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Historic Old TownWhen: Sat May 07, 2016 9AM-11AM |
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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 7th through September 10th 2016.
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.
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2016 Ten Toe Express Schedule
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More Info
Contact Rich Cassidy, Portland Bureau of Transportation email rich.cassidy@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-6051.
2016 Walk Details
1. Historic Old Town: Discover the history and architecture of “Old Town,” Portland’s first commercial district, where ocean-going ships once took the bounty of the NW to faraway ports. Explore some of the remaining historical buildings and get a glimpse of the changes that took place along the waterfront.
Saturday, May 07 - 9am
Thursday, Jul 07 - 6pm
Meet: U.S. Customs House, 220 NW 8th Ave
2 hours
3 miles or 6,000 steps
2. Kelly Butte Loop: Walk from the Jade District to the top of Kelly Butte and see both the remnants of the Cold War Fallout shelter and where your drinking water comes from as we stop by Portland newest reservoir.
Saturday, Jul 16 - 9am
Thursday, Aug 04 - 6pm
Meet: Harrison Park School, 2225 SE 87th Ave
2 hours
3 miles or 6,000 steps
3. New Columbia to the Slough and Vanport Site: Stroll through a few great neighborhoods undergoing changes as we see and hear about new parks, developments and a recent transportation safety project.
Saturday, Jul 30 - 9 am
Thursday, Jun 23 - 6pm
Meet: McCoy Park, N. Trenton and Newman
2 hours
3.8 miles or 7,600 steps
4. Ramona Quimby 60 years Later Tour: Ramona may still be in the third grade but we will join Laura Foster, local guide and author and tour the sites in NE Portland of Beverly Cleary's popular books!
Saturday, Sep 10 - 9am
Thursday, Jun 09 - 6pm
Meet: West side of Grant Park by the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden, NE 33rd & Brazee
3 miles or 6,000 steps
5. Jade District Loop: Enjoy a tour of some key Asian American businesses and activity areas in the southeast Portland’s Jade District.
Saturday, Jun 18 - 9am
Thursday, Aug 18 - 6pm
Meet: Harrison Park School, 2225 SE 87th Ave
2.6 miles or 5,200 steps
6. Garthwick and the New Sellwood Bridge Loop: Join a walk from Sellwood to the wonderful Portland neighborhood of Garthwick and then loop over the new Sellwood Bridge.
Saturday, Aug 13 - 9am
Thursday, Sep 01 - 6pm
Meet: SE 16th & Harney, Sellwood Middle School
3.8 miles or 7,600 steps
7. Hillsdale to Multnomah Village: Come along on a challenging hike on SW Trails # 3, 4, 6 & 7 from Hillsdale to Gabriel Park and Multnomah Village.
Saturday, May 21 - 9am
Thursday, Jul 21 - 6pm
Meet: Wilson High School parking lot, west end of the bleachers, SW Sunset Blvd and Capitol Highway
2.5 hours
4.5 miles or 9,000 steps
8. Living Cully Loop: Discover two new parks in NE Portland's Cully neighborhood as well as new developments underway.
Thursday, May 12 - 6pm
Saturday, Aug 27 - 9am
Meet: Rigler School, the west side of NE 55th & Going
2 hours
3.7 miles or 7,400 steps
Portland Sunday Parkways
Five traffic-free events through Portland's beautiful neighborhoods. Bike or walk. 7-9 miles. Join the thousands of participants for a fun-filled afternoon!
- May 15 East
- Jun 26 North
- Jul 24 Northeast
- Aug 21 Southeast
- Oct 02 Tilikum Bridge-Sellwood
