Disabled Hikers Group Hike: Kelley Point Park

Disabled Hikers is 7 years old! We're celebrating seven years of building disability community and access in the outdoors with an accessible community picnic and casual stroll n roll at Kelley Point Park in north Portland. Thank you to Portland Parks Foundation for their support!

We'll have plenty of time to talk, hang out at a picnic site, go hiking, or just enjoy the riverside. This event is open to people who are disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or otherwise have personal lived experience of disability. Your family, friends, and caregivers are welcome!

We will have a powerchair and mobility scooter available if you need it or would like to try using one!

Please read all of the below information. Full details, including directions and meeting location, will be emailed to you after registration.

Trail Description

Loop Trail: up to 1.2 miles, paved, grades up to 4%, some areas of cracked or raised pavement

The loop trail circles through the park, generally following the point at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. We will go as far as people are comfortable with; either just to the viewing area at the confluence for a 0.5 mile round trip, or the entire loop. Note that the waterfront viewing areas are generally soft surface and make be steep, but there are still views from the main trail.

Amenities

Accessible restrooms, benches, and picnic tables. 

Pets

Service dogs are always welcome. Pets are discouraged to prevent accessibility conflicts.

Cost

There is no fee to attend.

Masks and Scent-free

We practice Covid and illness transmission safety at all of our events. We ask everyone to wear a mask unless your disability prevents it, or when you need a break. Please distance from those who do wear a mask when you are not. We also ask that you not wear perfume and other artificial or natural scents to protect community members who are scent-reactive.

Parking

Large paved parking lot with two designated accessible parking spots; no van accessible parking. Paved routes from the parking lot to the trails, but the lots may be rough.

Transportation

Portland Parks and Recreation is providing a lift van which will pick people up from a central transit location!

Interpreters

ASL, Spanish, and other languages interpreters are available on request; please allow 2 weeks to coordinate. If you have a preferred interpreter, please include their contact information when you register!

About Disabled Hikers

Disabled Hikers is an inclusive disability-led and disability-centered organization grounded in principles of disability justice. We welcome anyone who is disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or otherwise has lived experience of disability – we define these terms in the broadest way possible. We also welcome supportive friends and family. The group hikes together; we adapt the hike to match the needs of everyone present, rest when needed, and make decisions about when to turn back as a group. All of our events include a moment to honor the land and Indigenous peoples and group introductions. There is never any pressure to share anything.

Other things to keep in mind:

Please read the hike description. Trails are chosen to be as enjoyable as possible for the most folks, but only you can decide if a hike is appropriate for you.

Please do not offer anyone advice or assistance without asking first.

If you have questions at any time, please ask. We’re here for you!