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Trees so big it takes four to hug them
When the sun shines, it shines most beautifully through the trees of Forest Park.
Even in the rain, Forest Park is magnificent
The high point -- in luxury and in elevation! -- of our tour is the Pittock Mansion.
We follow a beautiful creek -- and tell you the dramatic story behind its name

Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland

By Around Portland Tours
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $84 per adult
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Overview

When tour guests asks us, “what one thing should I not miss in Portland,” we pick the 5-mile (8-9 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.

We offer two daily departures, both with varied terrain and about 900 ft elevation gain. The classic hike is focused around a Northwest Portland experience, and ends at the International Rose Test Garden, the Forest Park Experience (9 a.m. to noon). We have limited 1:30 p.m. departures. We occasionally offer an afternoon hike that starts at Goose Hollow, weaves through the areas and up into the park, the Goose Hollow to the Forest (2:30 to 6:30 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 hours4h4h
  • English

Starting in NW Portland: We start at Clearing Cafe, entering the park from the NW, and end at the rose garden in Washington Park.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
CA $84.33 x 1 AdultCA $84.33
Total
Price is CA $84.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWe'll bring along extra water, but you're encouraged to bring your own bottle! Portland's tap water is delicious.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService 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

Activity itinerary

Forest Park
  • 2h
We'll make our way into Forest Park from the starting point, 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 continue travelling along the Wildwood Trail
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 (in the afternoon, we'll reverse this and see Washington Park before Forest Park). Because of construction to a planned bridge over Burnside throughout summer and early fall 2019, our tour winds down through the NW Portland areas (with beautiful views of the city and mountains), and crosses Burnside at a light-metered pedestrian crossing.
Portland Japanese Garden (Pass by)
THE JAPANESE GARDEN HAS BEEN CLOSED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC; 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 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

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESForest Park
    • Portland, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE2772 NW Thurman St
    • 2772 Northwest Thurman Street
    • 97210, Portland, Oregon, United States

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