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Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland

By Around Portland Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €51 per adult
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  • 4h
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Overview

When tour guests asks us, “what one thing should I not miss in Portland,” we pick the 5-mile (8-10 km) hike in Forest Park. No matter what the season, hiking in the park is entering another world right on the borders, and through the fabric, of the city.

PLEASE NOTE THIS HIKE HAS 900 FT ELEVATION GAIN

We offer two departures, both with varied terrain and about 900 ft (300 metre) elevation gain. The classic hike is focused around a Northwest Portland experience, and ends at the International Rose Test Garden (when in season), the Forest Park Experience at 9 a.m. We have limited 1:30 p.m. departures. Once weekly, we offer an afternoon hike that starts at Goose Hollow, through areas and up into the park (2:30 p.m.). Both pass iconic spots; Japanese Garden, Pittock Mansion, and Witch's Castle; but take a different approach to the forest.

In Forest Park—within minutes leaving the street—you can forget, or wonder at the fact that you are still in a city.

Activity location

  • Forest Park
    • Portland, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 2772 NW Thurman St
    • 2772 Northwest Thurman Street
    • 97210, Portland, Oregon, United States

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Forest Park Experience
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Starting in NW Portland: We start at Haven Coffee 2772 NW Thurman, entering the park from the NW, and end at the rose garden in Washington Park.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€51.12 x 1 Adult€51.12
Total
Price is €51.12
Goose Hollow to the Forest
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Goose Hollow to the Forest: We start at a Goose Hollow coffee shop in SW, walk into the park from the SE, and end at the Clearing Cafe near Macleay Park.

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
€64.99 x 1 Adult€64.99
Total
Price is €64.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    We'll bring along extra water, but you're encouraged to bring your own bottle! Portland's tap water is delicious.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (always appreciated)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Forest Park

  • 30m
We'll make our way into Forest Park from the starting point, one of the lowest-elevation points in the park, where we'll join the famous Wildwood Trail, a 43-mile long trail that has its origin over 110 years ago.

Wildwood Trail

  • 2h
We'll make our way from Lower Macleay Trail and continue travelling along the Wildwood Trail. We will be on this trail for approximately 3 miles (5 km), for about 900 feet of elevation gain (300 metres)

Witch's Castle

  • 5m
We'll visit the former rest stop known as the "Witch's Castle," and tell stories about the witches that do live here now.

Pittock Mansion (Pass by)

At the Pittock Mansion, we'll visit the grounds and see the expansive view of the city and the mountains surrounding it. We'll have a chance to eat some snacks in some of the city's prettiest public gardens.

Washington Park

  • 30m
We'll cross Burnside and pass into Washington Park (occasionally in the afternoon, we'll reverse this and see Washington Park before Forest Park). We typically wind down through the NW Portland areas, with beautiful views of the city and mountains, and cross Burnside at a light-metered pedestrian crossing. If the weather is not friendly or the roses are not in bloom, we will often end in the NW area of Nob Hill/NW 23rd Avenue, with guest agreement.

Portland Japanese Garden (Pass by)

The Japanese Garden is closed on Tuesdays and can often be closed sporadically; please check with us about open hours. The trail through Washington Park passes right by the Japanese Garden; morning tour guests have an option of ending the tour here for afternoon tea and a stroll through the garden (admission not included).

International Rose Test Garden

  • 15m
THE ROSE GARDEN IS ONLY IN BLOOM FROM LATE MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. The Rose Garden will be the final stop of the morning tour, and the first stop of the afternoon tour; where we will most definitely stop and smell some of the 600 varieties of roses!

Location

Activity location

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    Forest Park
    • Portland, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    2772 NW Thurman St
    • 2772 Northwest Thurman Street
    • 97210, Portland, Oregon, United States

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