Hike Wildwood End-to-End Summer "Soulstice"

Hike Wildwood End-to-End Summer "Soulstice"
WHAT: Forest Park • 31 Miles • June 20 (Day Before Summer Solstice)
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Join us for an unforgettable full-length traverse of Portland’s iconic Wildwood Trail—31 miles through the largest urban forest in the United States.

Be Part of the Wildwood Adventure — Your Way
This event is about more than miles—it’s about TCO, support, and showing up for one another.
This Wildwood End-to-End hike is being organized to support TCO member Emily Swenson, who was recently diagnosed with early onset dementia. Completing the full Wildwood Trail is on her bucket list, and I'm organizing TCO to come together to help make that goal a reality while we can.

Whether you hike every mile or simply play a small role along the way, you are part of something truly special.

Join as a Support Hero to assist Emily’s Wildwood Adventure
Not everyone needs to hike all 31 miles to make this special.
We are looking for TCO volunteers to be at key road access points along the Wildwood Trail, where the trail comes closest to roads. These locations are essential for:

• Providing water and food to TCO Members
• Offering basic first aid if needed
• Encouraging and motivating participants throughout the day
• Serving as safe exit points for those who need to stop early
• Shuttling hikers back to their cars

Your presence at these stops helps ensure that this long and challenging day remains safe, supported, and full of positive energy.

Not Ready for 31 Miles? You Can Still Join
You can still be part of Emily’s journey by:

• Hiking a shorter section of the trail
• Joining the group at a midpoint like Hoyt Arboretum or Pittock Mansion
• Walking a few meaningful miles alongside friends
• Showing up at a support stop to cheer everyone on

Every step—no matter how small—contributes to something bigger.

Why This Matters
This isn’t just a long hike.
It’s a day about lifting someone up, creating lasting memories, and sharing an experience that truly counts.
Together, we can help Emily achieve something incredible while building a stronger, more connected hiking community.
Whether you hike one mile, ten miles, or all thirty-one…
or hand a water bottle to someone pushing through mile twenty-six…
You are part of Emily’s Wildwood Adventure.

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Start and Finish Locations
Start Location (North Terminus):
Newberry Road Trailhead
Newberry Rd, Portland, OR 97231
GPS: 45.60564, -122.82343 [[mapquest.com]](https://www.mapquest.com/us/oregon/forest-park-newberry-trailhead-786548354)
We will begin at the northern end of the Wildwood Trail with an early morning start to take full advantage of the long daylight hours.

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Finish Location (South Terminus):
Oregon Zoo / Vietnam Veterans Memorial
4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221
The hike ends at the southern end of the Wildwood Trail near Washington Park. This location has ample parking, restrooms, and is an ideal spot to regroup, celebrate, and coordinate rides.

# The Route

Trail: Wildwood Trail (entire length)
Distance: ~31 miles
Elevation gain: ~3,500–4,500 ft
Surface: Dirt singletrack
Start: Newberry Road Trailhead
Finish: Oregon Zoo / Lower Macleay Park

Estimated Time
Fast: 10–11 hours
Moderate: 11–13 hours
Steady: 13–15 hours
Planned group target: ~12–13 hours

# Road Support Access Points

Germantown Rd (~mile 4)
Skyline Blvd (~mile 6)
Saltzman Rd (~mile 11)
Thurman Access (~mile 14.5)
Hoyt Arboretum (~mile 18)
Pittock Mansion (~mile 20)
Burnside (~mile 22)
Cornell Rd (~mile 26)
Lower Macleay (~mile 30)

# What to Bring if you are a HIKER

2L water
Electrolytes
Food (2500–4000 calories)
Headlamp
Extra socks
Blister kit
Jacket
Phone + offline map

# Join Us

Let’s walk all of Forest Park—end to end—in a single day!
Here is road support information.

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Wildwood Trail Road Support Locations (North to South)
Newberry Road Trailhead (Start)
Address: Newberry Rd, Portland, OR 97231
GPS: 45.60564, -122.82343 [[mapquest.com]](https://www.mapquest.com/us/oregon/forest-park-newberry-trailhead-786548354)

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Germantown Road Crossing (Approx. Mile 4)
Location: NW Germantown Rd & Wildwood Trail, Portland, OR
GPS (approx): 45.5755, -122.7620

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Skyline Blvd – Springville Area (Approx. Mile 6)
Location: NW Skyline Blvd near NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR
GPS (approx): 45.5730, -122.7445

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Saltzman Road Trailhead (Approx. Mile 11)
Address: NW Saltzman Rd, Portland, OR 97229
GPS (approx): 45.5607, -122.7353

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Skyline Blvd / Thurman Access (Approx. Mile 14.5)
Location: NW Skyline Blvd & NW Thurman St, Portland, OR
GPS (approx): 45.5475, -122.7265

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Hoyt Arboretum / Washington Park (Approx. Mile 18)
Address: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221
GPS (approx): 45.5102, -122.7163

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Pittock Mansion (Approx. Mile 20)
Address: 3229 NW Pittock Dr, Portland, OR 97210
GPS: 45.52519, -122.71618 [[pittockmansion.org]](https://pittockmansion.org/)

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Burnside Crossing (Approx. Mile 22)
Location: W Burnside St & Wildwood Trail, Portland, OR
GPS (approx): 45.5230, -122.7205

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Cornell Road Crossing (Approx. Mile 26)
Location: NW Cornell Rd & Wildwood Trail, Portland, OR
GPS: 45.52688, -122.72671 [[maps.google.com]](https://maps.google.com/maps/?entry=wc)

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Lower Macleay Park (Approx. Mile 30)
Address: NW 29th Ave & NW Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210
GPS (approx): 45.5352, -122.7126

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Oregon Zoo / Vietnam Memorial (Finish)
Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221
GPS (approx): 45.5090, -122.7152