Author Archives: Brian Brady

Hike #26: Marquam Park – Central

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Brian Brady

As the air begins to cool and leaves turn, we will return to Marquam Nature Park for this 4.6 mile loop.                   Name:  Marquam Park Central Neighborhood: Homestead Distance: 4.68 miles Difficulty: … Continue reading →

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Hike #25: Tryon Creek Loop

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Brian Brady

No trip to  SW Portland is complete without exploring Tryon Creek State Park.  This loop covers much of the beloved park, and gives suggestions for more exploration.  We are going to cut back publishing our self-led-hikes to once per month … Continue reading →

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Hike #24: South Waterfront to OHSU

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Brian Brady

Name:  South Waterfront to OHSU Neighborhood: South Portland, Homestead Distance: 4.93 miles Difficulty: Medium Elevation Change:  468 ft Start/End Location: OHSU Center for Health and Healing Map Links:  Mobile* Browser

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Hike #23: Robert Gray School to Gabriel Park

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Brian Brady

                Name:  Robert Gray School to Gabriel Park Neighborhood: Multnomah, Hillsdale, Bridlemile, Hayhurst Distance: 4.77 miles Elevation Change: 359 ft Start/End Location: Robert Gray Middle School Map Links:  Mobile* Browser

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Hike #22: Hike the Hoyt

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Brian Brady

Our 22nd hike takes us north of Sunset Hwy for a tour of Washington Park.  Read on for more details: Name:  Hike the Hoyt Neighborhood: Arlington Heights Distance: 4.47 miles Elevation Change:  461 ft Start/End Location: Hoyt Arboretum (4000 SW Fairview blvd) Map Links:  Mobile* Browser

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Hike #21: Rieke to Burlingame Park

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Brian Brady

Our 21st route explores explores three features with significance to our organization: 1) The very first steps built by SWT (Canby steps) 2) A pedestrian-only R/W named after our founder (the “Raz-Baack Crossing”) 3) Our next big improvement projects (19th … Continue reading →

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Trail 5 Closed at Lewis and Clark College

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Brian Brady

In accordance with guidelines set out by the Oregon Health Authority, trail 5 is closed until further notice where it leads onto Lewis & Clark campus east of Boones Ferry Road/Terwilliger Boulevard.   The asphalted bike path east of this intersection … Continue reading →

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Hike #20: Garden Home to Fanno Creek

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Brian Brady

  Name:  Garden Home to Fanno Creek Neighborhood: Portland Heights Distance:  5.21 miles Elevation Change: 127 ft Start/End Location: Garden Home Shopping Center Map Links:  Mobile* Browser

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Hike #19: Marquam Park to Council Crest

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Brian Brady

Our nineteenth self-led-hike was brought to us by our partners at “Friends of Marquam Nature Park”.  This hike will take you to Portland’s highest point with spectacular views of the city skyline with Cascade mountain peaks as a backdrop. Read … Continue reading →

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Hike # 18: Hamilton Park to Hewitt

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Brian Brady

This hike has a lot of turns in and around residential streets and unique cut-throughs.  Stay with it to see the matchless beauty of the West Slope Neighborhood. Name: Hamilton Park to Hewitt Neighborhood: West Slope Distance: 3.68 miles Elevation Change: 322 … Continue reading →

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