A year of hiking: 11-20

My quest to hit 52 trails this year is well under way. I'm already nearly halfway there! (52 Hike Challenge)

11. Leif Erikson, Feb. 22:

I did a solo run up (and down) the popular Forest Park trail. It was foggy to start and perfect for running!

12. Memorial Park, Feb. 22:

After my run, we met Brad's folx for some fun. We ended up exploring Memorial Park in Wilsonville.

13. Tryon State Park, Feb. 25:

Brad and I went to Tryon after work for our hill repeats. We parked at the visitors' center and ran some of the upper trails. I hadn't been in that part of the park in ages!

14. River View Natural Area, Feb. 27:

Eryn's taking a break from running, so she's excited to do some hiking and explore local trails with me! 

15. Wildwood - Germantown to Trillium, March 7:

16. Tualatin Hills Nature Park, March 16 - 

Practicing our social distancing (and we rode in separate cars):

Don't fall!

17. Springbrook Park, March 17:

18. Cooks Butte, Stevens Meadow, March 18: 

A little snow left at the top:

19. Bryant Woods, Canal Acres, River Run, March 20:

Learning history:

20. Portland's Buckman and Kerns neighborhoods:

We learned all kinds of history and architectural fun facts!

I don't disagree:

Truth:

Hiking is harder now that we're all supposed to stay away from each other. Many trails are closed, and those that remain open are too crowded to safely distance ourselves. Urban hiking seems like the best option right now to still get out, breathe fresh air, and explore.

Hopefully we'll be able to get back to the trails soon!