Disabled Hikers Group Hike: Tyron Creek State Natural Area, Portland

11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard,Portland OR 97219

25 February, 2023

Description

Join Disabled Hikers for a wheelchair-accessible group hike at Tyron Creek State Natural Area! Located about 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Tryon Creek is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area. Our group hikes are access-centered and collaborative, and we will customize the hike based on everyone’s needs. We welcome all people who are disabled, chronically ill, and/or neurodivergent, and your family, friends, and caregivers. It is required that you wear a mask. Where: Tyron Creek State Natural Area, approximately 7 miles south of downtown Portland on SW Terwilliger Blvd. Spoon Rating: 1 spoon. Wheelchair-accessible, paved path. There will be the option to extend the hike to natural surface loop. Distance: 0.3 mile (with option to extend an additional 0.5 mile); Max Grade: under 10%; Typical Surface: Paved (and firm, natural surface if extend) Amenities: There are accessible restrooms and water fountains at the visitor center. The park also has benches. Dogs: Service dogs are always welcome. Pets are discouraged for our event to reduce potential conflict and accessibility issues. Full details provided upon registration. Please complete this required Event Release Form Visit our website for more trail information.