Laurelhurst Run & the Vaux's Swifts - EARLY START! (Paved run on the NE side)

NOTE EARLY START @ 6:00pm!!!
Distance: 4.25 mile paved loop run (more loops = more miles)
Gain: 240 feet
Start: NE Glisan St at NE 32nd Ave (near Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral)
After: Picnic and Vaux's Swifts Watch
Parking: Park in the neighborhood near the cathedral

Last year I saw the migrating Vaux's Swifts roosting in the chimney of a cathedral in the Laurelhurst park area. If you have never seen these amazing birds roosting at the end of the day during their fall migration it is worth the effort. We'll go for a chill but lovely run at nearby Laurelhurst Park and then have a picnic in the grass across the street.

Bring a blanket to sit on afterwards and something to eat. We'll get back to the grassy area across the street from the Cathedral around 6:45 and relax for the Swifts Watch. Fingers crossed that we actually see them roosting this year. If you can't make it for the run, come for Swifts Watch and the good company!

Map:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/400037770

Route description:
Run south on NE 32nd Ave
Left onto NE Flanders St
Right onto NE Laurelhurst Place
Run 2 or 3 laps around the perimeter of Laurelhurst Park
Regroup near the bathrooms structure
Left on NE Ankeny St
Right on NE Floral Place
Left on NE Flanders St
Right on NE 32nd Ave back to the start

See you at the bird watch!
Hosted by: Cheryl
Northwest Trail Runners