evening hike of the season! We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 feet of noncumulative elevation gain. Return about 8:00 pm.
Depart: 6:00 pm from Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th Ave on NW Raleigh St. See Meeting Places.
Leader: Gini Bateman, 503-475-8712 or ginibateman@comcast.net

Let's Talk About

Mosier Tunnels Ride Report

Terry Lawson led a group of three other riders - TCO member Maureen Covell and guests Al and Emma Knot - along a route along the HCRH between Hood River and the Discovery Museum near The Dalles. The 39 mile ride featured spectacular views over the Columbia River and Gorge throughout, with 2600 feet of elevation gain over the route. Highlights included the first (and last) 3.5 miles on the protected bikeway converted from a segment of the old HCRH that passed through the remarkable Mosier Tunnels carved through the rock and the views near the Rowena Crest Overlook, as well as the restoring stop for ice cream near the end of ride in Mosier before the last climb back through the tunnels to the trailhead.

Trails Trodden

Blazer Contact Info.:

Blazer Newsletter:
Send write-ups to: Blazer at trailsclub.org
or
Phillip Jackson
10544 SW Windsor Ct
Tigard, OR 97223
503-639-6250

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Month Day (Day of week) Event Title - Class A,B,C
Description Text - Please include distance, elevation change, and round trip driving distance.
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Depart: Meeting place, with address if possible, and departure time
Leader: Name Phone and/or email.