🥾2024 - FP - ATC - Hike #17 - BFF🐢

WHEN: Friday, November 22nd, 2024
TIME: 10:15am - 1:45pm*
WHERE: Behind Decoy (10610 NW Saint Helens Rd.)
DISTANCE: +/- 5.24mi*
ELEVATION: +/- 1,145ft*
PACE: +/- 2-2.5mph* Overall Moving Avg.
DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate (strenuous uphills)
DURATION: +/- 3.5hrs*

🥾Forest Park🌲All Trails Challenge - 2024 - Beginner Friendly Fridays🐢

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Description📜
This is hike #17 in a series of 20 beginner friendly hikes that cover the entire 80+ miles of trails in Forest Park! Because not all of the trails can be done as independent loops (and we will be doubling over our path many times) it will require hiking more than 115 miles to complete the entire challenge. If you miss a hike, no worries, we have this series twice a year and makeup hikes can be arranged.

A short 5ish mile walk in the park…. 😜
We will walk as a group from Decoy over to Linnton Park Trail and take it straight UP to…. drumroll 🥁 please! Firelane 10! Yay! We’ll do a little O&B on it before heading up to Keyser Trail that’ll give us another chance for an O&B before continuing our ascent to the wonderful Wildwood Trail, where we will break for a little before taking its serpentine way over to Cannon Trail. Heading back down the hill we’ll cross over Germantown Rd. and use Firelane 9 to get back down to the vehicles. Voila!

Difficulty💪🏽
This IS a beginner friendly hike, as we will be keeping a pace of an average of 2-2.5mph throughout, could be slightly faster/slower depending on groups’ abilities. I try to go as fast as the slowest person will allow me. This can be difficult for some that have sedentary lifestyles, so please don’t be discouraged if at first you don’t succeed, just try try try again.

Carpooling/Driving🚗🚙
Since this is in town, I will not be carpooling myself, but if you wish to do so please organize that on your own in the Event Chat/Comments section.
For those who want to carpool, just know that you should be prepared to drive or take public transit.

Parking/Fees🅿️
There are no fees at this location, though space is limited. The address given is for location purposes only. We usually park down the street near a business called, “Decoy” and walk down to the TH together. Please arrive early enough to account for finding a spot.
I also feel like it is safer (away from easy access and near business) than parking at the little half circle parking space at the Trailhead. Choose your own adventure.

Meetup Coordinates (Portland): 45.59914° N, 122.78486° W📍
Trailhead Coordinates (Portland): 45.59870° N, 122.78590° W📍

Be Prepared
• A positive attitude, sense of wonder and wish to be a part of a greater community of truly amazing people❤️
• Weather appropriate clothing/Adjustable layers 🧤
• Food, WATER, Snacks and anything you’ll need/want to be comfortable🥪💧
• Our events are cannabis friendly; enjoy responsibly🦉
• Valuables - Better safe than sorry, leave them at home or secure them out of sight in vehicles🚫 = 💍👜📦
• Remember, ALL metrics are estimates only and may be subject to change without notice⚖️
• Community and Respect: Following the event rules is mandatory. Adherence to community guidelines ensures safety and enjoyment for all.🤘🏽
Expectations
Safety Comes First! 🚑
If you're feeling under the weather, please skip this hike. We prioritize the health and safety of our group!
The Golden Rule 📯
No one gets left behind. Hike as a cohesive unit from start to finish!

A Community Effort🤝
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