A classic Portland hike: Hoyt Arboretum to Pittock Mansion, via the Redwood and then the Wildwood…read moreTrail. It's fairly easy-to-moderate, with the true uphill slog coming right before the mansion, but along the way you'll cross a couple of bridges, be awed by a stand of redwoods and march though a lush forest. The new Barbara Walker bridge is pretty cool to walk over as it curves across Burnside. All told, it's about a 3 mile round trip, mostly shaded and fairly hilly in parts, but not too intimidating IMO. The city view at the mansion is the icing on the cake.

My favorite trail year round for easy access, groomed path, beautiful PNW scenery, and safety…read more There are a steady flow of hikers, which feels great for safety and support. The trail is well-marked so I know where I am, and it's 30 miles long so there's lots to explore and discover. My fitness is increasing because of the inclines for intensity and the flats for recovery. I always appreciate the multiple parking / entrance points of the trail. This is one of Portland's gems. Highly recommend!

Beautiful, quiet and private sunset views in Lake Oswego. An absolutely stunning place. Highly…read morerecommend it to watch a sunset. I can imagine star gazing is also quite lovely from this vantage point. I will be going back. We didn't prepare adequately for the wind we would encounter and wow was it chilly!! Check the weather specific to the location before you head up so you can be warm enough. I'm especially taken by the beauty Oregon offers us, and how you can be SO close to Portland, yet feel immersed in Nature. From this view you can see I-5 and the busyness of life, but you also have beautiful views of Lake Oswego (not the lake itself but the city.) I highly recommend this for the romantic and sunset enthusiast.

Beautiful Views of Tigard and Lake Oswego in a pristine neighborhood. Parking is limited to the…read morebottom of the street.

Love that this little slice of greenery got its own designation. I got to sample a nice (but fairly…read moresmall) network of intertwined trails in this fairly small park (or, ah, natural area), none of them flat, which I totally appreciated for their winding character and shifting terrain. Most are moderate to easy single tracks through wooded areas, but there are some tricky spots, which can get sloppy after rains, but kudos to the volunteers who hacked these paths through a narrow and sometimes steep canyon. You'll get little sun, and lotsa shade, (and sorta sketchy parking), but the trails are decently maintained. Just be aware - they're not flat or paved.

This park is integrated right into the neighborhood. There is no parking lot, but rather a couple…read moreof dead-end streets that turn into trails. The trails weave their way through the park, down to the creek, and back up to another entry dead end street. It's fairly charming with lots of native plants, wood bridges, and staircases. Looks like someone regularly makes flower art on a particular storm drain - cute. Signposts at trail intersections provide info, but there's no trail map which would be useful. Probably about 2 miles of trails total, some are steep uphill but otherwise it's fairly easy. Dogs allowed on leash. (I saw a number of owners who were not following this rule but didn't have any issues.)

Another urban park that once you are inside, aside from the noise, you have no idea you are in the…read moremiddle of Beaverton. the paved trails are easy with very little inclines. Great for any age. there are a lot of dogs at this park, so be ready. most folks pick up after their pets here, but there are exceptions, or the occasional left behind bag of squishy on the trail. they don't allow bike riders, so it makes for a more enjoyable stroll.

Gorgeous set of trails with a creek through it. Nice little walkabout with few people usually…read more Great to take our dogs.

Love this park! It has a wonderful and huge off leash area for dogs, but don't like that it's…read moreunfenced. There are spectacular views though no matter which direction you look. The summit is a neat place to hangout and there are a number of connecting trails around the park. Pack a picnic and spend some time here just enjoying the views. It's lovely!

Perfect park to relax and enjoy a picnic. There's plenty of open space with big shady trees that…read moremake it comfortable even on a hot day. The overlook is a highlight, with sweeping views of the city below.

Send a donation today. A wonderful center located among the trees, just outside of downtown. There…read moreis a trail that you can hike out the back. Note - this is not an accessible trail. There are many narrow and steep parts of the path that may also bee muddy. It also is lined with many rocks and roots as well. Plenty of parking but will fill up quickly.

I highly recommend this jewel of tranquility. The trails are beautiful and the tall trees…read morebreathtaking. The trails are easy and I was able to hike them in my Reef sandals. We spent about an hour hiking the Jay Trail. It had bridge crossings, views of the creek, and bird sounds throughout. We even caught a large slug crossing the trail, which was neat. Towards the front lives Julio the Great Horned Owl and boy was he impressive to look at. There's also a gift store where we bought a few items. Overall, I recommend it!

As a destination, there's not much going on here. It's a shady pullout off the side of the road…read morewith some parking spots (not many though) and a giant metal shelter with some signs and picnic tables. But if you're a hiker, it's probably a good spot to enter a number of urban trails that either start or run through here. Unremarkable scenery-wise.

Another great trail system in the metro. Seems to be a favorite of trail runners. The paths are…read moremostly narrow, lots of winding and ups & downs. Most of the trail surface is dirt, so the trails get pretty muddy and can be a bit slippery. Peaceful and shady environment, with decent street parking and good signage.

Love this trail for a quick, easy and beautiful walk. Along the trail there's basketball courts, a…read morecreek and lots of things to do. Lots of bikers too! Gets hot from the asphalt but also good for a non muddy trail!

Been biking this pathway for several years, and it's nice to see it coming together over the years…read more The stretch I ride this time -- from Oleson Road at the Garden Home Rec Center to the 217 freeway --- seems mostly finished, with bridges over the creek completed and pavement markings in place near crossings. It's very relaxed, mostly flat tour through some leafy areas and neighborhoods of SW Portland/Beaverton/Tigard, occasionally scenic. The section near Oleson can get pretty crowded on weekends with strolling families and their dogs, but everyone's always polite about it.

In preparation for our first trip to the Willamette Valley, I did a lot of research and reached out…read moreto A LOT of tour companies. Once I connected with Proprietor Paul Tsiorba at Willamette Valley Tours, I felt that I had found a real partner in planning. He was responsive, insightful, and so easy to work with. Before even leaving home, we felt we were in good hands. And when our vacation was over, we knew we had made the right choice. Our trip to WV, OR was unforgettably fun and completely relaxing all at the same time. Paul bills himself as "Director of Awesome Experiences" and you might think that is hyperbole...until you book and tour with him! Thank you Paul, and Lova, for taking us all of the places we were sure to enjoy, for knowing the answers to every question, for respecting our time and our money, and for your genuine hospitality. You two are real ones!

Came up for a trip this past weekend with my girlfriends and decided to do a wine tour of…read moreWillamette Valley. Paul was recommended by our concierge at Dossier Hotel. We had a great experience with him on our tour. He was on time, friendly, knowledgeable, flexible and accommodating. Paul had a great line up of which wineries to take us to, and also had a great recommendation of where to pick up lunch and even pre-ordered for us. It was definitely a great experience and made our trip better. Thank you Paul!