Howard - Location & Directions |
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Please note that Outdoor School site phones are only in operation during the Outdoor School session (mid-September to early November in fall; mid-March to early June in spring). Letters to students should include the student’s name and school. |
Location and Directions
The Howard Outdoor School site is about 29 miles from the MESD office. It takes approximately 35 - 40 minutes to reach the Howard site from the MESD office. The closest community is Sandy. The Howard site is located above the Bull Run watershed, west of Mount Hood. Directions For East County Schools: Proceed east on Stark street. Stark street ends when you cross the bridge over the Sandy River. After crossing the bridge, turn right and you will come to the town of Springdale (approx. 2 miles). Swing right at the signal light in Springdale. This signal may not be operational. After making this right you will come to a fork in the road (approx. 300 feet). Take the right fork (Hurlburt Road, you will also see a sign for Camp Howard) and continue on Hurlburt road approximately 2 miles to a four-way stop with a flashing red light. Turn right onto Gordon Creek Road. Follow Gordon Creek Road about 8 miles to a “T”. Bull Run Road goes to the right and Warriner Road goes to the left. Take Warriner Road left. After approximately one mile, Warriner ends. Take a right at the Camp Howard sign down a steep gravel road. After about 200 yards, take a left into the camp Howard entrance.
Directions For West County Schools: Take Interstate #84 to the Lewis and Clark State Park exit (just beyond Troutdale). Follow the Scenic Highway 4.7 miles through Springdale and proceed as above. |
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