Adapted from “Portland Stair Walks” by Laura O. Foster: Hilly loop walk up to Council Crest Park and back from the Hillsdale Library in SW Portland. About
Would you ride in the rain for all-you-can-eat bratwurst? Let's enjoy some rolling (and likely rainy) miles to Verboort; the all-you-can eat dinner tastes way better if you ride there!
GETTING THERE
Meet at the Wallace Park picnic shelter near the basketball courts. Gather at 8am, departing at 8:30am - can't be too late to dinner. Pace will be spirited enough to stay warm but slow enough to not show up too sweaty. There will be a few regroup/snack breaks at the top of the climbs, as shown on the route.
THE ROUTE
Please be aware that there are some significant hills on this route, and we will be far from TriMet service at times. While this is a no-drop ride, you are expected to be self-sufficient! Bring enough layers and calories to keep yourself happy and healthy for the conditions. There are short sections of busy roads on route, but it is generally pretty low-traffic. There is a short section of gravel since it's the nicest way to get over the hill; you will be able to ride it on any type of bike.
Bring a lock, lights, rain gear, and some cash! Fenders are appreciated :)
Dinner is $23, and there will be a wait to eat after we arrive. Luckily, there's a beer garden to pass the time in... There will be sauerkraut and sausage for sale. Make sure you've got the stomach and cargo capacity to take advantage of it all!
https://www.verboort.org/dinner
GETTING HOME
Worried about riding home? ...trust us, the MAX is the better option. We'll roll out as a group and keep the pace easy on our full tummies.
The Forest Grove run club meets at The Growler Garage at 6 p.m. every Thursday. All levels are welcome.
Join us for our next Hip Hop HIITs® event on Friday, November 6 from 6:30-7:30pm at West Hills Racquet & Fitness Club.
Hip Hop HIITs® is an easy-to-follow fitness format that combines dance cardio with high intensity interval training. This fitness format is simple enough for beginners, and challenging enough for advanced athletes and dancers.
Reserve your spot on the dance floor today: https://www.hiphophiits.com/event-details-registration/hip-hop-hiits-november-2026
Topic: "The Most Human Documentation", talk by Christian Miles at WTD PDX 2026. Video followed by discussion.
Pizza will be served at 5:15pm.
Zoom Registration: https://pdx.zoom.us/meeting/register/0vPArxYIRa-VkJX47Ryn0g