Class information

PE183A Beginning Hiking

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  • CRN: 42141
  • Credits: 1
  • Notes: First five Fridays of the term. First day lecture REQUIRED!
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Cascade TEB 217, Friday, from 8 to 10am
      September 26, 2025, Susan M Milln
    • CA Off Campus, Friday, from 11am to 2:30pm
      September 26, 2025, Susan M Milln
    • CA Off Campus, Friday, from 8am to 2:30pm
      From October 3 through October 24, 2025, Susan M Milln

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

Portland is surrounded by beautiful areas to explore! In the Beginning Hiking course we will hike urban and mountain trails ranging from 3-7 miles at varied elevations. 

Learn the principles of "leave no trace", hiking basics, and preparedness. We will also explore the mental health benefits of outdoor fitness.

Students must have transportation to trailheads (carpooling is encouraged). There may be parking and other toll fees on hike days.

Attendance of safety lecture on first day is required to stay enrolled in the class! 

Email susan.milln@pcc.edu with questions. 

Technology

There is no additional technology required for this class.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.