What we’re about
👋🏼 Welcome to the Endorphin Drip Hiking Club! Where the PNW’s natural beauty meets camaraderie, adventure, and endorphin-fueled joy.
🧬 Fun Fact 1: Endorphins are endogenous opioid neuropeptides and peptide hormones produced and stored in the pituitary gland. 🧠 These incredible molecules are classified based on their activity, not a specific chemical structure. Endorphins are released during exercise, joy, pain, and even orgasm, though we can only promise the first three!
💊 Fun Fact 2: Endorphins mimic opiates in their ability to relieve pain and promote well-being. Often referred to as a “runner’s high,” this euphoric state can occur during any strenuous activity, not just running. But you can also get a boost by eating chocolate, petting a dog, or watching a leaf drift to the ground on a crisp autumn morning. 🍁 Come join us as we explore the Pacific Northwest and discover the infinite ways to feel good and have fun, together!
🥾 Why Another Hiking Club?
When asked, “Does Portland really need another hiking club?” our founder, Severt Lawyer, aptly responded:
“I don’t know the answer to that, but I go on a lot of hikes alone because there’s often nothing available that fits my schedule, fitness level, or idea of fun. So, I’m scheduling events that appeal to me and tossing them into the Meetup world to see if anyone else wants to join.” 🐐
And that’s the essence of our group: light-hearted, inclusive, diverse, and built around enjoying the natural wonders of the PNW together.
Our events range from peaceful forest walks and heart-pounding mountain climbs to local pub outings, city park explorations, and everything in between. Whether we’re forest bathing one day or scaling Mount St. Helens the next, our mission is to celebrate nature, community, and life itself. 🍻
🌈 What Makes Us Unique?
It’s not uncommon for our hikes to include:
🥂 Light hearted: Marijuana-friendly vibes.
🏊 Adventurous: Quick dips in lakes or rivers.
🍉 Present: Impromptu tailgates and more!
Many of us are avid photographers who love capturing group shots, flowers, and fungi along the way. But what truly sets us apart is our radical empathy. We look out for one another, creating an environment where mental and social health thrive as much as physical well-being.
What to Expect
Our event hosts design outings that fit their schedules, interests, and comfort levels. As a participant, you may expect:
- A variety of paces, placed, distances, and focuses tailored to different abilities and interests.
- A safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
- Events as unique as our members - no two are the same!
If you’re looking for connection, adventure, and the beauty of the PNW, we hope you’ll find a home here. And if not, we understand there’s a group for everyone, go find yours, life’s too short to do something you don’t love. 🫶🏼
Interested in Hosting?
If you have ideas for events or want to lead your own, we’d love to hear from you! New hosts are interviewed to ensure safety and compatibility with our group’s culture. Contact the organizer for details.
☝🏽By RSVP’ing for any of our events you are agreeing to abide by all the posted Rules & Regulations (see below) for this group and specifically for the event hosts leading events.
Quick Guide
Golden Rule: No One Gets Left Behind!
We stick together during events unless otherwise agreed upon.
Safety First!
Bring the 10 essentials and any personal medical items (e.g., epipens, inhalers).
Read event descriptions carefully and know your limits.
Respect Event Hosts
Hosts volunteer their time to create meaningful experiences. Be punctual, prepared, and appreciative.
Trail Etiquette
Practice Leave No Trace principles and stay mindful of others on and off the trail. Please be mindful and respectful of others.
No-Shows & Late Cancellations
Repeated no-shows or last-minute cancellations may affect your ability to join future events.
Pets
Follow local leash laws and confirm with the host before bringing furry friends.
Zero Tolerance for Bullying/Harassment
We’re here to foster joy and connection. Any inappropriate behavior will result in removal from the group.
CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS FULL LENGTH
📯Our Golden Rule in Endorphin Drip is, “No One Gets Left Behind.”
* Our events are group outings so everybody is expected to participate together.. On hikes this may be between any designated pace setter(s) and the sweep(s) and not ahead or behind groups. Unless it’s specifically noted or altered by an event host in real time to address unexpected change, we are doing all these events together. Participants are not forced to attend these events, everyone signs up on their own. We start together, we break together, we finish together.👥By signing up for these events you have implied your agreement to follow this rule.
👮🏼♀️Event Hosts reserve the right to having the last word when it comes to allowing attendees onto their events. Some event hosts may require profiles with members’ faces clearly shown and/or actual names and not nicknames, this is not in an attempt to make things difficult or invasive, but for safety and accountability reasons. Everyone has had different experiences and we all deserve to be and feel safe and enjoy our times together. If for any reason an event hosts believes you have broken your agreement to following this groups’ rules and/or expectations of their own, they have the absolute authority to remove you from an event they are hosting, along with temporarily or permanently banning you from their events or the group entirely depending on the severity of infraction.
🆘 We are not professional hiking guides, wilderness outfitters, or medical personnel so we must insist that all participants be completely responsible for their own safety and well-being along with bringing along all the necessary gear/equipment and water/food stuffs they will require to be comfortable and safe.
Event hosts will always try their best to accurately describe the difficulty level of each outing in hopes that people will choose experiences that best suit their abilities and desires. If for any reason an event hosts deems you unfit for breaking this expectation you may be removed from events they are hosting at their discretion.
Please remember that we are simply volunteers inviting others to join in on a hike, we are not professional guides nor do we receive compensation for leading these events. Everyone participating in our events accept full responsibility for their own well being and completely absolve Event Hosts of any responsibility of injury, harm or death that may occur during our events. This includes accepting all liability and responsibility for any medical/rescue costs you may accrue in an emergency that occurs during any one of our events.
⚖️ Distances are estimates only, actual mileages may vary. Unless you have an authagraph, all maps and apps slightly vary in distances. We try our best, but we are only human, and the apps are only as good as we’ve designed them. Please practice patience, flexibility and a smidge of grace.🙏🏼
⏳ Time required to finish hikes and events vary greatly depending on the nature of groups and conditions of the trails. Life is full of surprises and unforeseen hiccups that may change the course of some events. C’est la vie! Be respectful to event hosts that take a considerable amount of time and effort to organize these outings. We try our best to host enjoyable events, but sometimes life gets in the way of even the best laid plans. If you have a second engagement arranged for another part of your day, do not impose your urgency upon others, please plan accordingly and be responsible for yourself.
🚑 Safety/First Aid Along with the 10 essentials, members are responsible for providing any medical equipment they may require individually. This may include but is not limited to items like pain medications, epipens, inhalers, etc.. Please be responsible, do not sign up for an event if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or injury. Do yourself and everyone else in the group a solid, ***Stay at home if you are sick or hurt!***🤒🤕
🧐 Metric Expectations Elevation gains & other burdens found naturally (heavy rain, snow, rock scrambles/edges, high heat, etc) on events are not to be taken lightly. Please consider carefully if you are physically able to accomplish the projected goal of individual events being posted. Five miles may be nothing on a flat track, but if there is considerable elevation, five miles can be potentially health hazardous, add in snow or ice or extreme heat and things can be life threatening quickly if you are not adequately prepared. Please read event descriptions critically and know your limits. If you are unsure , try a step lower than you believe you’re at and work up from there if you desire something more intense.
👣 Considerations When hiking, please take care to practice proper trail etiquette; Large groups especially need to be conscious of others on the trails. Do your best to keep to the right of the trails while hiking to allow comfortable passage for others we encounter. We all encourage and do our best to practice the Leave No Trace principles. Participants are all expected to follow suit. For more info.
We all deserve to enjoy the area and what it has to offer and we’re all adults…. what is appropriate in one place is not always so elsewhere, please exercise good judgement and responsibly enjoy yourselves.
🐶Canines/Pets Many of the locations we enjoy have laws dictating that animals must be leashed at all times while on public property and in parks (except in designated off-leash areas). These laws exist for the health and safety of dogs, people and the preservation of natural habitats. If you decide to bring your furry family members they will be required to be on leash at all times. We will do our best to follow all local leash laws that we are hiking in. Please always ensure to check with an event host first before unleashing your pet during events we are a part of. Your cooperation is appreciated.
No Shows Rule/Last Minute Cancellations (No Shows - RSVP’ing for an event and not showing up without giving the event host an heads up)
By signing up for events you agree to the No Show rule.
If you drop from the RSVP ‘Going’ list within 24hrs of an event you may be counted as a No Show. Multiple No Shows will cause you to lose favor on future events. Event hosts may remove you from their events temporarily or permanently for multiple no shows at their own discretion.
This rule exists to respect event hosts and the effort that goes into organizing outings. This also respects the time that members on the waitlist are tentatively setting aside in hopes of attending an event. Give waitlisted members the most time to plan their schedules. It is just the respectful and considerate thing to do, please don’t be flaky!🥐 It kills the vibe.
Event hosts may remove you from attending their outings temporarily or permanently if you are found to frequently double book yourself, are frequently late to event start times or frequently cancel last minute for any number of excuses. Everyone’s time is important and life does happen and change plans, but please show respect to fellow members by following this rule and leading by example.
❤️Bullying/Harassment We have a strict zero tolerance for any bullying, harassment or inappropriate behavior on/during our events. You will be promptly removed and permanently banned from all Endorphin Drip Hiking Club events for breaking this rule.
🌈Our Philosophy🌟
We believe in soaking up every ounce of beauty this world has to offer, together. From quiet moments in the forest to joyful group celebrations, EDHC is about creating memories with a community that feels like family. We’re all in this together. At the end of the day, it all about having as much fun as possible with whatever time we are gifted on this wonderfully enchanting planet. Why not try to soak it all in alongside some great friends and extended family! 🫂
🌲Let’s get out there and make some magic together!🌄
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🌑New Moon Monthy Socials @ Carts on Foster!🍻5205 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR
**Date**: Sunday, April 27th, 2025
**Time**: 6-8pm
**Location**: Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster Rd. Portland, OR 97206)
**Duration**: +/- 2hrs*”Please read, updates made.”
I invite you all to come out and grab a seat over at the Cart on Foster! Or so I think they are called, haha! If you came to the social last month, you may have driven past these along the way. I thought it’d only be natural and rewarding to reward your curiosity by hosting this months social here. 🙂
🍔This spot has quite the selection of carts that has great BBQ, Mexican, and much more! If you’re feeling peckish or have enough an appetite to eat a zebra, you’ll find something satisfying here.
🥟Come hungry and get ready to be satisfied!
Yet another really great venue that has the perfect atmosphere to sit down and enjoy quality time with a great fellowship. There is a wide variety of food at this location.🧙🏻♂️We will not always host this event at this location, so keep your eyes out for future venue changes!
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” - T.O.
I intend to use this celestial event as a cue for us to sit down as a group and chat about all the things that connect us. This will be a great opportunity to continue chats that might have been prematurely ended elsewhere in our travels. Bring with you any ideas for events you’d like to see happen in the future. I also encourage any aspiring event/hike leaders to attend this event. We are always on the lookout for more leaders to help grow our family. Commiserations and libations to the Ether!🍻
Our group needs every hobbit willing to chip in as it can find. We would not have events available to you were it not for people just like you, big footed and willing to invest time and effort for yours and everyone’s benefit. 👨🏾🦳👳🏽♂️👨🏻🦲🧑🏽🍳👩🏽⚕️👩🏾🌾🧑🏼🔧 Our communities thrive when groups like ours grow and share what we know with those around us. The more we learn from one another the more resilient our communities become to adversity.
“The Quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little, and it will fail, to the ruin of all. Yet hope remains while the Company is true.” - Galadriel**Carpooling/Driving:**I will not be organizing a carpooling situation for this event. Please do so on your own in the event chat. “Fly you fools!” ~ 🦅
**Parking/Fees:** No fees associated with this location. No dedicated parking area. Street parking available along SE Rhone St., SE Bush St. & SE 54th Ave.
**Be Prepared**
• A positive attitude, sense of wonder and wish to be a part of a greater community of truly amazing people❤️
• Weather appropriate clothing/Adjustable layers -🧤
• Our events are cannabis friendly; enjoy responsibly🦉
• Valuables - Better safe than sorry, leave them at home or secure them out of sight in vehicles🚫 = 💍👜📦
• Community and Respect: Following the event rules is mandatory. Adherence to community guidelines ensures safety and enjoyment for all.
“The wise speak only of what they know.” - Gandalf**Expectations**
**Safety Comes First!** 🚑
If you're not 100% and suspect you may be under the weather, please skip this event. We prioritize the health and safety of our friends! There’s always next time!
**The Golden Rule** 📯
No one gets left behind. We are all in this together. It takes a village!**A Community Effort**🤝
**_By RSVP’ing for this event you agree to all Endorphin Drip Hiking Rules and Expectations that are stated in the group bio on the [Main Page](https://www.meetup.com/edhc_pnw/), and to all the rules posted for this individual event along with the user agreement ([Terms of Service](https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360027447252-Terms-of-Service?ga=2.127935439.212460530.1713757034-1761557595.1713627150)) you signed when making an account on Meetup.**Enjoy these adventures?
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Let’s hit the trails and make some memories together! - 🥾2025 - SF - ATC - Hike #01 🐇Strip Mall/Starbuck's, 1900 McLoughlin Rd., Oregon City, Oregon City, OR
I will be outside Starbucks in the parking lot for the Oregon City Shopping Center just off of 99E (SE McLoughlin Blvd). Trailhead: South Falls Parking Lot (near Restrooms by parking)
WHEN: Monday, April 28, 2025
TIME: 10:15-4:15pm
WHERE: Starbucks Parking Lot (1900 OR-99E N. Oregon City, OR 97045), or Silver Falls State Park, South Falls Parking Lot DISTANCE: +/- 9mi (14.48km)* ELEVATION: +/- 1,811ft (552m)* PACE: +/- 2.7mph (4.34kmh)* DIFFICULTY: Moderate (somewhat challenging pace/distance/elevation) DURATION: +/- 6hrs* (includes driving)Inaugural 🥾Silver Falls🌲All Trails Challenge - 2025🐇
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📜 Welcome to the Inaugural Silver Falls All Trails Challenge!
Get ready to lace up your boots for a brand new eight-hike adventure through one of Oregon’s most breathtaking gems, Silver Falls State Park. Nestled just 20 miles ESE from Salem, this ultra-lush 9,000+ acre paradise is the largest state park in Oregon, and it’s packed with over 24 miles of scenic trails, rich forest canopies, and a waterfall for nearly every mile!💪🏽These are NOT beginner friendly, as we will be keeping a pace of an average of 2.7mph or greater throughout, could be slightly faster/slower depending on groups’ abilities/trail conditions. These hikes are between 9-13mi in length. I try to go as fast as the slowest person will allow me. This can be difficult for some that have sedentary lifestyles, so please don’t be discouraged if at first you don’t succeed, just try try try again.
Remember, ALL metrics are estimates only and may be subject to change without notice⚖️🚗🚙 Since this is not in town, I will be setting up carpooling. Meet in the large parking lot outside of Starbucks at the Oregon City Shooping Center off of 99E (SE McLoughlin Blvd).
It is approximately 80mi total driving, please pay $8 to your drivers for gas. Whomever pays for parking is exempt from the gas fee.
For those who want to carpool, just know that you should be prepared to drive, especially if you are running late.
If you are driving directly to the Trailhead, please come early enough to find a spot and be at the meetup location on time.
NOTE: There is poor cellular service here so I will not be reachable for directions or to inform me of tardiness. **We will begin on time.**🅿️ Gladstone: The address given is for location purposes only. There are no fees at the carpooling location.
Silver Falls: South Falls Parking Lot (turn West, not East ((that’ll take you to Howard Creek Horse Camp)) off of Silver Falls Hwy SE).
$5 Day-use parking permit (1-day purchased on-site). Annual State Parks Pass Here.
https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/posProducts.do?contractCode=OR&posFilterCat=598053577Meetup Coordinates (Oregon City): 45.36781° N, 122.59962° W📍
Trailhead Coordinates (Silver Falls): 44.87759° N, 122.65574° W 📍Be Prepared
• A positive attitude, sense of wonder and wish to be a part of a greater community of truly amazing people❤️
• Weather appropriate clothing/Adjustable layers 🧤
• Food, WATER, Snacks and anything you’ll need/want to be comfortable🥪💧
• My events are cannabis friendly; enjoy responsibly and be mindful🦉
• Valuables - Better safe than sorry, leave them at home or secure them out of sight in vehicles🚫 = 💍👜📦
• Community and Respect: Following the event rules is mandatory. Adherence to community guidelines ensures safety and enjoyment for all.Expectations
Safety Comes First! 🚑
If you're feeling under the weather, please skip this hike. We prioritize the health and safety of our group!
The Golden Rule 📯
No one gets left behind. Hike as a cohesive unit from start to finishA Community Effort🤝
_By RSVP’ing for this event you agree to all Endorphin Drip Hiking Rules and Expectations that are stated in the group bio on the Main Page, and to all the rules posted for this individual event along with the user agreement ([Terms of Service] https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360027447252-Terms-of-Service?ga=2.127935439.212460530.1713757034-1761557595.1713627150) you signed when making an account on Meetup.Enjoy these adventures?
Join the team and help build the community! 🙇🏻♂️Support Endorphin Drip Hiking Club today!
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Let’s hit the trails and make some memories together!
- 🛼EDHC Weekly Adult Skate Nights @ Oaks Skate Park!🪩Oaks Skating Rink, Portland, OR
WHEN: Every Tuesday, All Year (minus select Holidays)
TIME: 7-9:30pm
WHERE: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202
DIFFICULTY: All Levels
ADMISSION: $13 - Skate Rental include - Personal Skates welcome, subject to inspection.
18+ OnlyHey everyone!
It’s a new year and I’m excited to get to Sellwood’s very popular Oaks Park that hosts a weekly ’Adult Skate Night!’
I have attend a dozenn times or so now, and each time I leave with a stomach sore from all the good laughs (not even mentioning the sweat gleaming off me, (it’s more of a workout than you’d expect!). Let’s switch out or hiking shoes for some roller skates!
We’ll be coasting smoothly across the largest and oldest running Roller Skating Rink in N. America alongside some groovy tunes. Adult Skate features a live DJ playing retro and current hits. The 1st/3rd/5th weeks our guest DJ is DJ Glyde. 2nd/4th Tuesdays feature DJ Groove. Requests welcome and encouraged!
Outside food/beverages are prohibited. That being said, i bring ny wster bottle every tine and never get told its not allowed. The rink cafe will be operational during Adult Skate; view menu.
For more rules and expectations, visit their site.
This event is held weekly, with or without EDHC attendance. While I intend to be present for the majority of these eventstd, I cannot promise that I will be available to make it every time. I will have these posted on our events calendar weekly and encourage everyone to attend regardless of my presence. When I do attend I will be waiting inside near the entrance at the above start time and wait there for 10-15min to be able to greet people as they come (IF anyone’snhas signed up). After that time you’ll just have to find me or other group members on your own (either going in circles on the floor or hanging in the AC’d cafe).
All visitors participating in roller skating must complete a waiver. Do this online so you don’t have to while waiting in line in person or when they ask you while you’re making your ticket purchase. It just goes faster if you do this ahead of time. Spectators are welcome at no charge.
Difficulty: This is a beginner friendly event since participants will be allowed to skate as much as they wish, if at all.
Carpooling/Driving: I will not be setting up a formal carpool for this hike because this is an in town event that is easily accessible via mass transit.
Parking/Fees: A parking fee of $3 applies during Adult Skate. The parking fee is payable onsite via self-service parking meters or on your mobile device at t2p.mobi/oaks1905. Only credit/debit cards are accepted at the parking meters; please visit the Skate Shop to pay with cash. Parking spaces are first-come, first-served and the lot frequently fills to capacity; do not purchase your parking online until you have a parking space onsite. There are no refunds.
There IS free limited parking at Sellwood River Front Park if you don’t mind the .3mi distance walk to the roller rink.Be Prepared
• A positive attitude, sense of wonder and wish to be a part of a greater community of truly amazing people❤️
• Weather/activity appropriate clothing/Adjustable layers 🧤
• Our events are cannabis friendly where appropriate; enjoy responsibly🦉
• Valuables - Better safe than sorry, leave them at home or secure them out of sight in vehicles🚫 = 💍👜📦
• Remember, ALL metrics are estimates only and may be subject to change without notice⚖️
• Community and Respect: Following the event rules is mandatory. Adherence to community guidelines ensures safety and enjoyment for all.Expectations
Safety Comes First! 🚑
If you're feeling ill or injured, please skip this event. We prioritize the health and safety of our group, that means you and the rest of us!
The Golden Rule📯
No one gets left behind. Hike as a cohesive unit from start to finish.A Community Effort🤝
By RSVP’ing for this event you agree to all Endorphin Drip Hiking Rules and Expectations that are stated in the group bio on the [Main Page], and to all the rules posted for this individual event along with the user agreement (Terms of Service) you signed when making an account on Meetup.Enjoy these adventures?
Join the team and help build the community! 🙇🏻♂️Support Endorphin Drip Hiking Club today!
Last Four#: 4541🙏🏼Your support helps keep these events free to low charge and while it is not expected, it is appreciated.
Let’s get out there and make some memories together!
- Evening Hike in Forest ParkSpringville Rd Trailhead into Forest Park, Portland, OR
Please join me for an evening hike in Forest Park.
Where: Springville Road Trailhead. We will meet at the trailhead's gate.
Miles: ~3 miles
Elevation gain: 322 ft
Pace: 2-2.5 mph Moderate
How long: ~1.5 hours
Dogs: Dogs will be allowed
Age: adults-only hike (18 years old and up).Parking could be an issue. Try to arrive a little early. If you cannot find a spot in the lot (follow the road to the gate) or parking along Springville Rd, there is parking off of Skyline if you leave Springville and take a right on Skyline. Do get familiar with the location with Google Maps in case there is an issue while driving. I will be driving a red Mini.
This will be a moderately paced hike (2-2.5 mph) and hikers will enjoy a workout in one of the county's rare Urban Forests. Dogs will be allowed on this trek. The park is home to barred owls, coyotes, elk, and deer. Forest Park is a green and wooded oasis located in NW Portland. This trailhead is located off Skyline Blvd and NW Springville Rd. Barred owls have been spotted on our past hikes and we will stop, look and listen for wildlife. My hikes are smoke and drug-free.
Hiking poles are recommended. We will meet at the trailhead's gate.
Note: Mosquito repellent may come in handy after a rainy day.
If you have a spot on this hike and your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as you know! THX. For more information:
https://www.portland.gov/parks/forest-park#toc-forest-park-trailheads
Upper Springville Road: Small parking lot and turn around which provides access to Springville Road and Firelane 7. Springville is open to pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians; FL7 is for only pedestrians and equestrians. Also nearby are the Hardesty, Trillium, and Ridge Trails which are pedestrian access only.
Expectations
Safety Comes First! 🚑
If you're feeling under the weather, please skip this hike. We prioritize the health and safety of our group!
The Golden Rule 📯
No one gets left behind. Hike as a cohesive unit from start to finish!
A Community Effort🤝
By RSVP’ing for this event you agree to all Endorphin Drip Hiking Rules and Expectations that are stated in the group bio on the Main Page, and to all the rules posted for this individual event along with the user agreement (Terms of Service) you signed when making an account on Meetup.
Enjoy these adventures?
Join the team and help build the community!
🙇🏻♂️Support Endorphin Drip Hiking Club today!
Last Four #: 4541
🙏🏼Your support helps keep these events free to low charge.
Let’s hit the trails and make some memories together!👥
