Friday Five: Local Hikes Under 5 Miles

2. Pittock Mansion Hike

5 miles round trip | No permit required to hike

Located in Forest Park, Portland

Starting in easily accessible Lower Macleay Park, this hike through the lush Forest Park up to Pittock Mansion takes you to fantastic views of the park and the city.

You can reach the beginning of this hike at the trailhead under the Thurman Street bridge in NW Portland. You’ll follow the Lower Macleay Trail for about a mile until you get to the Stone House, which is where the trail runs into the Wildwood Trail (a trail sign will help you out here). Continue on the trail, crossing over the river and climbing out of the canyon until you reach Cornell Road. You’ll cross Cornell and stay on the Wildwood Trail until you’ve conquered the hill and arrived at the Mansion.

When you’re done walking around the grounds, or perhaps taking a tour of the mansion, you can use the Upper Macleay Trail to connect back down to the Wildwood Trail.

Forest Park is a popular destination for Portlanders – watch for trail runners and school kids on nature hikes. Try an early morning start to avoid the crowds.