FOOD DRIVE + Council Crest via Hillsdale Loop (Mixed terrain run)

**Run info below, but FIRST:**
**Join us for** **FOOD DRIVE NOVEMBER**: Northwest Trail Runners is hosting a Food Drive to support the [Sunshine Division](https://sunshinedivision.org/) and help fight food insecurity in our community.
Throughout the month, we’ll be collecting unexpired non-perishable food donations at our Tuesday and Saturday runs. Every item makes a difference! Organizers will collect donations after each run. Requested items include:
Peanut Butter / Canned Meats / Boxed Dinners (Ex. Mac & Cheese) / Canned Fruits & Vegetables / Canned Beans / Pasta Sauce / Rice, Pasta & Grains / Seasonings & Spices / Sauces & Condiments / Crackers & Snacks / Cereal & Breakfast Items / Soup & Meal Starters
Monetary donations are also welcome — make checks payable to Sunshine Division. Let’s come together on the trails and offer to lend a hand to neighbors in need!

**Distance**: 6.5 mile trail run
**Gain**: 1200 feet
**Start**: Hillsdale Pub (Parking Lot across the street)
**After**: Hillsdale Pub (1505 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland, OR 97239)

Slightly longer and hillier run than usual so we will start right on time! The run starts at the Hillsdale Pub, runs through the neighborhood streets to a connector trail, then connects to Fairmount Blvd. From there, we will head into Marquam Nature Park, and eventually Council Crest.

There are options for less miles and hills. Let me know if you are interested in the shorter version.

Afterwards, we will head to the McMenamins Hillsdale Pub for the afterparty!

The route description:
Start running at the Hillsdale Pub up SW Sunset Blvd
• Right on SW 18th Dr (.5 mi)
• Continue on the trail until Fairmount Blvd
• Right on SW Fairmount Blvd (.83 mi)
• Right on Warbler Trail (1.5 mi)
• Left on Flicker Trail (1.8 mi)
• Left on Marquam Trail (2.18 mi)
• Continue across SW 14th to Marquam Trail (2.45 mi)
• Stay on Marquam Trail til Council Crest Trail and Viewpoint (4.5 mi)
• Continue on SW Council Crest Drive (4.6 mi)
• Right on Pedestrian Trail (4.9 mi)
• Left on Hillsboro Street (4.95 mi)
• Right on SW Beaverton Ave (5 mi)
• Right on Wapato Ave (5.1 mi)
• Left on Fairmount Blvd (5.15 mi)
• Right on SW 18th Ave (5.75 mi)
• Left on Sunset Blvd (6.3 mi)
• **Finish at Hillsdale Pub (6.56 mi)**

Link to the map:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3555613503751427986

See you on the trails!
Hosted by: Dionne
Northwest Trail Runners