Forest Park Hike

Activity Notes

This is an activity for members of Melanated Mazamas, their families, and their partners. <br> <br> This is an out and back loop. 

We will meet at Lower Macleay Park Trailhead (10T 522433E 5042538N), hike up Balch Creek Canyon to Wildwood trail and climb Birch for a total elevation gain of 850 feet. After a short break we will head over to Holman Lane, down to the canyon, and back to the trailhead.  RT distance is roughly five miles.

Parking is available in the neighborhood; pay attention to parking signs to avoid getting towed.  Please be at the trailhead and ready to go at 8:00 AM.

<br> <br> <br> Melanated Mazamas is an affinity group for folx with lived experience of being Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. Mazamas recognizes that Alpine recreation and sports are over-represented by members of the white community especially in large group activities. This gives members of the BIPoC community (who often find it difficult to meet other BIPoC folx) a space to connect, network, and build community throughout the wider Mazamas organization. Thank you for your continued support toward growth in diversifying the mountains.