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Summer Thursday Hike and Ramble Information
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052313 - May 23 - Hike Oakridge Trail to Rimrock
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052313 - May 23 - Ramble Riverside Trail
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053013 - May 30 - Hike Hardy Ridge
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053013- May 30 - Ramble Wahclella Falls
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060613 - June 6 - Hike Fort to SeaTrail
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060613 - June 6 - Ramble Nestucca Spit
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061313 - June 13 - Hike Northrup Creek
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061313 - June 13 - Ramble Lower Macleay Trail to Pittock Mansion
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062013 - June 20 - Hike Bald Butte
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062013 - June 20 - Ramble Minto-Brown Island Park
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062713 - June 27 - Hike Birkenfeld Mountain
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062713 - June 27 - Ramble Lolo Pass to Bald Mountain
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070413 - July 4 - NO HIKE OR RAMBLE
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071113 - July 11 - Ramble Herman Creek Campground to Pacific Crest Trail Falls
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071113 - July 13 - Hike Table Rock
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071813- July 18 - Hike/Ramble Barolow (1st of 3) East Tollgate to Emigrant Springs
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072513 - July 25 - Hike/Ramble Barlow Trail (2nd of 3) Emigrant Springs to Barlow Crossing
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080113 - August 1 - Hike/Ramble Barlow Trail (3rd of 3) Barlow Crossing to Salmon River Crossing
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080813 - August 8 - Hike McNeil Point
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080813 - August 8 - Ramble Eagle Creek to Punch Bowl
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081513 - August 15 - Ramble Chocolate Falls
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082213 - August 22 - Hike Mt. Defiance
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082213 - August 22 - Ramble Tooth Rock to Wauna Point
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082913 - August 29 - Hike June Lake
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082913 - August 29 - Ramble Lower Salmon River
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Summer Thursday Hike & Ramble Information
For Walks, Hikes and Rambles between the months of June through August

Hikes
For hikers of intermediate ability, all within about a 2 hours drive of Lake Oswego. Hikers leave at 8 am (earlier meeting times noted) from City of Lake Oswego, West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way. Park in lower parking lot, behind building, off Kruse Way Place. New participants arrive 15 minutes early. Return time depends on hiking and driving distance.

Rambles
A more leisurely-paced hike, great for beginning hikers! 5-7 miles with comfortable elevation gains and good trail conditions. Leaves promptly at 8:30a unless otherwise noted.

Where to Meet
Meet at City of Lake Oswego’s WEST END BUILDING, 4101 Kruse Way. Park in back of building in the lower parking lot.

What to Bring
Daypack containing lunch, sufficient water, sun protection, trail snacks, rain gear, extra clothing and personal items such as sunglasses, insect repellent, first aid kit, compact space blanket, whistle and flashlight. Ticks and poison oak may be prevalent.

What to Wear
Clothes suitable for weather conditions. Sturdy, lug-soled, waterproof walking shoes/boots, sun protection.

Car Pooling & Fees
Arranged among participants. Driver donation noted with each hike; bridge tolls shared by all. All mileage shown is roundtrip.

Parks & Recreation Fee
A $1 per person Parks & Rec fee payable to hike leader at 1st or 2nd meeting place.

Information
Hikes/rambles are not canceled due to rain. Leaders may change hike location due to hazardous driving or hiking conditions. Leaders may refuse to take anyone not properly equipped or who is judged incapable of making a specific trip. Participants accept responsibility for personal safety. No pets permitted.

Park Passes
Northwest Forest Park Pass (NWFP) may be required for each vehicle at selected trailheads in National Forests. Drivers are responsible for obtaining passes prior to hike. State Park Pass (SPP) available at trailhead.

2nd Pickup Locations
AWHD    Airport Way Home Depot, I-205 exit 24. Park in SW corner of parking lot. + 30 min.

CFM      Clackamas Fred Meyer north parking lot, near Elmer's Pancake House, Exit 12-A off I-205. + 30 min.

JBC       Jantzen Beach Center, SW corner of Office Depot parking lot. Exit 308 off 1-5, turn west, + 30min.

L&C      Lewis and Clark State Park, Exit 18 off I-84. + 45 min.

SPS       Sunset Plaza Safeway, NW Murray Rd. at Cornell Rd. Exit 67 off US 26W. + 30 min.

TW       Tualatin Wendy’s back lot, Exit 289 off I-5. + 15 min.CFM - Clackamas Fred Meyer


 
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