Posted in Portland
August 12, 2016
8 Incredible Hikes Under 5 Miles Everyone Around Portland Should Take
There are plenty of amazing trails to explore in Portland, but it is best to know what you are getting yourself into before you set out on a hike. Choose the wrong path and you could be on the trail for hours or on an extremely intense (and possible unwanted) strenuous hike. Don’t go unprepared. Instead, choose from these 8 best city hikes that clock in at under 5 miles.
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This moderate trail is 3.3 miles and offers scenic views of the city and the old volcanic cinder cone on which the park is built. Start at the main parking lot and follow the color-coded signs for the Blue Trail.
Take this scenic loop through the park for a 4.7-mile easy hike that shows you a myriad of species of spectacular northwest trees.
Take the loop around the wildlife refuge for a stunning view of diverse bird species in the 2.3-miles hike.
Head out to Sauvie Island for this 2.2-mile trail that gives you plenty of opportunity to spot a myriad of waterfowl and even an elusive beaver.
Dirt trails and sidewalks line this 3.9-mile trail that takes you around the expansive park that houses many of the city's most notable attractions.
This 4.3-mile hike takes you along the perimeter of the nature park and up the remains of the extinct volcano that lies underfoot.
This is a moderate 3.8-mile hike on the northwest side of town with some stunning views and pure tranquility.
Take the 5-mile hike from Macleay Park to the Wildwood Trail, and up the climb to the Pittock Mansion, where you will be rewarded with stunning views of the city.
Have you been on any of these hikes in Portland under 5 miles? You may want to consider it because these trails offer BIG views with little effort.
