🥾2024 - FP - ATC - Hike #10🐇
Details
I will be in the gravel lot (where you can NOT park) when you turn onto NW Hoge Ave. just off of NW Saint Helens Rd.
WHEN: Monday, November 24th, 2025
TIME: 10:15am - 2:15pm*
WHERE: XRoads of NW Hoge Ave & NW Saint Helens Rd. (9800 NW Hoge Ave.)
DISTANCE: +/- 8.5mi*
ELEVATION: +/- 1,500ft*
PACE: +/- 2.7mph* Moving Avg.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult (strenuous uphills)
DURATION: +/- 4hrs*
🥾Forest Park🌲All Trails Challenge - 2024🐇
📜 After last hikes OutnBackOppottomus, the Smokey Dragon SHOULD be a breeze, but I doubt it will. Haha. We’ll meander through a local neighborhood to Tolinda Trail. We’ll venture up the head, to the neck and spine (aka Water alone Trail!) and turn off onto the Dragon’s right wing via the Wildwood & Northwest Leif Erickson. Since it was so enjoyable the first time, we will go up Waterline again all the way to the No Name Tail end before breaking for lunch and taking the left wing (Wildwood/Leif Erickson towards Germantown Rd) down back to the starting point.
This is hike #10 in a series of 13 hikes that cover the entire 80+ miles of trails in Forest Park. Because not all of the trails can be done as independent loops (and we will be doubling over our path at times) it will require hiking more than 120 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.
💪🏽 This is NOT a beginner friendly hike, as we will be keeping a decent pace of an average of 2.7mph (or greater!) throughout, could be slightly faster/slower depending on groups’ abilities. I try to go as fast as the slowest person will allow me. These are not good hikes to learn what your pace is.
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.
🚗🚙 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 Comments section.
For those who want to carpool, just know that you should be prepared to drive or take public transit.
🅿️ There are no fees at this location, though space is limited. The address given is for location purposes only.
It is a residential neighborhood so take extra time to find a spot and walk down to the intersection of NW Hoge Ave. and HWY 30.
There is a rather aggressive resident that lives the closest to our meetup spot that does not like people parking on the shoulder in front of their house. You’ve been warned. I don’t park there because I don’t need the drama, not because I believe they have any valid argument. I just park up the street a little and walk down.
Meetup Coordinates (Portland): 45.59247° N, 122.78120° W📍
Trailhead Coordinates (Portland): 45.59247° N, 122.78120° 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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