Name: 5 Parks and 2 Villages Loop Hike
Leader: Dave Manville
Start Location: Ida B Wells HS by the food carts
Start Time:  9 am (arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can start promptly at 9am)
Distance: 5.8 miles
Elevation Change:  680 ft.
Pace:  2.5 mph avg

Bus Service: TriMet Stop ID-929 and 925 are very close by with some service on Saturday.

Hi Hikers, well it is Feb 2025, and the weather shows a bit iffy for Saturday Feb 8th but hey let’s get out there anyway. I have designed the hike for this month to have several “return to base” if you will variations in case we need to cut it short. This will be a great route through Hillsdale Park, Albert Kelly Park, Gabriel Park, A- Park Nature Patch, Raz Baack Crossing Park and return. We will pass the SW Community Center for a likely rest break and then Multnomah Village on the way back. I have kept us on a bit more even ground in case we get some snow on our hike outing, but you should watch the weather for that morning and bring, micro spikes, poles, and a bunch of layers as necessary.

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 this Saturday.

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