Sellwood Riverfront Park hike to Chamber Music Northwest rehearsal

Join us on a 7.2-mile route that combines a nature hike, chamber music and a residential stroll.

The midway destination is Reed College for the 11 am open rehearsal of Brahms’ Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major. Chamber Music Northwest assembled this string sextet for its 2025 Summer Festival.

https://cmnw.org/concerts-events/2025-summer-festival/free-open-rehearsal-brahms-sextet-no-1/2323

The rehearsal in the air-conditioned Kaul Auditorium should last about one hour, including a question-and-answer session. This is the final open rehearsal of CMNW's summer season.

The hike starts at Sellwood Riverfront Park, which has ample free parking. We’ll hike scenic trails of the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge before traversing quiet Sellwood neighborhoods. After crossing SE McLoughlin Boulevard on the SE Bybee overpass, the hike skirts the Eastmoreland Golf Course before arriving at Reed College.

The return trip to Sellwood Riverfront Park enters Westmoreland Park before taking neighborhood sidewalks to Sellwood Park. Food carts are available in the 1200 block of SE Lexington.

The hike to Reed College is 4.3 miles and the return trip 2.9 miles. Be prepared to average 2.5 to 3 mph on the route that encounters only gentle hills. Bring water and a hat as the current extended forecast calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are recommended. No dogs are permitted at the indoor rehearsal.