🥾2026 - FP - ATC - Hike #4 - BFV🐢

WHEN: Saturday, January 31st, 2026
TIME: 10:15am - 1:45pm*
WHERE: Leif Erickson Trailhead, 4040 NW Thurman St.
DISTANCE: +/- 6.2mi*
ELEVATION: +/- 880ft*
PACE: +/- 2-2.5mph* Overall Moving Avg.
DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate (strenuous uphills)
DURATION: +/- 3.5hrs*

2026🥾Forest Park🌲All Trails Challenge🐢Beginner Friendly Version

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📜This is hike #4 in a series of 20 beginner friendly hikes that cover the entire 80+ miles of trails in Forest Park!
Not all of the trails can be done as independent loops (and we will be doubling over our path many times) it will require hiking more than 115 miles to complete the entire challenge.
If you miss a hike, no worries, we have this series twice a year and makeup hikes can be arranged. Never the same way twice due to natural and unnatural changes to the park throughout time and space! It’s ever changing, just as it should be!

This hike starts at the end of NW Thurman St. and begins following Northwest Leif (pronounced LIFE) Erickson Drive from which we will deviate off of and back onto after traversing multiple trails that sit between it and NW 53rd Dr. Somewhere around the midpoint we will pause for a short break before heading back onto Northwest Leif Erickson Dr. Just before the final bend we will detour down for a stroll across a unassumingly little well known Alexandra Avenue Bridge, built 101yrs ago! The end of the hike is 5(ish) minutes away.

Difficulty💪🏽
This IS a beginner friendly hike, as we will be keeping a pace of an average of 2-2.5mph throughout, could be slightly faster/slower depending on groups’ abilities. 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 is in town, I will not be carpooling myself, but if you wish to do so please organize that on your own in the Event Chat/Comments section.
For those who want to carpool, just know that you should be prepared to drive or take public transit.

Parking/Fees🅿️
There are no fees at this location, though space is limited. The address given is for location purposes only. Trailhead is at the end of NW Thurman St.
If you do not wish to drive or carpool there is a bus line(77 or 15) that ends near this location too. It is a short walk uphill from the bus stop though, so plan accordingly.

Meetup Coordinates (Portland): 45.53955° N, 122.72473° W📍
Trailhead Coordinates (Portland): 45.53955° N, 122.72473° W📍

Be Prepared
• 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🥪💧
• Our events are cannabis friendly; enjoy responsibly🦉
• Valuables - Better safe than sorry, leave them at home or secure them out of sight in vehicles🚫 = 💍👜📦
• Remember, ALL metrics are estimates only and may be subject to change without notice⚖️
• 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!

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