Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland in Portland booking from $50.00

Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland

Overview

When tour guests asks us, "what one thing should I not miss in Portland," we pick the 4.5- to 5-mile (8-9 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.

We offer two daily departures, both with varied terrain and about 900 ft elevation gain. The morning hike is focused around a classic Northwest Portland experience, and ends at the International Rose Test Garden, the Forest Park Experience (9 a.m. to noon). The afternoon hike starts at Goose Hollow, weaves through the neighborhoods and up into the park, the Goose Hollow to the Forest (1:30 to 5 p.m.). Both pass iconic spots; Japanese Garden, Pittock Mansion, and Witch's Castle; but take a different approach to the forest.

Being in Forest Park is to be immersed a fluid place that exists both in and out of time. In the forest—within minutes leaving the street—you can forget, or wonder at the fact that you are still in a city.

City: Portland

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

We'll bring along extra water, but you're encouraged to bring your own bottle! Portland's tap water is delicious.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
The trails in Forest Park are busy and as guidelines change we suggest mask wearing if it makes you comfortable, although it is not required except for indoors. Guides will wear masks when indoors.

What To Expect

Wildwood Trail

We'll continue traveling along the Wildwood Trail

Pittock Mansion

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.

Washington Park

We'll cross Burnside and pass into Washington Park (in the afternoon, we'll reverse this and see Washington Park before Forest Park). Because of construction to a planned bridge over Burnside throughout summer and early fall 2019, our tour winds down through the NW Portland neighborhoods (with beautiful views of the city and mountains), and crosses Burnside at a light-metered crosswalk.

Portland Japanese Garden

THE JAPANESE GARDEN HAS BEEN CLOSED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC; 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).

International Rose Test Garden

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!

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (51)

Agusten_V

Nov 2022

Beautiful park …incredible views and very safe place to hike ..the guide tour five star ..high Recommend to do whit the family

Elaine_H

Oct 2022

Rowan was a fabulous tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and taught us so much about the forest. The sights were amazing! What a great way to start our Portland vacation.

Tom K

Oct 2022

We chose this tour to learn about and see the gorgeous Forest Park trail and Rowan did a great job explaining the history and describing the sites we were seeing. The tour was casual and at our own pace. Rowan would answer all questions clearly and completely and expressed interest in our observations and inquiries. We learned loads and had a great time. The trail is beautiful and fascinating.

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Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland

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