Leif Erickson – Saltzman – Skyline gravel ride

Description

This short but scenic loop climbs (≈ 1,300’ elevation gain) from NW Portland into Forest Park and includes about 9 miles on gravel roads: Leif Erickson Drive & Saltzman Rd. Recommend using a mountain, gravel, or hybrid bike with fairly wide tires (≥ 32 mm). Pavement resumes at Skyline Blvd where we'll turn south and eventually descend via Thompson & Cornell Roads back into NW Portland. Coffee stop is at St Honoré Bakery located at NW 23rd Place & NW Thurman near end of ride. Sign-in will be with the ride leaders at the start.

Notes:

1) Leif Erickson Dr & Saltzman Rd are narrow and have many blind corners and a lot of bike & pedestrian traffic. Everyone should plan to ride single file most of the time and be careful to stay well to the right when going around corners.
2) There are two tunnels on Cornell Rd. Depending on traffic conditions/riders' comfort level there are optional bypass trails along their north sides.

Please read the Covid protocols before attending the ride: https://portlandbicyclingclub.com/protocols/