tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94221562024-03-05T05:51:32.546-08:00Under the SkyGet wild. Get fit. Get it all in your own backyard.Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-43133951468106345272014-05-29T10:26:00.000-07:002014-05-29T10:26:15.277-07:00SE ~ West Linn Anyone?Here's a resource that I just discovered for trails in the West Linn area. I haven't been on any of these trails except some in Mary S. Young park, but as I get there, I will post reviews.
Trail Maps for the City of West LinnCathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-85360908820920064432013-01-25T17:53:00.002-08:002013-01-25T17:53:28.754-08:00SW ~ Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Date visited: January 21, 2013Agency: World Forestry CenterPath Surface: Paved loop and dirtElevation gain/loss: Unknown, but several steep sections on the trail in the northwest part of the propertyDistance: Variable depending on the route. Several trails and length options. See map and description below.Ratings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning ++++ when hiking in the northwest portion of the Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-72777134142775021522012-08-14T22:09:00.002-07:002012-08-14T22:09:37.090-07:00SW ~ Tryon Creek State Park - Summer
The Terry Riley suspension bridge
Date visited: August 14, 2012
Agency: Oregon State Parks and Recreation Dept.
Path Surface: Dirt, gravel. All-accessible trail and bike path are paved.
Elevation gain/loss: Variable, but there's some short steep hills on some of the trails.
Distance: Variable depending on the route. Several trails and length options.
Ratings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning ++++Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-46254850773905397742012-03-16T15:18:00.001-07:002012-03-16T15:18:22.901-07:00Tualatin Hills Nature "Pond"
The Tualatin Hills Nature Park in a watery mood.
But still a nice walk.
Details here.Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-13398310907062387642012-03-12T10:48:00.009-07:002012-03-13T20:47:34.135-07:00SW ~ Graham Oaks Nature ParkDate visited: March 7, 2012Path Surface: Asphalt, gravelElevation gain/loss: +/- 10 feetDistance: 3+ milesRatings: Setting + Calorie-burning ++Directions: From I-5, take exit 283 (Wilsonville Rd), go west about 1.5 miles to the small parking area north of the road.Agency: MetroRestoration has to start somewhere, but it is a stretch to call this a nature park now. Houses and a school crowd the Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-6235732012772870862011-04-29T10:54:00.000-07:002011-04-29T11:03:26.020-07:00SW ~ Cooper Mountain Nature ParkSometimes our springs are inexplicably similar to our winters, but weather can make our familiar places new again.See the full description here.Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-7640908484607600592011-02-22T15:38:00.001-08:002011-02-22T16:58:22.547-08:00NW ~ Banks Vernonia Trail-Banks to LL Stub Stewart ParkDate visited: February 19, 2011Path Surface: AsphaltElevation gain/loss: Variable. 250 feet as described below.Distance: Up to 21 miles one wayRatings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning ++++Directions: Choose from several trailheads. We have gone to the Manning trailhead for so long we naturally gravitate there. If you've driven to the coast on Hwy 26, you've seen the sign for the turn off, just Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-51593690764455734372011-01-05T12:01:00.000-08:002011-01-14T17:30:44.169-08:00SW ~ More TualatinDate visited: December 9, 2008, January 4, 2011, January 14, 2011Path Surface: Pea gravel trail, concrete, asphaltElevation gain/loss: noneDistance: .8 mile one wayRatings: Setting ++ Calorie-burning +Directions: Extension to Tigard-Tualatin route to get adequate mileage. From Tualatin Community Park, head west for one long block on Tualatin Road to Sweek Dr. Path behind Tualatin Heritage Center,Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-21067256768765133192010-11-29T17:45:00.001-08:002013-01-21T09:58:26.738-08:00SE ~ Powell Butte
Date visited: November 10, 2010
Agency: Portland Parks and Recreation
Path Surface: Some pavement, but mostly dirt
Elevation gain/loss: 300 ft
Distance: Variable and can include mileage on the Springwater Corridor.
Ratings: Setting +++ Calorie-burning ++++
Directions: East on Powell Blvd to 162nd Ave. Turn right and drive up the hill to a parking area.
On a clear day, not many places can Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-36710970081659922192010-11-17T16:56:00.000-08:002010-11-22T21:23:29.123-08:00NW ~ Wildwood Trail from Germantown Rd LoopDate visited: November 8, 2010Agency: City of Portland Parks and Recreation Path Surface: Dirt and mudElevation gain/loss: 300 feet Distance: Variable, we went about 5 miles Ratings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning ++++ Directions:Germantown Road is between US Highway (the road to St Helens) and Skyline Boulevard. The Wildwood Trail parking is at N 45 35.236, W 122 47.640. The slightly larger Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-23334472431579632032010-11-05T21:44:00.000-07:002010-11-05T22:17:12.384-07:00SW ~ Camassia Natural AreaDate visited: November 5, 2010Agency: The Nature ConservancyPath Surface: Dirt, boardwalk, rockElevation gain/loss: 20 feetDistance: loop trail, .6, possibly a mile with all extensionsRatings: Setting ++ Calorie-burning +Directions: From I-205, take exit 8, West Linn, turn south toward Oregon City. Quickly look for Willamette Falls Road and turn right (just before the gas station). Veer right Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-27013842888149576892010-10-23T19:22:00.000-07:002010-11-06T07:43:37.907-07:00SW ~ Cooper Mountain Nature Park 2010Date visited: October 20, 2010Agency: Metro/ THPRDPath Surface: Mostly gravelElevation gain/loss: 330 feetDistance: 2.9 miles as described, 3.5 miles of trailsRatings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning ++++Directions: From Highway 217, take the Scholls Ferry Road exit and go west on Scholls Ferry. At Southwest 175th Avenue, turn right and go north, uphill, about 1.8 miles. Curve left on Kemmer Road. Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-34919920160662490002010-10-06T17:57:00.000-07:002010-10-07T07:59:14.128-07:00NE ~ Oxbow ParkDate visited: September 24, 2010 Agency: MetroPath Surface: DirtElevation gain/loss: 105 feet Distance: 3.7 miles as we did it Ratings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning +++Directions: From Interstate 84 east of Portland, take the Wood Village exit, left on Division and follow the signs. Additional Information: $5 entrance fee and because this is a Metro park, NO DOGS are allowed. We saw no ox,Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-1134515231161993972010-09-29T21:42:00.000-07:002012-03-16T15:16:05.861-07:00SW ~ Tualatin Hills Nature ParkDate visited: September 22, 2010Agency: THPRDPath Surface: Pavement, boardwalk and dirtElevation gain/loss: minimalDistance: Variable, but a 4+ mile loop is described belowRatings: Setting +++ Calorie-burning ++Directions: From Hwy 26, take the Murray Blvd exit, south on Murray 1.3 miles, west on Millikan Blvd .5 mile, parking lot on right as Millikan curves to the south. Address: 15655 SW Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-16421648517297318862010-08-19T19:09:00.000-07:002010-08-19T19:16:20.629-07:00The China ConnectionBeijing parks are a pleasant break from the high rises throughout the city, but I'm happy to be back in the great Pacific Northwest and returning to my Portland wanderings. I'll be returning to many of the paths and trails you can find here and scouting out the new ones. Thanks to all that are hanging with me.....Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-90239686802439570892010-08-19T19:06:00.000-07:002010-08-19T19:08:27.398-07:00SW ~ Summerlake ParkDate visited: March 12, 2007, last update August 19, 2010Agency: City of TigardPath Surface: Asphalt, dirt, concreteElevation gain/loss: 20 ft.Distance: 1.2 as describedRatings: Setting +++ Calorie-burning +Directions: From Highway 217, follow Scholls Ferry Rd southeast to SW 130th and turn left. Curve around to the left as 130th Ave. changes to Winterlake Drive. Look for the parking lot on the Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-35083755715384981322009-08-26T10:16:00.000-07:002009-08-27T07:09:07.624-07:00NE ~ Gibbons Creek Wildlife TrailDate visited: July 28, 2009Agency: US Fish & WildlifePath Surface: GravelElevation gain/loss: MinimalDistance: 2.25 milesRatings: Setting +++ Calorie-burning ++ to ++++Directions: Entrance is east of Washougal on Highway 14. Look for the signs.On a very hot day, we explored this new trail through Steigerwald Lake NWR. The path begins through open fields, crosses a tree-lined bridge, then Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-82159186096248364882009-08-17T14:32:00.000-07:002009-08-17T17:29:12.678-07:00SW ~ West Side Regional Trail-THNP to DavisDate visited: July 28, 2009Agency: Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec Path Surface: AsphaltElevation gain/loss: 100 feetDistance: Six miles (out and back)Ratings: Setting +++ Calorie-burning ++++Directions: From Hwy 26, take the Murray Blvd exit, south on Murray 1.3 miles, west on Millikan Blvd .5 mile, parking lot on right as Millikan curves to the south. Address: 15655 SW Millikan Blvd. Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-32892038669646403282009-07-17T16:37:00.000-07:002009-07-20T20:04:00.242-07:00SW ~ Cooper Mountain Nature ParkDate visited: July 2, 2009Agency: Metro/ THPRDPath Surface: Mostly gravel, some dirtElevation gain/loss: 330 feetDistance: 2.9 miles as described, 3.5 miles of trailsRatings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning ++++Directions: From Highway 217, take the Scholls Ferry Road exit and go west on Scholls Ferry. At Southwest 175th Avenue, turn right and go north, uphill, about 1.8 miles. Curve left on Kemmer Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-31501800796365450632009-06-08T20:20:00.000-07:002009-06-15T20:03:24.979-07:00NW ~ Rock Creek Nature PreserveDate visited: June 8, 2009Agency: PCC Rock CreekPath Surface: Dirt Elevation gain/loss: 40 feetDistance: If you try hard you might be able to get 2 1/2 milesRatings: Setting +++ Calorie-burning ++Directions: From Hwy 26, take exit 64, go north on 185th and turn right on Springhill Rd, follow signs to Rock Creek PCC campus. To generate the most mileage. park in lot B.I wish there were more Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-75316857386210159032009-05-28T17:44:00.000-07:002009-05-28T18:56:56.590-07:00NW ~ Salmon Creek GreenwayDate visited: March 27, 2009Agency: Clark County, City of VancouverPath Surface: PavedElevation gain/loss: a few rises of about 10 feetDistance: Six miles total-out and backRatings: Setting +++ Calorie-burning ++++Directions: From I-5 take exit 5 in Vancouver, go east on 99th St, then turn north .9 mile on Hwy 99. Finally, go west .3 mile on 117th to the trailhead within Salmon Creek Park (Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-31453952215048371152009-05-13T20:52:00.000-07:002009-05-28T18:57:56.569-07:00SE ~ Mount Tabor UpdateThe green trail is up! See previous post here. On our previous visit, the green trail was under construction. The trail marker posts are up now, for this round the butte route. We discovered the new markers too late to measure the distance of the new trail, but we will update this post with that information at a later date.Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-87773809278662958002009-03-27T10:11:00.000-07:002009-05-13T21:13:31.196-07:00SE ~ Mount TaborDate visited: March 24, 2009, bird species count-- 20Agency: Portland Parks and RecreationPath Surface: Gravel, dirt and pavementElevation gain/loss: 200 feetDistance: Three miles as describedRatings: Setting +++ Calorie-burning ++++Directions: From SE 60th Ave. in southeast Portland, turn east off SE Salmon St. Turn left at Mt. Tabor Park Road to the first parking lot, across from Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-14025823521639500412009-03-18T20:32:00.000-07:002009-03-18T20:57:49.743-07:00NE ~ Lacamas and Round LakesDate visited: Several, photo shot in fall Agency: Cities of Vancouver and Camas, Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation Distance: Up to youRatings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning ++++Directions: One way to get there is to take the 192nd exit from SR 14 to SE 1st St where you will turn right. 1st St turns into NW Lake Lake Rd. Near the bottom of a hill, look for the driveway to the boat launch. As Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422156.post-43850517884074017462009-03-16T16:40:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:05:40.356-07:00NW ~ Wildwood-Springville Rd SouthDate visited: March 6, 2009Agency: City of PortlandPath Surface: Mud right now, dirt eventuallyElevation gain/loss: 360 feetDistance: 5 mile loop, as describedRatings: Setting ++++ Calorie-burning +++Directions: On Skyline Blvd northeast of Portland city center, drive .9 mile south from the Germantown Rd intersection or 3.9 miles north of Cornell Rd., turn east on gravel Springville Rd. (Cathy Crandallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908280414499913149noreply@blogger.com0