Rebel hike | Forest Park, Hole in the Park Hike Aug 6
Bryan Miller
SUNSET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
GREAT ADVENTURES
REBEL HIKES
Rebel hikes are not part of the church sponsored Great Adventures activities. They provide an opportunity for hikers to improve their conditioning, learn about what to wear, and become better acquainted with those of similar inclinations. Plus, the views are spectacular.
The leader for this series of hikes will be Howard Hansen, a former Mazama climb leader with international experience in hiking and climbing. Contact him to let him know if you are interested in any of these hikes or if you have questions:
Howard Hansen
16915 S W Theodore Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
Cell 971-270-7566 (day of hike only)
Email – howard...@comcast.net
Prepare for each hike by bringing a daypack large enough to carry clothing layers (NOT COTTON) appropriate for Oregon weather (cold/rain/wind), hat or cap, lunch/snack for along the trail, at least one liter of water or your favorite sports drink, and wearing comfortable, broken-in lug sole trail boots. Optional equipment would be trekking poles, packable umbrella, pack cover, etc. Please don’t bring pets.
While we encourage carpooling, you are welcome to travel on your own if you prefer. It is customary to contribute toward the driver’s fuel expense.
HIKE SEVEN – FOREST PARK – HOLE IN THE PARK
AUGUST 6, 2011
Meet on the west side of SPC parking lot at 8:30 am for car pooling. We will leave at 8:45 to caravan to the trailhead located on N W Newton Rd. which is just off N W Skyline Blvd.
This loop hike commemorates the 1997 purchase of 73 acres of privately-owned land once slated for private development. Friends of Forest Park, Metro, City of Portland, plus many individuals and community groups contributed to this effort.
Difficulty – Easy
Distance – 5.94 miles
Elevation gain – 960 feet
Seasons – Year round
Trailhead parking permit – Not Required
Group size – No limit