Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Slabtown: Thu Jul 23, 2015 6PM-8PM

Slabtown When: Thu Jul 23, 2015 6PM-8PM Meet: The Fields Park NW Overton St and 10th Ave Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 07th through September 19th 2015.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Take TriMet!
For your convenience, all walks begin and end along TriMet routes. Use TriMet’s Trip Planner (click here) or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus, train, or streetcar for you.

More Info
Contact Rich Cassidy, Portland Bureau of Transportation email rich.cassidy@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-6051.

2015 Walk Details

1. Historic Piedmont & Woodlawn
Enjoy a walk led by the Architectural Heritage Center as we hear about the history and see the sights of the Woodlawn neighborhood and Peninsula Park in the adjacent Piedmont neighborhood.
Thursday, May 7 – 6pm
Saturday, June 13 – 9am
Meet: Outside the south entry to Peninsula Park Community Center, NE Albina St and Rosa Parks Way
2 hours
3 miles or 6,000 steps

2. Historic Brooklyn & Rail Yards
Explore the new pedestrian improvements and public art along the new Milwaukie Light Rail and history of the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Saturday, August 15 – 9am
Thursday, September 10 – 6pm
Meet: 211 SE Caruthers St, cul-de-sac
2 hours
3 miles or 6,000 steps

3. Gateway Plaza to Gateway Green
Check out the Gateway Green open space area between I-84 and I-205 and hear about the history of the wonderful little City of Maywood Park as we loop through a few of its streets.
Thursday, July 9 - 6pm
Saturday, August 29 - 9am
Meet: Gateway Transit Center, NE 99th Ave and Pacific St, across from concession booth
2 hours
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps

4. Overlook-Mississippi-Williams Loop
Stroll through a few great neighborhoods undergoing changes as we see and hear about new parks, developments and a recent transportation safety project.
Saturday, June 27 - 9am
Thursday, August 6 - 6pm
Meet: Overlook Park, intersection of N. Overlook Blvd and Massachusetts Ave.
4 miles or 8,000 steps

5. Ped Palooza Cat Walk
Our first event to join in the fun of Pedalpalooza where you can dress for the “Cat Walk”, or dress like a cat, or bring a cat, counts cats, etc. You get the idea? Prize(s) for best interpretation of the theme.
Thursday, June 18 - 6pm
Meet: Purrington’s Cat Lounge, 3529 NE MLK Blvd
3 miles or 6,000 steps

6. Slabtown
Join a tour by author Laura Foster highlighting the local history of the Slabtown area and showcasing its renaissance mix of new light industrial and residential uses.
Saturday, May 16 – 9am
Thursday, July 23 – 6pm
Meet: The Fields Park, NW Overton St and 10th Ave
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps

7. Hillsdale to the River
Hike a challenging route through George Himes and Willamette Parks on trails, sidewalks and hidden stairways along SW Trail #4.
Saturday, July 18 – 9am
Thursday, August 20 – 6pm
Meet: Wilson High School parking lot, SW Sunset Blvd and Capitol Highway
2.5 hours
4.5 miles or 9,000 steps

8. Westmoreland Park to Crystal Springs and Reed Canyon
Discover the beautiful Rhododendron Gardens and hidden Reed Canyon with great examples of salmon habitat restoration along Crystal Springs Creek.
Thursday, June 4 - 6pm
Saturday, August 1 – 9am
Meet: Westmoreland Park, SE Knapp St and 22nd Ave
2 hours
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps

9. Tilikum Bridge Loop
Celebrate the Tilikum Crossing bridge one week after its grand opening by joining this walk to the South Waterfront and a free aerial Tram ride for another view of this new Portland landmark.
Saturday, September 19 – 9am
Meet: 211 SE Caruthers, cul-de-sac
2 hours
3 miles or 6,000 steps