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City / State:
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Portland, OR
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Event Name:
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NE-Mt. Tabor
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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81595 2009/Y0033
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5/10 KM - 3
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Description:
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Open: The 10K Mt Tabor route is rated a 3 for trails and several inclines. Mt Tabor is one of Portland’s most famous parks. Walk on top of the only extinct volcanic cinder cone in the center of a US city. Pass natural areas, reservoirs and seasonally magnificent views of Portland to the West and mountains to the East. 4+ K are in the park, the rest in residential areas, plus a college campus.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Authors and Literary Landmarks, College Campus, Europe in the USA, Firehouses, Historic Churches
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Start Times:
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Daylight hours
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Location:
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Providence Portland Medical Center
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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4805 NE Glisan at 49th Ave. Phone: 503-215-1111. Directions: I-84 Eastbound to Exit 3, 58th Ave. Right at signal, Glisan St., to 49th. Right to parking garage. I-84 Westbound to Exit 2, 43rd Ave. Right at signal, Halsey St. to 47th. Right to Glisan. Left on Glisan to 49th. Left to parking garage. Start box is located adjacent to the Security Desk in Providence Hall at the 49th Ave entry.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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Oregon Challenges: 2007 Firehouses; 2008 Water Treatment; 2009 Arches; 2010 Landmarks, Libraries
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Host Club:
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Rose City Roamers
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Contact:
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John Hacker (503) 654-3494
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Website:
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home.comcast.net/~titone7604//RoseCityRoamers/
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E-Mail Contact:
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dickbkr@earthink.net
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