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Christmas Day Forest Park Morning Hike
Event by: The Portland Hiking Meetup Group
Location: NW 53rd Dr trailhead, Northwest 53rd Drive 2999, Portland
Meetups, Sports
About event
TOTAL DISTANCE: \~5 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 600 feet
RATING: Moderate
PACE: \~ 2 mph
ESTIMATED HIKING TIME: 2-3 hours
Christmas day Forest Park hike for those who would like enjoy the morning in the nature in company of wonderful people.
Hiking will be on rain or shine. Please don't sign up if you don't like to hike in rain.
We will meet at Forest Park's NW 53rd Drive Trailhead at 8:30 am.
From the trail-head, we take Keil trail to Wild Cherry Trail to Lief Erikson. There are portables here. Continue on Lief Erikson, then take Alder and back to TH for around 5ish mile loop. Pace will be moderate and social
WHAT TO BRING:
* Hiking shoes
* 2-3 layers, warm hat, gloves, rain-jacket
* water bottle
+A positive attitude and an open mind and heart really goes a long way on my hikes. Anyone with multiple no-shows or who signs up and cancels repeatedly will be removed.
Disclaimer:
Disclaimer: Hike leaders are volunteers to do their best to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone, but assume no liability for any loss, damage, injury, emergency evacuation, during the event or getting to or back from an event. Each member is required to read and approve the waiver when agreeing to become a member, and is completely responsible for their own safety and well-being.
Link to liability waiver below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e9K3R6KkepF8BFHmLdcTnPzou42_x2DEu38XqzlGfJ8/edit?usp=sharing