RIDE THE MAX TO THE
Second Annual
Significant Trees of
Gresham
Event # NW 80618
10k
Rated 1+
Presented in
Conjunction With
The City of
Gresham
Arbor Day
Celebration
April 19, 2008
Start
Point:
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon
Start
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Finish By:
4:00 p.m.
Trail Description:
Mostly flat route on sidewalks and pavement with some gravel path at
the end. Many curbs are not cut for wheelchair accessibility,
strollers O.K.
Walk Oregon Challenges: Four
Fs, Festivals, Walks in Spring, Clubs.
Credit Only Event: Non-credit
walkers are welcome but must carry a start card and sign the
waiver. IVV - AVA fee is $3.00.
The easiest way to get to City Hall from outside the city is to take
I-84 to the 207th Avenue off ramp. At 207th Avenue, turn right if
you
were eastbound, left if you were westbound, and go south on
207th.
Once you have crossed Halsey Street (there is a traffic light there)
you need to get into the left lane. The next street is Glisan,
which
is a "T" intersection that you will need to turn left onto. Once
through the light (you'll be heading east at this point) you will need
to be in the right hand lane to make a right turn onto 223rd Avenue,
which is the next stoplight. Once on 223rd Avenue (traveling
south)
you will cross major intersections at Stark Street and Burnside
Avenue. Once across Burnside, 223rd Avenue turns into NW Eastman
Parkway. About halfway down on the right is City Hall. If
you cross
the light rail tracks, then you've just past us!
SPECIAL THANKS:
Our thanks to the City of Gresham for all of their cooperation and the
use of the facilities. Especially to Marv Michael,
City Engineering Technician and member of the Gresham Tree Preservation
Committee, for his efforts in mapping the route and facilitating the
City's participation.
REMEMBER:
Earth Day is April
22, 2008. Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and
create new visions to accelerate environmental progress Earth Day is a
time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a
time to
act to protect our planet.
Leach Botanical
Gardens including the historic gilbert area
June 28 & 29, 2008
Sanction
Number: NW 80542
Location: Gilbert Park
Elementary School
13132 SE Ramona Street
Portland, Oregon
CHALLENGES:
Fire Stations, Waterways, Covered
Bridge, Flowers
START
TIME: 8:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m.
FINISH TIME:
4:00 PM
DISTANCE:
10k with a 5k option
ABOUT
THE TRAIL: A 10k
walk, rated 2+ for steps, some hills, narrow trails and roads with
narrow shoulders on some sections of the walk. Route includes Cedar Crossing Covered Bridge, historical
marker of original Gilbert School, Leach Botanical Gardens, Brookside
Wetlands, Beggars Tick Wildlife Refuge, and Springwater Trail. The
5k walk features the Cedar Crossing Covered Bridge and upper level of
Leach Botanical Gardens. NOT
ACCESSIBLE FOR STROLLERS OR WHEELCHAIRS. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON
SCHOOL GROUNDS, IN PARK OR LEACH GARDENS.
FEES:
Credit only is
$3.00. Free participants are welcome but
must
register, carry & return a start card.
PRE-REGISTRATION: NONE
MISCELLANEOUS: Water will be
available at the start/finish and the manned check point.
Restrooms are available at tehh start point and along the trail.
We recommend that you carry water. NO RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT
LEACH GARDENS DUE TO WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS THAT MAY BE SCHEDULED THE
THE WALK.
DIRECTIONS: From the south on I-205, take the Foster
Rd.
exit (17) and turn right
(east) on Foster Rd.
and proceed to SE 122nd Ave. Turn left down a short hill
to Ramona St. Turn right (east) on Ramona
St.
until you find the
school. From the north
on I-205, take the Foster
Rd.
exit (17) and turn left on Foster
Rd.
and follow the above
directions.
MORE INFO:
Sharon Ducy 503-254-6337
Noreen Kruse 503-423-7359
