🥾2024 - FP - ATC - Hike #13!🐇

WHEN: Monday, December 30th, 2024
TIME: 10:15am - 2:15pm*
WHERE: Lower BPA Rd Trailhead (12015 NW Saint Helens Rd.)
DISTANCE: +/- 10.5mi*
ELEVATION: +/- 1,650ft*
PACE: +/- 2.7mph* Moving Avg.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult (strenuous uphills)
DURATION: +/- 4hrs*

🥾Forest Park🌲All Trails Challenge - 2024🐇

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Description📜
This is the FINAL hike in a series of 13 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 at times) it will require hiking more than 120 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.

_ Woohoo!_
You’ve done it! You’ve made it to the end! It’s all down hill from here…. Till the next hill!
Just remember, in hiking especially, what goes down must come up! This final stretch begins and finishes on the wondrous and winding Wildwood Trail. At the intersection with Firelane 15 I will decide what kind of day we will have, it will be fun, any way we go. I may be open to voting on it, but I may just decide quietly in my head. Who knows?! 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣 We will be like the tides today. 🌊 We will have a Low Low, a Low High, a High Low and a High High…. You’ll see. 😎 One for the books for sure! Excited to share it with you all and really thankful for your company on the series! Give yourself credit for all you’ve accomplished.
Lets celebrate afterwards at the “St. Johns Food & Beer Porch,” that boasts over a dozen food carts!

Difficulty💪🏽
This is NOT a beginner friendly hike, as we will be keeping a decent pace of an average of 2.7mph (or greater!) throughout, could be slightly faster/slower depending on groups’ abilities. I try to go as fast as the slowest person will allow me. These are not good hikes to learn what your pace is.
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.
Trailhead is at the end of the Wildwood Trail on Newberry Rd. There is only shoulder parking at 14500 NW Newberry Rd. Please use caution when leaving and returning to your vehicles.

Meetup Coordinates (Portland): 45.60641° N, 122.82300° W📍
Trailhead Coordinates (Portland): 45.60641° N, 122.82300° 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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