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Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland
Portland, Oregon, USA
$59.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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 meter) 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 neighborhoods 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.
PLEASE NOTE THIS HIKE HAS 900 FT ELEVATION GAIN
We offer two departures, both with varied terrain and about 900 ft (300 meter) 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 neighborhoods 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.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Forest Park Experience
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.
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.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- We'll bring along extra water, but you're encouraged to bring your own bottle! Portland's tap water is delicious.
- Gratuities (always appreciated)
Meeting point
For the 9 a.m. and 1:30 departures, we meet outside Haven Coffee, on NW Thurman, a few blocks from the #15 bus stop (NW Vaughn and 27th). Have Coffee has newly opened in the spot so you may not find it on Google.
The 2:30 p.m. hike meets at a different point
Return details
We end at the rose garden, near transit options to get back downtown
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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.
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Wildwood TrailWe'll make our way from Lower Macleay Trail and continue traveling along the Wildwood Trail. We will be on this trail for approximately 3 miles (5 km), for about 900 feet of elevation gain (300 meters)
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We'll visit the former rest stop known as the "Witch's Castle," and tell stories about the witches that do live here now.
- 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. (pass by)
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Washington ParkWe'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 neighborhoods, with beautiful views of the city and mountains, and cross Burnside at a light-metered crosswalk. If the weather is not friendly or the roses are not in bloom, we will often end in the NW neighborhood of Nob Hill/NW 23rd Avenue, with guest agreement.
- 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). (pass by)
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International Rose Test GardenTHE 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!
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland
Portland, Oregon, USA
$59.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!