Whitaker Ponds Hike
• Date: Thursday, September 17th
• Time: 6pm
• Location: Whitaker Pond 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218
Lace up your boots and kick off fall with a family-friendly evening hike through one of Portland's hidden natural gems! Whitaker Ponds Nature Park is a beautiful urban wildlife refuge tucked away in Northeast Portland — home to two ponds, native wetlands, and abundant wildlife. It's the perfect setting for curious Scouts and their families to explore the natural world together.
What to Expect
This is a relaxed, family-paced hike through paved and natural surface trails. The park is a designated wildlife refuge, so keep eyes peeled for great blue herons, ducks, turtles, and other urban wildlife along the way. It's a great opportunity to earn outdoor and nature-themed achievements while enjoying the fresh air of the season.
What to Bring & Wear
- The 6 Scout Essentials
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (layers are a good idea for evening hikes!)
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes or hiking boots
- A small backpack to carry your essentials
- Rain jacket just in case — this is Portland, after all 🌧️
Getting There
The trailhead entrance is located at 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218. Street parking is available along NE 47th Ave. Look for your Pack 972 family crew near the main entrance at 6:00 PM!
Annual Health & Medical Record Form Reminder
As a reminder, every scout, and their adult(s), needs a BSA Annual Health & Medical Record on file for the 2026-2027 scouting year before participating in pack outings like this one. This helps our leaders know who to reach in an emergency and be aware of any allergies or medical needs you or your scout has.
If your families' forms are already on file for this year, you're all set! If not, please complete Parts A & B and email it to pack972portland@gmail.com before Thursday.
We can't wait to hit the trail with you!
