2nd Saturday Hike July 9 2022

SWTrails 2^nd Saturday Hike – August 13^th 2022

Name:  Hideaway Park and Fanno Creek Trail Loop
Leader:  Dave Manville
Start Location: Hideway Park see it at Google Mapsà https://goo.gl/maps/PcTFgKKRN4pss4Pb7
Start Time:  9 am (8:45am meet time so we can start promptly at 9am)
End Time:  12pm
Distance:  6.6 miles
Elevation Change: 535 ft
Average Pace:  2.5 mph
Participation Requirements:  Fully vaccinated (including Booster), have masks as you prefer
Bus Information:  TriMet 45 is several blocks away call/ text if you need a ride 503-753-8186
Special Note: Be ready to mask up as needed.

We will begin this hike at Hideaway Park on Oleson Rd (see google map link above). This park has a significant population of beavers making Woods Creek into their environment with dams, ponds, and downed trees. We will check this all out at the end of our hike. From Hideaway we head over to the Fanno Creek trail and hike that west all the way to the Denny Creek bridge where we exit and head south on SW 105^th to Camille park then turn east to the Harman Swim Center and past the community gardens, Rummer architecture homes, and back to Fanno Trail, past Trader Joes, and return to the park for a quick look at what the beavers have been up to.

Bring a snack, water, good footwear, sunglasses, and rain gear as appropriate. Dress and prepare for the weather on hike day. Children and well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. For health reasons, there is no smoking on SWTrails walks and hikes. If you need to leave the hike early let a hike leader know. We try to find a restroom along the way, but it’s not always possible to do so.

Looking forward to seeing you there with us.

Dave Manville