Events

Week-1

April 4 (Wed) Portland Morning Hike - Class B

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: Phil Crosby 503-636-1853

April 4 (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. Leader: Gini Bateman 503-475-8712 ginibateman@comcast.net

April 7 (Sat) 4T's Hike - Trail, Tram, Trolley, and Train - Class A

Four + miles, two hills. Take the MAX to the Zoo stop. Meet at Zoo station (upstairs) across from Zoo at 9:30 a.m. Cars park at VietNam Memorial parking lot. We can stop for lunch on the way back on the street car or some may want to continue on to the MAX back to the Zoo.
For information call the leader
Leader: Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878.

Week-2

April 10 (Tue) Portland Old Town Historical Hike – Class A

Wedged between the Willamette River and a wall of steep forested parks, Portland’s downtown is compact enough to explore on a 2 ½ hour tour. Ample through parks and historic streets. Easy 2 to 3 mile round trip walk with 100 feet elevation gain. Dress for the weather, an umbrella might be nice. Bring a coin or two for hot beverage after.
Depart: 10:00 AM from Pioneer Courthouse Square next to Starbucks
Leader: Arleta Miller 360-607-2864 or leadadann@hotmail.com

April 11 (Wed) Portland Morning Hike - Class B

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
Alternate Departure: Visitor's Center at Hoyt Arboretum at 9:45 a.m.
Leader: Callista Snively 503-330-7344

April 11 (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. Leader: Lotte Schmitz 503-722-2290 lotteschmitz@msn.com

April 15 (Sun) Champoeg State Park Bike Ride - Class B

The basic ride is a 25 mile loop from Champoeg State Park using level rural country roads in the Willamette Valley, with a longer option for 10-20 additional miles available for interested riders. Please e-mail leader indicating which option you are interested in, as well as carpool offers or requests. Note that there is a $5 fee for parking in the state park.
Depart: 10 a.m. from Champoeg State Park Visitor Center
Leader: Terry Lawson 971-9985810 or lawson.terry@gmail.com

April 15 (Sun) Hopkins Demonstration Forest Hike - Class A

Easy, 2-3 hrs, moderate elevation gain. Hopkins Demonstration Forest located at 16750 S Brockway Road, Oregon City is a 140-acre woodland open to the public for self-guided exploration seven days a week. Free parking at the trail head. Please bring dollars for hike fee and gas.
Driving distance: Carnegie Ctr to trail head: 22 miles round trip
Driving time: 25 minutes
Meet outside of the Carnegie Center on 7th and Jefferson in Oregon City
Depart: 9 am Please RSVP to hike leader: Janet home 503-655-2357 cell 503-724-6029

Week-3

April 18 (Wed) Portland Morning Hike - Class B

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 18 (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. Leader: Donna Covi 503-286-7243 dcibike2@aol.com

April 19 (Thu) Adventures and Travel - India

This January, Steve Wilson traveled to India, to experience its wonderful historical sites and the wildlife at its sanctuaries. Cities visited include: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udiapur, Goa, and Mumbai. Along the way were palaces and forts built by the Mughal kings (including the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri), a temple built by the Jains, and villages where the local folks live. The wildlife sanctuaries provided good looks at India's wealth of birds, as well as a large number of animals. Further south, Goa offered a visit to a spice plantation and its Portuguese past. And at Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves offered testament to what four generations of men could do to a solid basalt cliff.
Refreshments at 7:00pm, Slideshow at 7:30pm
Location: Rose Villa Fellowship Hall, 13505 SE River Road, Milwaukie
For more information, contact Lisa Osburn: socialchair@trailsclub.org or 503-476-5638

April 21-21 (Sat-Sun) Eagle Creek Backpack - Class B

We will start at the trail head of Eagle creek and camp at the 7.5 mile camp. Limit is 12. We can spread out in a few camps up there. This is just past Tunnel Falls. We will spend Saturday night. Have a nice campfire. You will need a water pump for purifying water. You will need rain gear, tent, warm sleeping bag, (two lunches) dinner and breakfast which can be cooked on your stove or over a campfire. We will day hike on Saturday up a little farther on the Eagle Creek trail if desired after we set up camp.
Meet at TA Travel Parking area in Troutdale 7:30 Saturday AM (this is just to the east of McDonalds). An Application form and Emergency Contact form need to be received by leader before the backpack. These forms and helpful backpack information are available at www.trailsclub.org under Backpack Participant Information.
Register: Linda Conrad 360-837- 3787 or lcgrconrad@aol.com.

April 21 (Sat) East Gorge Hike – Class A/B

Hike 5 to 7 miles somewhere east of Hood River in either Washington or Oregon. Explore the dry side of the Gorge. The leader will consider the weather, group size and the interest of the group. Possible hike examples are the Deschutes River Trail or Catherine Creek area.
Depart: 8:30 AM from Main Street in Troutdale on the east side of town. Meet under the parking lot sign “Troutdale House.” This is across (north) from City Hall.
Please call to register by that Friday evening.
Leader: Gary Holman 503-261-3571

April 22 (Sun) McIver State Park Hike - Class A

We will hike 4-5 miles at McIver State Park off of Springwater Road. Mix of fields, forest. Views of Clackamas River. Meet at 1:00 p.m. by coffee shack in parking lot at End of the Oregon Trail Museum, across from Amtrak station on Washington St. in Oregon City. (Exit 10) We will carpool to State Park as entry fee is $5 per car. Wear hiking boots as it will be muddy. Call leader if you would like to preregister, or for any other questions.
Leadeer: Barbara Jones, 503-829-6424, cell 503-819-8983, or e-mail, Barbjones50@hotmail.com

Week-4

April 24 (Tue) Last Tuesday Bike Ramble-Class A

Join us for our "last Tuesday " Bike Ramble. It's an entertaining evening of peddling, socializing and fun stops on a lazy last Tuesday of the month. We meet at the Oaks Pioneer Church by the Sellwood Bridge. See where the SE ramble will take us this month.
Depart: 6 p.m. Oaks Pioneer Church, 455 SE Spokane.
Leader: Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878

April 25 (Wed) Portland Morning Hike - Class B

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 25 (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. Leader: Cathy Schiedler 503-234-1839 catherineschied@juno.com

Apr 26 (Thu) Frenchman’s Bar Bike Ride – Class B

This 18 mile ride goes from Fort Vancouver through Vancouver to the Columbia River by way of city streets, the Fort land bridge, Ester Short Park, rural roads with bike lanes, and a walking and bike path. Mostly level. Estimated 300 foot elevation gain.
Depart: 9:00 AM at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center on Evergreen Blvd. (might want to visit this fort) Please call the leader for directions if needed.
Leader: Kent Meyer 360-574-0784

April 28 (Sat) Forest Park Hike - Class B

Hike 6.3 miles with 1050 foot elevation gain thru the tall fir, pine, and cedar. Rain or shine. Lunch in beautiful Kielhorn Meadow.
Depart 9:30 AM from Firelane 15 just off to the right on NW Skyline Blvd (1.6 miles north of Germantown Road). Park on Skyline right near the entrance gate. Please call leader if more complete driving directions are needed.
Leader: Larry Solomon 503-206-6580

April 28-29 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Worktrip

Come join us on our first work trip of the season. Help us finish old projects and start new ones. Jeff Lawton and Cindy Lee will be our cooks. Meet at the upper gate just above 10 mile marker at 9:00 AM Saturday AM. If you would like to go up on Friday night notify Glen when registering.
Register with: Glen Conrad by Wed April 25th. 360-837-3787 or lcgrconrad@aol.com.

April 29 (Sun) Monster Cookie Bike Ride - Class B

This annual ride is a metric century (62 miles) with the Salem Bike Club from the State Capital to Champoeg for lunch, then back to Salem. Get forms from local bike shops or the Internet, Salem Bicycle Club. Please register with coordinator by Saturday April 27.
Meet: 7:30 Across the street from the front of the State Capital
Coordinator: Lou Sowa 503-320-0440 lsowa@earthlink.net

Week-5