2nd Saturday Hike – September 12th

Name: 2nd Saturday Hike – Sept 12th – Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail out -n- back

Leader: Dave Manville

Start Location: We will meet at the corner of SW Lobelia and SW 19th, approach from SW 17th and park along the 2-block section of Lobelia from SW 17th to SW 19th then meet down at the corner of SW 19th.

Start Time:  9 am (arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can start promptly at 9am)

Distance: 6.8 miles
Elevation Change:  900 ft.
Pace:  2.5 mph avg (our faster paced hike)

Bus Service: give a call if you need transportation

Hi hikers. Our regular 2nd Saturday hike for Saturday Sept 12 will be a route that explores a big segment of the Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail. We will start at the corner of SW 19th and SW Lobelia and head south onto the Frey Trail and into Marshall Park then down to the Boones Bridge, then enter Tryon State Park at the North Creek entrance and do the Cedar and Iron Mountain Trail for a way. We will then reverse the route back to our starting point. There is only 1 restroom I am aware of on this route to be aware. This hike will give us a chance to preview the mostly completed and most park-like sections of the trail to Lake Oswego (at least heading south). On Sept 19 there will be a grand opening celebration of the Metro Regional Trail #20 aka the Hillsdale to Lake Oswego (HiLo) Trail that you may like to attend.

SWTrails still needs hike leaders, hike ideas, and a Hike Coordinator so let us know if you have a favorite hike we could do, or if you have the volunteer spirit and would like to organize these hikes. It is a fun and rewarding adventure.

Join us! and remember this is our longer and faster paced 2.5 mph average speed hike with usually more than 6-mile distance and some moderate elevation change.

Bring a snack, water, good footwear, and dress appropriately for the weather (raingear? gloves? sunglasses? sunscreen? many layers?). Note that smoking on our hikes and walks is not permitted for health reasons. Kids are welcome and well-behaved pets on leash are welcome also. We always try and find restrooms along the way on these hikes, but sometimes it is several miles to find one so prepare accordingly.

We look forward to hiking with you Saturday, we always find lots of fun along the way.

For more information or to volunteer to lead a future hike in your neighborhood, contact us at walks.swtrails.org or use our web form on the Walks page HERE to get in touch.

Dave Manville
Assistant SWTrails Hike Coordinator