Unwind at Forest Park

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:30 am to 01:15 pm UTC-07:00

Park and Ride NE Pacific St. and NE 98th Ave | Portland

Pamela Slaughter
Publisher/HostPamela Slaughter
Unwind at Forest Park
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Slow down and let the forest restore you. We'll walk Balch Creek Trail, pause to breathe, and notice what the body feels. No experience need
About this Event

We're meeting at the small park and ride lot on NE Pacific and NE 98th (turn west at the four way stop), not the large park and ride with the parking garage on 99th. We're taking the free shuttle to Lower Macleay Park where we will meet at the shelter before we start our walk. The shuttle will leave the park and ride at 10:30am and arrive at Lower Mcleay Park at 11am. The shuttle will leave the park at 1:15pm and arrive at the park and ride at 1:45pm.

What to expect

Join People of Color Outdoor at Forest Park! Enjoy a gentle, guided walk at an unhurried pace along Balch Creek Trail to the stone cottage. The total distance is 1.8 miles, with 210 feet of gradual elevation on a mostly level dirt and gravel trail. Two hours of guided forest time with a midpoint sitting practice. Journals, snacks, and beverages provided by the City of Portland.

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes (trail terrain with some incline)

• Layered clothing (Portland forest mornings can be cool)

• Water bottle

• Optional: your own journal or sketchbook

• Optional: rain jacket



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Park and Ride NE Pacific St. and NE 98th Ave, 1249 Northeast 99th Avenue, Portland, United States

Tickets

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