Much of Marquam (Trail Run in Marquam Nature Park)

Distance: 5 mile trail run
Gain: 1,164 feet
Start: Marquam Trailhead (Off Terwilliger)
After: Buffalo Gap Saloon- 6835 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219

Let's run at Marquam Nature Park, without going all the way up to Council Crest! We will start at the Marquam Trailhead, and up the Flicker and Towhee trails, and turn around at Sherwood Drive. We will take the Sunnyside Trail back to the start!

Then we will celebrate good company, good runs, and good times at the Buffalo Gap Saloon afterwards.

The Route:

• Start at the Marquam Trailhead
• Turn L at Flicker Trail (.18 mi)
• Turn L at Towhee Trail (.77 mi)
• continue across Marquam Hill Rd
• continue on Towhee trail to Marquam Trail, then sharp L (1.96 mi)
• continue on Marquam Trail to Sherwood Drive (2.72 mi)
• Turn around here and continue to Sunnyside Trail (L) (2.83 mi)
• continue on Sunnyside to Pavilion (3.4 mi)
• Continue on Basalt Trail to Marquam Trail (L) (3.69 mi)
• Continue up Marquam to SW 14th Ave (3.97 mi)
• Continue on the right side of 14th Ave and then take the trail to the left (4.04 mi)
• Continue on MARQUAM Trail all the way back to the start

Route map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3497704842771032448

Afterwards we'll meet for food, beverages, and good conversation at:
Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery
6835 SW Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97219

See you on the trails!
Hosted by: Dionne
Northwest Trail Runners