11 km, Rated 3

    See elegant neighborhoods, several new and developing parks, and a view of Mt. St. Helens. Experience dramatic contrasts between new residential developments and rural country charm. Overviews of Salmon Creek Greenway and Vancouver Lake. Sidewalks, paved paths, and road shoulders. Rating is due to one long hill early in the route; trail is relatively level after the 3-kilometer mark.

    Restrooms and water available at registration area and Felida Park (8k). Leashed pets OK with proper clean-up. Strollers OK, but may have difficulty on the hill. Not suitable for wheelchairs. WSC: Nature – Parks, Mountains, Trails.

I-5 Exit 5, NE 99^th Street. Go West (Northbound left, Southbound right) on NE 99^th Street. After passing Columbia River High School, turn right on NW 21^st Avenue (traffic light). Right on NW 119^th Street (stop sign) to The Country Store/B&B Gas on left. Please park in perimeter spaces. Local C-TRAN (360/695-0123) transit Route #2.

Contact Liz Connors or phone her at 360/798-6956 (Cell).