Tryon Creek 6-mile morning hike
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Partially sunny skies on Monday! Whether you’re kickstarting your week with a quick workout or squeezing in a short hike between meetings (like I am) on Monday morning, we'll have plenty of time for this. We’ll enjoy an impressive second growth forest, fall colors, and a whole host of wildlife.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Hiking distance: 5.8 mile loop
- Elevation gain: 630 feet
- Total time: 2-3 hours, depending on group pace
- Permits: Oregon State Park parking permit; or $10 day use fee at trailhead. Annual permits: Product Catalog - Oregon State Parks
- Dogs: Yep!
- Meeting time/place: 9:30 am at Tryon Creek State Park Trailhead
Here is the official Tryon Creek website: https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=103
- My usual hiking style is fairly brisk (2.5-3.5 mph or faster when not running), but anyone who enjoys an energetic hike at any reasonable pace is welcome. No one will be left behind. We will enjoy short breaks as needed for snacks, photos, and viewpoints. There is no such thing as too many photo opps.
- Bring: Sturdy shoes or boots, water, snacks, warm layers, and a camera
Though I don't anticipate any trail emergencies on such an urban route, it's always good to be familiar with The Ten Essentials (Sorry, no Garth “Eleventh” Essential on this one):
- Navigation (map, compass, and an awareness of our route)
- Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight and extra batteries)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
- Knife/tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency whistle and general preparedness in the event that you become separated from our group and/or have to spend the night in the remote, edge of the world wilderness area known as Tryon Creek State Park.
PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK; NW Wilderness Group organizers are volunteers. We come prepared to lead you on a trail or off trail hike but assume no liability for your safety getting to or from the trail-head or on the hike. In case of accident, illness, or other incapacity, hikers must pay for their own medical and/or evacuation expenses, whether or not the hiker has specifically authorized them.