Namanu - 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 Namanu Outdoor School site is about 25 miles from the MESD office. It takes approximately 35 - 40 minutes to reach the Namanu site from the MESD office. The closest community is Sandy. The Namanu 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). At the Springdale School, veer right. In approximately 300 feet, you will come to a fork in the road. Take the right fork onto Hurlburt Road, 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 10 miles. The road dips down to the Sandy River, up to the plateau/ridge, and then back down to the Bull Run River. Please note that as you go through the town of Aims, Gordon Creek Road becomes Bull Run road. The road will twist and wind as it descends toward the Bull Run River. Take a right on Namanu Road, a small gravel road, marked with a Namanu sign. (If you reach the bridge over the Bull Run River, you have gone too far.) Continue down Camp Namanu Rd for 1.3 miles. The road is narrow, so drive cautiously. Veer right at the “Y”, park in the parking lot and walk down the stairs to the office.
Directions for 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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