Thurman, Alder & Holman Loop (Trail run in Forest Park)

Distance: 6.2 mile trail run
Gain: 960 feet
Start: Thurman Rd Leif Erikson Gate
After: Roseline Coffee

Hello All,
Join us for our first February Saturday run at the Leif Gate at Thurman Rd.
This loop takes us up the Water Tank Access trail to Leif, then to Alder and then has us traversing the western trails alongside 53rd ave. We eventually end up on Holman, and then back down, with a fast finish via Aspen.

Whew, got all that? If not, our trail leaders will be there to guide you, so no worries.
Afterwards, let's check out one of our new favorite spots, Roseline Coffee!

Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.

The route:

• Start at Leif & Thurman. Head down to Gordon. take a left (.3)
• Continue to Water Access Trail, take a left. All the way up to Leif (.86)
• Right on Leif, then left on Alder (2 mi)
• Left on Wildwood (2.9)
• Continue up Keil at the 53rd intersection (3.18)
• Right on Wild Cherry hi-fiving your fellow runners! (3.39)
• Right on Wildwood (3.7)
• Right on Birch (4 mi)
• Continue on Holman up the road and go down to Wildwood (4.3)
• Left on Wildwood, continuing to Aspen (5.06)
• Right on Aspen, all the way down (5.48)
• Left on Aspen Ave, all the way to Thurman / Leif trailhead (5.69)

Route map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3452084641808790220

After the run we'll head over for a Coffee and some Treats with good company at:

Roseline Coffee
2701 NW Vaughn St #102
Portland, OR 97232

Hosted by: Dionne
Northwest Trail Runners