Powell Butte Nature Park in Portland OR
Oct 10 2004

Since Powell Butte is a nature park in the city, urbanites and orienteers have a special opportunity. Deer, rabbits, coyotes and many bird species make this park their home. Tread quietly so you don't wake the owls!
There will be three levels of foot-O: Beginner (White), Advanced Beginner (Yellow), and Intermediate (Orange).

SPECIAL: Natural History of Powell Butte
Mart Hughes, Botanist and Ecologist with Portland Parks will share his knowledge about Powell Butte at 10:45 a.m. Learn about volcanoes, Biblical flooding, wildlife, and more, all part of Powell Butte.

Note: There will be no Green course as reported in the newsletter.

Directions: Powell Butte is on SE 162nd and Powell Boulevard in southeast Portland. From I-205 headed north, take the Division Street exit. At the first light (Powell Boulevard), turn east (right) and proceed for about 8 miles. Turn south (right) at 162nd Avenue and head up the butte to the parking lot. From I-205 southbound, take the Division Street exit and head east (left) on Division Street. After 8 miles turn south (right) and proceed a half mile to the entrance of the park. The parking lot is up the hill. Save energy by taking TriMet's Powell bus #9, which runs every 30 minutes and stops at the entrance to the park.