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Nansen Summit - Mountain Park
Event by: Portland City and Trail Walking Meetup Group
Location: Hanko's Sports Bar & Grill, Monroe Parkway 4, Lake Oswego
Meetups, Sports
About event
**DESCRIPTION**: Let's meet for a walk that includes a climb up a million year old shield volcano, and explore some of the Mountain Park trail system. At the top of the summit is the ancient volcano of the Boring Lava Field, Mount Sylvania, and the highest point in Lake Oswego at an elevation of 975 feet. Nansen Park offers a grassy area, benches, plantings, a weather station, and a 360 degree sweeping view of the landscape with views of the Tualatin River Valley. the West Hills and Mt. Hood on a clear day.
**DISTANCE**: About 5 miles
**PARKING:** Oswego Towne Square - New Season's Market
**MEET AT**: Walk across the street from Oswego Towne Square to meet in front of Hanko's Sports Bar and Grill on Greenridge and Monroe Parkway (address is 4 Monroe Parkway, Lake Oswego).
**LAUNCH TIME**: 10:00 AM (timing of walk is under two hours, not including any rest breaks at top or along the way).
**FITNESS LEVEL**: Expect a moderate pace for this mix of hills (some steep) trails and residential area, mostly paved.
**ATTIRE**: Water, layers and your adventurous spirit.
**GUESTS**: Yes, guests are welcome! Please register by name in the website.
**AFTER WALK REPAST / COFFEE OPTION**: Definitely!
***Note: Thank you in advance for changing your RSVP from "Going" to "Not Going" (or put a note in the chat) if your plans change.***