🥾2024 - FP - ATC - Hike #18 - BFF🐢

🥾2024 - FP - ATC - Hike #18 - BFF🐢

WHEN: Friday, November 22nd, 2024
TIME: 10:15am - 2:15pm*
WHERE: Lower BPA Rd Trailhead (12015 NW Saint Helens Rd.)
DISTANCE: +/- 5.64mi*
ELEVATION: +/- 1,542ft*
PACE: +/- 2-2.5mph* Overall Moving Avg.
DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate (strenuous uphills)
DURATION: +/- 4hrs*

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

Please read, updates made.

Description📜
This is hike #18 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.

Oh my gatos! I hope you’ve all eaten your corn flakes for today! There’s no escaping this unambiguous ascent of Northwest BPA Road.
At this point in the series I expect(sorry if that sounds harsh, much ❤️) you to try your best to push yourselves on this one. I recommend everyone ascend this at whatever one’s pace is. Your pace is whatever speed(fast or slow) you can go without having to stop. This will be a great way to challenge yourself and see how much progress you have made if you’ve been keeping up with the series since the start. This is not a race, and I will give the last person to make it to the top as much time to rest as I’ve had. Once we’ve all congratulated ourselves for being pretty amazing human beings we will head down Firelane 13 & 13a for another heart pounding passageway. On our way back up towards BPA we will pass by picnic benches a second time, this is where we will break. From there it’s a relatively easy walk down BPA until it meets up with the trail that threads it’s way through Forest Parks entirety, Wildwood! Detouring onto Northwest Newton Rd will brings us back down to Hwy 30’s starting point! Great job everyone!

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. Driving Northbound on Hwy 30, you will pass by NW Marina Way on your Righthand side. Shortly thereafter the Hwy veers Left and on your Righthand side is a gravel shoulder that can accommodate many vehicles if everyone parks askew. OR you can brave it and park directly at the Trailhead gate just off of Hwy 30, but I do not enjoy parking there for fear of getting struck be traffic.

Meetup Coordinates (Portland): 45.61296° N, 122.79862° W📍
Trailhead Coordinates (Portland): 45.61106° N, 122.79713° 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🤝
By RSVP’ing for this event you agree to all Endorphin Drip Hiking Rules and Expectations that are stated in the group bio on the Main Page, and to all the rules posted for this individual event along with the user agreement (Terms of Service) you signed when making an account on Meetup.

Enjoy these adventures?
Join the team and help build the community!
🙇🏻‍♂️Support Endorphin Drip Hiking Club today!
Last Four #: 4541
🙏🏼Your support helps keep these events free to low charge.

Let’s hit the trails and make some memories together!👥