Mount Talbert — Local services in Happy Valley

This is a decently maintained nature park. It’s best for the sure-footed due to lots of roots and rocks on the trails. Once you get past the first switchback (30 yards) it starts to level out. Not advisable for strollers. The parking lot is never very full, probably as a result of the no dog/no bike policy. It has restroom and picnic facilities at the main parking area. Overall the park is small enough to cover it all in a few hours if you’re determined, or break it up into smaller sections and see it all in a few trips. Not much of a view from the top due to tree cover but this place stays cool in the summer. If you were a birder this would be a good place to check out—I always hear multiple...

This is an amazing spot for hiking and running. Lots of wildlife to observe and nobody has been disrespecting to the wilderness. It's not for dogs due to the sensitivity of the ecosystem, but a great place for photography. Please clean up litter that isn't yours and make it a better place for...

There's a lot and a lot of bird chirping. There's a variety of blooming flower to see. I was there during the month of May and I encounter 3 small snakes; they're fast. There's a public restroom too... the restroom is super clean. The elevation is a effective...