🌁9mi Back into the City of Bridges Hike! 🌉

**WHEN**: Monday, May 5th, 2025
**TIME**: 10:15am-1:45pm
**WHERE**: Lair Hill Park, SW Hooker St. & SW Barbur Blvd
**DISTANCE**: +/- 9.1mi (14.65km)*
**ELEVATION**: +/- 495ft (151m)*
**PACE**: +/- 2.7mph (4.34kmh)* Moving Avg.
**DIFFICULTY**: Moderate (somewhat challenging pace)
**DURATION**: +/- 3.5hrs*

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📜 What’s old becomes new again!
Everything is cyclical, there is no escaping it. Let’s enjoy some loopy circles together with a nice hike through the main vein of our city. As we loop around and across the Willamette River, we will cross six (6) of the city’s nine central bridges.
This walk is a mixture of sidewalks, grates, and pavement and aside from a few stairs cases up and down bridges there is virtually no elevation.
There is a lot of sun exposure here and the bridges can get gusty, plan accordingly.

💪🏽This is somewhat beginner friendly, as we will be keeping a pace of an average of 2.5-3mph or so throughout, could be slightly faster/slower depending on groups’ abilities/trail conditions. I try to go as fast as the slowest person will allow me. This can be difficult for some that have sedentary lifestyles, so please don’t be discouraged if at first you don’t succeed, just try try try again.

🚗🚙 Carpooling/Driving: Since this hike is as central to Portland as you can get, I will not be organizing a carpooling for this event.

🅿️ Parking/Fees: There is paid city parking, but can be limited, so come early enough to allow a little extra time for finding a spot. Very accessible via public transit as well. I will be at the intersection of S River PKWY and S Curry St.

**Meetup Coordinates** (Portland): 45.50219° N, 122.68146° W 📍
**Trailhead Coordinates** (Portland): 45.50219° N, 122.68146° W 📍

**Be Prepared**
• My events are cannabis friendly; Be considerate, no killjoys, please.🦉
• A positive attitude, sense of wonder and wish to be a part of a greater community of truly amazing people❤️
• Weather appropriate clothing/Adjustable layers 🧤
• Food, WATER, Snacks and anything you’ll need/want to be comfortable🥪💧
• Valuables - Better safe than sorry, leave them at home or secure them out of sight in vehicles🚫 = 💍👜📦
• Community and Respect: Following the event rules is mandatory. Adherence to community guidelines ensures safety and enjoyment for all.

**Expectations**
**Safety Comes First!** 🚑
If you're feeling under the weather, please skip this hike. We prioritize the health and safety of our group!
**The Golden Rule** 📯
No one gets left behind. Hike as a cohesive unit from start to finish

**A Community Effort**🤝
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