HomeHiking is the core activity of the Trails club. We sponsor hikes every week, year round, to a variety of locations near the Portland metro area. There is at least one hike every weekend, and often more in the dryer months.
There is always a Wednesday morning hike, meeting at Wallace park in NW Portland, that typically takes a half day hike in Forest Park. Other mid-week hikes are also scheduled for those with the freedom to hike mid-week.
See our Events page to see the monthly hike schedules.
There is always a need for hike leaders. If you have a favorite hike you want to lead please contact the Trips committee.
Trip Leader Forms
Trip leaders use these forms to document a club sponsored hike.
The Trip Log form is used to register participants and have them
sign the Recognition of Risks and Declaration of Intent.
The Trip Leader Report is used to summarize the trip.
After the trip both forms and money collected should be sent to the Event Committee Chair or Club Trips Trustee.
| Document | ||
| Trip Log Form | Word | |
| Trip Report Form | Word |
Emergency Report Forms
These forms are carried by hike leaders and used when there is an emergency on the trail.
The Emergency Rescue Request Card is used to record important information
when someone goes for help.
The Emergency Contact Information Card form is information each hiker
should carry in case of an emergency.
The Emergency Contact Information Form is to be used for extended trips involving
transportation, risk and extended stay away from home.
| Emergency Rescue Request Card | ||
| Emergency Contact Information Card | ||
| Emergency Contact Form | Word |
The following files are information for trip leaders to use to plan their trip.
Hike Information: Distance, elevation gain, and driving distance for a lot of hikes.
Leader Tips: Suggestions and tips for hike leaders. Especially helpful for new hike leaders.
Hiking with The Trails Club: A pamhlet with club hiking guidelines.
| Document | ||
| Hike Information | Word | |
| Leader Tips | Word | |
| Hiking with The Trails Club |
Trips Committee
| Name | Position | Contact Information | |
| Jane Storey | Trips Committee Chair | 503-724-5467 | |
| Carolyn Jenkins | Day Hike Coordinator | 503-422-6456 | |
| Jane Olson | Wed AM Hike Coordinator | 503-287-0670 | |
Hike Awards Mileage tracking for 2009
Beginning January 1, 2009 Trails Club members will be responsible for tracking their own mileage if they are interested in competing for the Mary Lou Greene High Miler Award and the Una Davies High Traveler Award to be presented at the 2010 banquet. The Mary Lou Greene Award is presented annually to the member who accumulates the most total miles on TCO-sponsored hikes, backpacks, snowshoes, skis, and a percentage of bike rides. The Una Davies Award goes to the member who has hiked the most new miles on the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon and Washington. Application forms for the awards will be available from Jane Storey, the Trips Trustee.
Awards applications forms and Policies are available on the Forms page in the member's area.