Morning Wildlife Hike - Oregon
July 12, 2026 — 8:00 am - 11:00 am PT
Rain Date: August 9, 2026
Last day to register: July 10, 2025
Please join The Venture Out Project for a morning wildlife hike around an extinct volcano in a popular southeast Portland park! Deer, coyotes, and many different types of birds pass through this park and are more active and easier to spot in the morning. The hike will cover 3 miles, with time for breaks. All of the trails we will be hiking on are asphalt or gravel. The loop is mostly flat, with some short areas of incline or decline. This hike is all about spending time with other queer people in nature!
This event is for ages 18+ and intended for the LGBTQIA+ community.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Portland, OR (Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), Clackamas, Cascades, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians lands)
Parking: Large free parking lot!
Pets: Pets are welcome at this event! Pets must remain on-leash and be friendly to other dogs/pets that may show up at the event.
Meet: July 12, 2026
Hike: 3 miles, 200 ft elevation
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.