A Ramblin' Man
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
So lately I've been attending (as a non-member) the Mazamas Street Rambles. It's basically a big group of people that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at REI in downtown Portland (NW 14th & Johnson) and then sets out to walk/hike around Portland for a couple hours.
And it's TONS of fun!
I've been twice, now, and each one has been filled with interesting sights and interesting people. In deference to the 80+ people who show up in the summers, the group stratifies into different intensity levels; those who want a nice, brisk walk can join the "2" or "3" groups while those who want to really push it can join the "4" or "5" groups.
The first ramble I went on was rated a "2", and was mostly flat. It went over to the waterfront and down the Portland Greenway, under the Fremont and Broadway bridges, and eventually connected to the Eastside Esplanade/Waterfront Park loop. The walk was full of beautiful views and was fun - though not incredibly strenuous.
For the second ramble, I opted for a "3". The destination for this group was the Hoyt Arboretum, which we got to through Washington Park. Being in the West Hills, this was not a "flat" walk like the first one - which suited me fine.
I'm enjoying these walks immensely, and I plan to keep doing them. Good exercise, good people, and good times!
And it's TONS of fun!
I've been twice, now, and each one has been filled with interesting sights and interesting people. In deference to the 80+ people who show up in the summers, the group stratifies into different intensity levels; those who want a nice, brisk walk can join the "2" or "3" groups while those who want to really push it can join the "4" or "5" groups.
The first ramble I went on was rated a "2", and was mostly flat. It went over to the waterfront and down the Portland Greenway, under the Fremont and Broadway bridges, and eventually connected to the Eastside Esplanade/Waterfront Park loop. The walk was full of beautiful views and was fun - though not incredibly strenuous.
For the second ramble, I opted for a "3". The destination for this group was the Hoyt Arboretum, which we got to through Washington Park. Being in the West Hills, this was not a "flat" walk like the first one - which suited me fine.
I'm enjoying these walks immensely, and I plan to keep doing them. Good exercise, good people, and good times!
posted by Burton at 10:06 PM
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