Tunnel of Fire

DESCRIPTION: So many iconic tree-lined streets and stunning fall foilage to behold in Portland, so little time. North Kerby Avenue transforms into a natural archway of brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow; let's meet and walk it. Peninsula Park's sunken Rose Garden and the vibrant Mississippi Avenue included. Peninsula Park features Portland's first Rose Garden, constructed in 1913.

Important Note: Kindly review your plans at least 24 hours prior to this event and update your RSVP from "Going" to "Not Going" if you can no longer make it. This allows others on the waitlist to grab a spot, and helps get an accurate headcount at the starting point, so that no one is left behind.

Leave a message in the chat only if the RSVP window has closed.

DISTANCE: 4.5 to 5 miles of park, residential and urban stretches.

PARKING: Free neighborhood curbside parking lines the entire perimeter of Peninsula Park. There is no dedicated visitor parking lot. Look for a spot near the meeting point on N. Ainsworth, between N. Albina Avenue and N. Kerby Avenue, nearest the entrance at the sunken Rose Garden and the cascading Fountain.

MEET AT: The entrance to Peninsula Park along N. Ainsworth Street between N. Albina Avenue and N. Kerby Avenue. To find us, you'll see an ornate water fountain cascading down into an elliptical pool, surrounded by a symmetrical French formal rose garden with paths. There are two porta pottys near the meeting point. There is a proper restroom on the NW side of the park along N. Albina Avenue and N. Holman Street, near the playground and picnic tables.

LAUNCH TIME: 10:00 AM

FITNESS LEVEL: Expect a moderate pace.

ATTIRE: Bring your adventurous spirit, and what you need to feel comfortable. Forecast says mostly cloudy with a couple of showers, temperature mid-50's.

GUESTS: Yes, guests welcome, please register by name in the website.

REPAST OPTION: Several options along the way (for after the walk); Por Que No; Broder Nord, Capitola Coffee, Sweedeedee and many others.