3rd Saturday Walk Feb. 21

Name:  Jackson Middle School and Three Parks Loop
Leader: Nancy Murray
Start Location:  Jackson Middle School Parking Lot
Start Time: 9 am (arrive 10-15 min. early so we can start promptly at 9am)
Distance:  3.4 mi.
Elevation Change:  177 ft.
Average Pace:  2 mph
Bus Information:  Check Tri Met for bus information
Special Notes:  Rain (Snow?) is predicted. Dress appropriately.

Come join us for our monthly third Saturday walk.  This is our monthly walk that’s shorter and moves more casually than our second Saturday hikes.

We’ll start at 9:00 at the Jackson Middle School flag pole in front of the school, walk through part of Maricara natural area, dip down through neighborhood pathways and through the Foley Balmer natural area, on through Marshall Park, and return on a gentle uphill back through trails and the neighborhood to Maricara then back to where we began.

Bring water and snacks and dress appropriately for the weather. Kids and well-behaved pets on leash are welcome, but no smoking for the health and consideration of others.  Restrooms are at times hard to come by but we will try and find one along the way.  Rain/snow is predicted, so come prepared.

Bring a hiking stick if needed, and dress for the weather.  We usually go no matter the weather unless it’s quite snowy/icy or windy.  If we cancel we’ll send out an email by Friday 5:00 pm.

Hope to see you there.