Events Calendar

All visitors and Trails Club members are encouraged to enjoy the great Northwest outdoors by selecting a hike, bike ride or other event from this calendar. Gentle Reminders provides explanation of hike difficulty and hike guideline. Detail description of common meeting is available at Meeting Places.

Index

Events

Week-1

July 2 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A

We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Virginia Fuller 503-520-1622

July 2 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B 6PM to 8PM ish

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Leader: Craig Carlson 503-626-0438

July 4th - July 14th Belden to Burney Falls Back Pack

Class C 134 miles: We will drive down to the town of Belden CA on July 4th and start hiking north averaging 15 miles per day for 9 days. Only the experienced hiker need register. Prehikes with leader required.
Register with Linda Conrad @ lcgrconrad@aol.com or 360-837-3875.

July 4-6 (Fri-Sun) Independence Day at Nesika

On the 4th we will enjoy an exceptional menu of delicious recipes from the Rio Cliente Spa (near Guadalajara Mexico). The dishes are basically vegetarian but with the addition of fish. The menu also includes loads of fresh fruits and vegetables. Plan to stay over for the special breakfast on Saturday. The cost for the two meals is approximately $8.00.The lodge will continue to be open and we have a cook/host for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.
Reservation deadline July 1st.
Meet: At the Palmer Mill Road gate at 9:30 am on the 4th.
Host: Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878; overpeck@wa-net.com Call if you need directions

If you need to come later I can try to match you with someone with a key who's coming later. Friday dinner will be a special vegetarian menu with a fish dish. Bring your own lunches and snacks. Nesika is off I-84 exit 28, past Angel Rest trail head (upper parking) to Palmer Mill Road (rough)directly to the gate.Please make your reservation as soon as you get this July Blazer (no latter the July 1st).
Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878; overpeck@wa-net.com

Week-2

July 6-11 (Sun-Fri) Trinity Alps Backpack

Moderate Backpack in Northern California. Drive is approximately 400 miles each way. Start at the Swift Creek Trailhead (camp night of July 5 at Preachers Meadow car camp?)

Day one- Hike 5 miles to Granite Lake (6000 feet)

Day two- Explore the Granite Lake are, swim? The next two night's location will depend on snow level.

Day three- Hike with pack to Summit Lake. Explore Climb if desire?

Day four - Hike with pack to the Black Basin trail on the Bear Basin Trail. Will go by Diamond, Luella Lakes.

Day five- hike out on Bear Basin Trail (5 miles or so).

Either drive home or go to Weaverville to Spend night. An alternative itinerary would be to spend night 3 and 4 near the Black basin trail and do day hikes up to the lake basin and another hike to Mumford Meadow and Landers Lake.
Limited to six participants
Leader: Diana Forester, 503-288-7782

July 8 (Tuesday) Silver Star Mt. Hike - Class B

Views! Wildflowers! Indian pits! What more can you ask for? Meet: Park and Ride at NE Sandy Blvd. and 70th Ave. (Nazarene Church parking lot) at 8:00 am
Leader: Bill Kingsbury (503) 281-4528 or wfcrowntown@gmail.com

July 9 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A

We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Phillip Jackson 503-639-6250

July 9 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B 6PM to 8PM ish

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh.
Leader: Cathy Schiedler 503-234-1839

July 10 (Thurs) 6 p.m. Picnic at Gabriel Park

45th Ave and Vermont St.
Picnic will be at the North end of Gabriel Park nearer to Vermont St. Bring a favorite dish to share and your own eating utensils. Social Committee will furnish beverage. Hiking trails on the South end of the park. Pool is on 45th.
Hostess: Callista Dunn cell 503 330-7344 or Kissta9@aol.com

July 10 (Thurs)Kelley Point Park Bike Ride - Class A

Moderately-paced, flat ride with a number of stops through North Portland. We'll see industrial, natural and artistic sights. Route will take us on the Peninsula Crossing Trail and through the Smith and Bybee Lakes natural area where we may stop for a short hike (so bring a lock for your bike if it isn't too heavy). Bring a lunch for a picnic at Kelley Point Park. Meet at the University of Portland at 10 am. Come in the main entrance off of Willamette Blvd and make the first right. Parking lot is right next to the soccer center. Total mileage will be between 15 and 20 miles. There will be an option for a shorter or longer ride. Call or email with questions.
Leader: Audrey Perino 503-246-6462, 503-522-9911 (cell) or email audrey53@comcast.net

July 12 (Sat) Nesika Membership hike - Class B

This hike satisfies the hike and lodge visit necessary for membership. We'll hike from the Multnomah Falls Lodge up to the top, and then continue along Multnomah Creek for a few miles till we cut off to the Lodge, with great views of the Gorge.
Bring your lunch for eating at the lodge. There is drinking water there.
Hike 8 rt miles with 1700ft elevation gain.
Meet at Gateway Transit Center at 8:30 or by the restrooms at Multnomah falls at 9:20
Leader Brian Carlson 503.252.3608 owatta@webtv.net

July 12-13 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Work Weekend
Moved to July 19-20

Persistent snow and lack of volunteers canceled our first work weekend. The ability to drive in and better weather will hopefully bring up more volunteers. If you use Tyee in the winter please consider volunteering for one work party. Projects include: inventory of supplies, take down avalanche signs, assess winter snow damage, burn slash pile, label kitchen cabinets, clean out shop, organize wood pile, etc. In the evening we'll discuss lodge improvements (long term and short term). Lodging and meals free to volunteers. Plan on starting at 10AM Sat. May 31st. Lodge will close Sun. at 2PM.
Need a cook and assistant. Lodge will be open Friday night at 5PM for those wanting to come up early. Bring your own dinner. Pancake breakfast provided. RSVP for work weekend by Tues., July 8th.
Contact: Stephen Brown, (360) 687-6169, ryanbrowns4@spiritone.com

July 12-13 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work Trip

As usual the will be plenty to do on our lodge in the gorge. We will have tasks for all levels of skill and ability. The women's dorm overhaul will be in progress, we may start laying the block for the propane enclosure. There will be a fair number of painting and maintenance jobs to accomplish.
Register with Merrill Hugo at 503-293-5102 by 9 PM Wed July 9.
Meet at the lower gate, intersection of Brower Road and Palmer Mill Roads, at 9AM on July 12.

Week-3

July 13 (Sunday) Kayak Cowlitz River - Rating 2C

Rating designation is defined on Trails Club of Oregon Kayak web page under Kayak Trip Rating System.
We will enter the lower Cowlitz River at Castle Rock and exit at Longview. Distance traveled is 16 miles and travel time is 4-5 hours. The current will range between 2 to 4 miles per hour. Some maneuvering skills are required. The upper half of the river is woodsy in nature and has a faster flow. The lower half becomes slower and begins to meander through rural farmland. If you enjoyed the trip on the upper Cowlitz last year lead by Rich Fuhs you will enjoy this outing. The group is limited to 10 kayaks. Reserve a spot by 7/10.
Contact Rex Silvernail for details
Leader: Rex Silvernail humshwha@pacifier.com 360 263 7225

July 13 (Sunday) Trapper Creek Hike - Class B

North of the Columbia Gorge visit the densely forested Trapper Creek Wilderness, the site of a lodge that burned in 1934 which is now Government Mineral Springs Day Use Area. At the bottom of the canyon are 7 foot thick Douglas firs and the rushing Trapper Creek. The hike is 7.2 miles round trip. Driving distance about 29 miles beyond the Bridge of the Gods. Bring water, lunch and a snack. Wear hiking boots and appropriate clothing, rain gear if needed. Wilderness restrictions apply so hike is limited to 12 people.
Meet: Gateway at 8:00 am
Leader: Virginia Fuller (503) 520-1622

July 15 (Tuesday) Wildcat Mountain Hike - Class A

The Douglas Trail to Wildcat gains 960 feet. We will try to continue on to the Big Meadow but since it is at the 4100 foot level, it is unlikely that the Bear grass is blooming. We will hope that the snow is gone and that the view will be good. Total mileage should be about 8 and elevation gain is less than 1000. The RT drive is 80 miles and there are no wilderness restrictions or forest pass required.
Meet: Troutdale Outlet Mall lot at 9:00 am
Leader: Diana Forester 503-288-7782

July 16 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A

We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Merrill Hugo 503-293-5102

July 16 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B 6PM to 8PM ish

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Leader: Gini Bateman 503-475-8712 Ginibateman@aol.com

July 19 (Sat) River paddle trip - Rating 2B

Question is: which river? That will depend on water levels. This will be at max a 10 mile paddle, likely shorter. The Pudding River was fun earlier this year, the upper Cowlitz provided a couple of good trips last year, maybe somewhere on the Lewis River? Check the web for an update on the destination.
Contact leader for meeting place & time.
Leader: Rich Fuhs, (503) 690-5077; Rich.Fuhs@Verizon

July 19 (Sat) Bicycle Covered Bridges - Class B

We will be visiting five covered bridges that are still in daily use. Bring a lunch; we will eat at a County wayside adjacent to one of the bridges, and next to a swimming hole. Your leader is fairly knowledgeable about covered bridges and about the Willamette Valley. The objective is to enjoy the covered bridges and the countryside as a group. Expect to spend all day as this is a leisurely trip with lots of stops.
Meet: I5 rest area south of Wilsonville, Time: 8:30 AM
Leader: Lou Sowa (503)320-0440 LSowa@earthlink.net

July 19 (Sat) Spirit Lake Hikes (Harmony Falls and Norway Pass) tentative - Class B

This pair of hikes, one easy and one moderate, offers spectacular views of Spirit Lake and allows you to gaze right into Mt. St. Helen's crater. The shorter Harmony Falls Trail takes us right to the water's edge. If we're lucky, the driftwood logs will be nearby for our viewing pleasure. A couple miles back up the road, the loop via Norway Pass takes us past a spire of welded ash and excellent views into the volcano's crater. These hikes are mostly unshaded, so bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. Drive to Spirit Lake trailheads is about 100 miles. Combined hiking distance: 9.3 miles. Combined elevation: 1680 feet. If Road 99 is not open yet due to heavy snow, an alternative hike on Mt. St. Helens will most likely be chosen.
Meet: 7:15 at Salmon Creek Park and Ride (in Vancouver, where I-5 and I-205 merge) to leave at 7:30 am. Call leader if you need directions or to confirm location.
Leader: Donna Aase, 360-253-8420

July 19-24 Marble Mountain Backpack - Class B

We will hike in to Summit Lake from a Quartz Valley road head. We will then hike with Linda's group at least as far as Little Marble Valley and the retrace our steps to the starting point. This should be a fairly leisurely trip with some opportunities to explore the scenic central part of the Marble Mountains.
Approximately 45 miles total
Register with Merrill Hugo at 503-293-5102.

July 19-28 (Sat-Sat) Etna Summit to CA/OR Border Backpack - Class C

92.6 miles. We will drive down the night of the 18th of July and start hiking the morning of the 19th. We will meet up with Merrill Hugo's hiking group for night one and two around the Summitt Lake area, then proceed down to the Seiad Valley. We will average 12 miles per day. We will spend one night in a motel and proceed the last 38.3 miles to the OR border. Only the strong and experienced hiker need apply. Qualifying hike must be made.
Register with Linda Conrad at lcgrconrad@aol.com or 360-837-3875.

Week-4

July 23 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A

We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Audrey Perrino 503-246-6462

July 23 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B 6PM to 8PM ish

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Leader: Donna Covi 503-286-7243 dcibike2@aol.com

Jul 24-29 (Thurs-Tues) Lake Plateau Backpack, Class B
Trip full; alternates only
The Lake Plateau in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, Montana, is the destination for this 6-day backpack with base camp and off-trail exploration. This moderate loop features a gorgeous, lake-dotted, high altitude plateau with a myriad of side trip opportunities and peaks to bag, as well as spectacular Columbine Pass. The backpack is 36 miles, not including side trips. Elevation gain is 3,700 ft. Approved bear-proof food containers are required. The trip starts and ends in Big Timber, Montana. Group size limited to 8. Registration required.
Leader: Susan Saul (360) 892-5643 or sunr1s3cr33k@gmail.com

July 26 (Sat) Opal Creek Wilderness - Gate to Cedar Flats - Class B

We will do a round trip, moderate 10.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain.
Trail follows a primitive dirt road through old growth forest to the depression era mining camp of Jawbone Flats. From there we will continue along the North Santiam River to Merten Mill, Sawmill Falls, Opal Pool and ending at Cedar Flats before looping back. Forest Pass required.
We will meet at the Village Inn (Exit 290 off of I-5 on the West side of freeway at 8am
Please register with leader.
LEADER: Gini Bateman, ginibateman@aol.com, 503-771-1560

July 26 (Sat) Independence/Buena Vista Bike Ride - Class B
A mid summer ride through farmland and fields of Polk County. Mostly flat with rolling hills. The ride begins in Independence, west thru Monmouth, south on the old road to Helmick State Park and then east to the Buena Vista Ferry for lunch. After lunch we return to Independence. Route mileage app. 28/30. On Saturdays there is usually a farmers market in Independence. Bring lunch and lots of water. Ride begins at 10am at the Independence Riverview Park. Drive south on I-5 take the Salem Parkway then W on Hwy 22 over the Willamette River to Hwy 51 South to 200 S. Main in Independence. The Park will be on your left. Turn left into the park. Parking is down by the river.
For question or information contact
Leader: Ralph Rogers 503-434-6283

July 26 (Sat) Hike on NW Corner of Mt Hood - Class C

From the Top Spur TH, we'll head to the summit of Bald Mtn, then on up to McNeil Pt. As we leave McNeil Pt we'll veer off to the right above Cairn Basin. We may head over to the base of Barrett Spur & down past Dollar Lake, or drop down past the shelter at Cairn Basin on the way down to Eden Park. In either case, we'll loop past the Cathedral Ridge Tr on the way down. We'll cover 11+ miles with 3400+ feet of elevation change. Snow conditions may force a change of plans.
Trailhead Pass required. Wilderness Restrictions apply.
Contact leader for meeting place & time.
Leader: Rich Fuhs, (503) 690-5077; Rich.Fuhs@Verizon.Net

July 26-27 (Sat-Sun) Bull of the Woods Loop Backpack; Class C
Cancelled due to road closure
The Bull of the Woods Loop is located in the Clackamas River Ranger District. The trip consists of numerous small lakes, lots of berry picking and beautiful forests. This is not considered a beginner hike. The loop is 29 miles round trip with a 6000 feet elevation gain. Space is limited, dogs allowed with leader approval. Must be able to hike a minimum of 15 mile days with steep elevation gain. We will start at the Pansy Lake Trailhead, and camp at Elk Lake. Must be able to provide backpack experience to leader. Registration with the leader is mandatory.
Meet: Contact Leader
Leader: Lisa Conrad; 360-513-7134; lmc31408@yahoo.com

July 26-27 (Sat-Sun) Hike and Dine at Tyee Lodge

Join us for the first (can you believe it) hike and dine of the year at Tyee Lodge (that's if the snow finally melts)! An authentic Tuscan Italian meal will be provided by Ken Kane and Audrey Perino. Dinner Saturday night will be served at 6:30 and breakfast Sunday morning at 8. Please call for dinner reservations by Monday, July 21. The lodge will be opened and closed by Mike Harrison.
For more information about opening/closing times or anything else, please call Audrey Perino at 503-246-6462, 503-522-9911 (cell) or email audrey53@comcast.net.

Week-5

July 27 (Sun) Slower paced July Hike & Dine

After breakfast we'll explore the areas around West Leg and East Leg Roads and maybe find the old PCT trail. Bring a lunch to eat while on the hike or back at the lodge.
Meet: Tyee Lodge at 10:00 am
Leader: June Smelser 503-668-4060, junesmelser@yahoo.com

July 30 (Wed) Morning hike - Class A

We hike 4 to 5 miles, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe.
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th & 26th on Raleigh at 9:30 AM
Leader: Wayne Schweinfest 503-253-3073

July 30 (Wed) Evening Hike - Class B 6PM to 8PM ish

We will hike approximately 6 miles in Forest Park and the West Hills with 500 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Leader: Rich Fuhs 503-690-5077 rich.fuhs@verizon.net

July 31 (Thur) Willamette Mission Bike Ride - Class B

This is a day ride out of Willamette Mission State Park. The ride distance will be about 40 miles. We will tour the South French Prairie probably including Mt. Angel area for lunch. We can adjust the ride based on weather and participants interests.
Meet: I5 Rest area just South of Wilsonville at 8:30 AM
Leader: Louis Sowa 503-320-0440 lsowa@earthlink.net

Let’s Talk About

TRAILKEEPERS OF OREGON
Trail Maintenance Event
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Angels Rest Trail, Columbia River Gorge

The work site is 1.25 miles from the trail head. We will be tackling many needed repairs and enhancements to the trail, including routine drainage maintenance, rehabilitation of the soon-to-be-decommissioned section, and upgrade of the lookout area. Tools with training and safety guidelines will be be provided. Wear long pants, sturdy boots, work gloves, bring appropriate weather/rain gear and pack food and water for being on the trail several hours.

Crew leader: Jeff Statt
Forest Employee: Edan Lira
You all are greatly appreciated for generously volunteering your time for this project. We are excited to near completion of this much needed work for the Angels Rest Trail, thank you in advance for being a part of that!

To sign up or for questions, send to: volunteertrailkeepers@gmail.com

Mt. Hood National Forest Road System - Its Future

The Mt. Hood Travel Plan Coordinator for BARK shared some of their concerns and goals at a recent presentation with interested Trails Club members. How do we promote a long-term ecosystem for the Forest roads that will provide ecologically sound recreation opportunities for the public?

We must first look at the "Big Picture" by analyzing the roads presently in use so that all outdoor activities can be represented. Quiet zones for the hikers, birders and campers; other areas for the folks that use motorized vehicles and perhaps bikers.

Six specific areas are being scrutinized for use by the motorized vehicle users which include Sportsman Park, Rock Creek, Dee Flats and Gibson's Prairie. Unfortunately the maps of these areas were not available for our viewing.

An interesting statistic shared was that approx. 98% of the visitors in the Mt. Hood are hikers, birders, campers and the other 2% are the most likely to do the "sweat work" when volunteers are needed to the assist the USFS. We obviously need to not only be interested but to participate in the volunteer work programs. The whole process of identifying the roads to decommission, block off, educate the public, review the Environmental Impact Statements and attend the hearings will take time, patience and cooperation.

An important meeting to mark on our calendars is the one scheduled for Sept. 26th, called the Mt. Hood Solution Summit. This will be an open forum for comments and idea searching.

Special Olympics need experienced Snowshoe trainers

The coach education program will be held August 2nd & 3rd at Willamette University in Salem, the snowshoe trainers will only need to be there from about 8:30am-1pm on Sunday the 3rd. It'd be great if a team of two would like to come, in the event that we have more than 12 coaches, we could break easily into two groups. We also may have a Special Olympics athlete there to assist you with the demos so coaches can see an athlete respond to the different activities. Interested folks please email me at kmcfarlene@soor.org if you would like to come or have questions. Thanks so much, Kristen McFarlane, Director of Sports & Training

A Bit of Blazer History

Trails Trodden

Lower Falls Creek Falls Trail, WA.

Sunday June 1st, myself and four happy hikers took a leisurely stroll on the Lower Falls Creek Falls Trail. This short but sweet trail is in the southern part of the Gifford Pinchot Natl. Forest in WA. I had pre-hiked this a couple days before, and did a little exploring in the area. This compelled me to add a little detour to our hike that Sunday, if the hikers were willing - and they were. East off Wind River Hwy., we turned north again on Panther Creek Rd. several miles to a tricky-to-find unmarked trail. This led a few hundred yards down to the lesser-known but beautiful Panther Creek Falls. After many photos, we continued back to the Wind River Hwy. and northeast to the Lower Falls Creek Falls TH (Forest Pass req.) Two of the four hikers had never visited this trail, so we stopped often to appreciate the well-cared-for trail, the roaring river and the surreal waterfall photo ops. Speaking of well-maintained trail, the WTA volunteers were out and working on various trail sections to improve and enhance where needed; we chatted with them and thanked them for their hard work! Flowers were sparse, a few hardy Trilliums, and several flowering Dogwoods. When we reached the boulder area that views the falls, we had our lunch and took more photos. Even though this was an overcast and intermittent drippy day - this usually quiet trail was a super highway! Dozens of hikers, families, dogs, and groups were on the trail. We even passed some kayakers walking up to supposedly put in at the base of the falls. Now envision a giant fire hose blasting icey water down two tiers of falls and the river almost the same force as it careens through carved rock margins...I'll stick to the nice dirt trail thank you !

This hike is less than four miles RT, about 700' gradual elev. gain, and directions can be found in most guidebooks or online. Feel free to contact me if you'd like detailed directions to either of these amazing waterfalls. Thanks for all for a fun day! Jane Garbisch jegarbisch@yahoo.com

Check out other hikes and trips by Jane Garbisch. Click on the links below

Burndt Lake Hike

Saddle Mountain Hike

Rambles in Fossil

Gathering near Fossil, OR on the evening of Thursday June 5th under the leadership of Wagon Master Merrill Newman, 12 Trails Club members embarked on a journey to Oregon's past. First stop, the prehistoric Age of Mammals, as seen at 2 units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. All who attempted were able to complete the 1.5 mile "moderately strenuous" (and extremely windy) hike to a stunning viewpoint (with a bench) overlooking the famous Painted Hills.

Most group members also took in the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center and some short, but scenic walks that afternoon. The campground near John Day sported running water and hot showers, as well as a spacious lawn for the group's variously sized tents.

Day two was devoted to the town of John Day and its environs, starting with the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site. The visitor's center and museum highlight the role of Chinese immigrants in Oregon's past, especially in the gold rush days. After that educational tour, each car took the afternoon to lunch, sight see, and make its way to the next campsite, which had no running water, but was situated next to beautiful Phillip's Lake. Bird and sunset watching were popular evening activities, as was trying to decipher the coyote howls. The next day featured more Gold Rush memorabilia, starting with a ride on the Sumpter Valley Railway, which was not really robbed. It was just practice for the "real" robbery on June 21st. This historic bit of track, dating back to the 1880s, terminates at the only State Heritage Area in Oregon that has a dredge floating in a pond of its own creation. In its 19 years of service, this dredge extracted one cubic yard of gold, weighing in at 9 tons and valued at $4.5 million dollars. (That was at $35 an ounce. Anyone want to do the math at today's gold price?). After exploring the dredge, the surrounding piles of gravel tailings, and the small town of Sumpter (three restaurants to choose from and we all end up at the same place!), the group boarded the train for its return trip and headed towards the final campground in Baker City. Fortunately this one had running water and hot showers, because dinner that evening was to be a "formal" affair, indoors, at a restaurant. Although the food at Haines Steakhouse got mixed reviews, the company was great. Wagon Master Newman closed the evening with words of thanks and hopes for another equally great ramble next year.

Next morning, many group members ended up at the nearby Oregon Trail Interpretive Center before heading home.

All in all, it was an informative trip with a friendly group. Submitted by Princess D. Aase

Photo by Merrill Newman

Trails Ahead

Aug 26 - 29 (Tues-Fri) Cottage Grove - Row River Trail Bike Tour

Cottage Grove is known for its historic covered bridges. We will visit 7 of them while exploring the trail and the less traveled roads in the area. The trail is part of the National Rails to Trails system.
This area is quite flat, mileage is between 20 and 35 a day. On the way home we will stop in Eugene and ride the bike paths along the Willamette River.
We will car camp at Baker Bay Campground right on Dorena Lake. This campground has showers, a swimming hole, boat launch, small concession. The camping fee is around $15.00 per night.
Please contact leaders by August 15 if you are interested.
Leaders: Gisela Piercy, 503 648-5885, giselapiercy@aol.com. or Louis Sowa, 503 628-4919, lsowa@earthlink.net

Sept. 27, 2008 (Sat) WHEN HELP IS DELAYED - First Aid for activity leaders

John Stubbs will again provide first aid and CPR training for all club members who lead activities. Participants will not have to pay for this. The Club would like all leaders to be certified in first aid and this is an enjoyable and useful class.
Please call Diana Forester to register at 503-288-7782 or email her at diana_forester@msn.com.

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