Name: Gabriel, Woods, and Memorial Parks Loop Trail Run
Leader: Tyler Weber
Start Location: Meet in the Canby St. Parking Lot of Gabriel Park
Start Time: 6 am (yes, that’s right!)
Distance: 5.37 miles
Elevation Change: 734 ft.
Pace: Approx. 5 mph run
Bus Service: Check TriMet site for bus schedules
We are excited to announce yet another way to enjoy our beautiful southwest Portland. For those of you who enjoy a run before you begin your work day, join us for a first-time ever group run through our neighborhoods and parks. Thanks to Tyler for bringing this idea forward to us.
Portland is a city of runners, and we are including a SWTrails trail run once a month that starts at 6am to our other urban trails hikes/walks. We hope to reach out to another demographic to celebrate the many trails throughout southwest Portland.
We will meet at the Canby St parking lot in Gabriel Park (southern end, Little Gabriel) at 6am and run from Gabriel Park to Woods Park, wend our way through Multnomah Village and Neighborhood, then run on to Memorial Park to return to our starting point. Please note that if needed, there is an approximate 3-mile cut-off option if time is a challenge for your work day, or a 3-mile run is what you want. You would just head back to Gabriel Park from Multnomah Village.
Bring a snack, water, appropriate footwear, and dress appropriately for the weather (raingear? gloves? sunglasses? sunscreen? many layers?). Note that smoking on our hikes, walks, and runs is not permitted for health reasons. Dogs on leash that enjoy long runs are also welcome.
Hope to see you there!
Deb Small
Assistant Hike Coordinator
p.s.: Have a favorite run, hike, or walk? We are always looking for leaders. Let us know!
