Past Activity

Oregon’s Birthday (early

Start date: 02/11/2023
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 02/11/2023
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Celebrate Oregon’s birthday early by discovering a few of Oregon's symbols. Oregon became the 33rd state on Feb 14, 1859. Departure place is Doris Ranch by the bathrooms. The 7.8 mile loop hike on paved paths and sidewalks starts at Doris Ranch with stops at Willamette Heights Park, the Oregon Trail Mural and other murals. Optional to shorten your hike when we continue our loop on the Mill Race and Middle Fork Path.

Event Leader: Janet Jacobsen
Event Leader Phone: 541-206-1251
Event Leader Email: jbjacobsen@comcast.net
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Urban
Departure Location: See Trip Description
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles:
Season: 2023
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: water, snacks, an Oregon fact/trivia. Appropriate clothing for weather.
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 8
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 300
Non-Member Fees: 2
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

We celebrated Oregon’s 164th birthday a few days early. Starting at the Dorris Ranch we hiked up to Willamette Heights Park and then headed downtown to see the murals: The Sun at LTD Station, Ken Kesey, Official Simpsons, The Oregon Trail, and The Moderns. We picked up the pace at the Booth Kelly Trailhead to complete our loop on the Mill Race and Middle Fork path. Our 8th annual birthday hike took 3 ½ hours. Thanks to all who shared little known Oregon facts. Bathrooms at the LTD Bus Station were appreciated.