Category Archives: Walks

With spring in full effect, we welcome the chance to explore one of Portland’s most celebrated pedestrian routes, historic Terwilliger Parkway. Read on for more details.                   Name:  Terwilliger Corbett Loop Neighborhood: South … Continue reading →

We have been posting hikes for an entire year and have none of our routes have left the west side of Portland.  Here you have it – in this hike we venture across two bridges while exploring Oaks Bottom Wildlife … Continue reading →

Want to train for summer hikes or backpacking trips without leaving the city? This hike will take you to both the lowest (Willamette river) and highest points (Council Crest) in the city!  After you finish you will feel -and maybe … Continue reading →

Where can you find the most elegant houses and the muddiest trails?  In SW Portland of course.   Read on to learn more!                 Name:  Mud to Mansions in Dunthorpe Neighborhood: Collins View, Lake … Continue reading →

Our thirtieth self-led-hike is a nice loop from Albert Kelly Park that follows much of the original route for the Red Electric Trail through the Hillsdale and Hayhurst neighborhoods. Read on to learn more:             … Continue reading →

This is our longest hike yet and, since it covers so much of the area we love,  the best.  It is 21 miles in length covering much of SW Portland.  Read on to find out the best way to welcome … Continue reading →

Our December Hike hike offers a chance to work off the turkey and scones you ate during Thanksgiving, and an opportunity to finish your holiday shopping.  Read on for more Details.                 Name:  … Continue reading →

COVID cases are on the rise and we’re being asked to re-enter lockdown, but that doesn’t mean we have to eat poorly!  Our annual Thanksgiving Day hike around the Hillsdale Neighborhood has always included homemade Scones, and this year is … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →