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Portland Forest Park: The Ultimate Urban Wilderness Guide

📍 Location: Northwest Portland, stretching 8 miles along the Willamette River Why It’s Special As one of the largest urban forests in the U.S. (5,200+ acres), this lush green oasis offers: 🌳 80+ miles of trails through ancient Douglas firs 🌊 Dramatic ravine views of Balch Creek Canyon 🦉 Prime wildlife spotting (barred owls, coyotes, pileated woodpeckers) Must-Do Hikes 🥾 Wildwood Trail (30-mile epic): Connects to Pittock Mansion (iconic city views) Passes the Stone House (1930s WPA ruins) 🌿 Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion (5 miles RT): Gradual climb past waterfalls to Portland’s best skyline viewpoint Pro Tips 🚗 Parking: Free at NW 29th Ave & Upshur St (fills by 10AM weekends) 🐶 Dog-Friendly: Off-leash areas near Firelane 1 ☔ Seasonal Magic: Spring: Trillium flowers blanket the forest floor Fall: Vine maples turn fiery red Winter: Misty trails feel like the Pacific Northwest of lore #ForestPark #PortlandHikes #UrbanWilderness #PNWAdventures

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Portland Forest Park: The Ultimate Urban Wilderness Guide

📍 Location: Northwest Portland, stretching 8 miles along the Willamette River Why It’s Special As one of the largest urban forests in the U.S. (5,200+ acres), this lush green oasis offers: 🌳 80+ miles of trails through ancient Douglas firs 🌊 Dramatic ravine views of Balch Creek Canyon 🦉 Prime wildlife spotting (barred owls, coyotes, pileated woodpeckers) Must-Do Hikes 🥾 Wildwood Trail (30-mile epic): Connects to Pittock Mansion (iconic city views) Passes the Stone House (1930s WPA ruins) 🌿 Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion (5 miles RT): Gradual climb past waterfalls to Portland’s best skyline viewpoint Pro Tips 🚗 Parking: Free at NW 29th Ave & Upshur St (fills by 10AM weekends) 🐶 Dog-Friendly: Off-leash areas near Firelane 1 ☔ Seasonal Magic: Spring: Trillium flowers blanket the forest floor Fall: Vine maples turn fiery red Winter: Misty trails feel like the Pacific Northwest of lore #ForestPark #PortlandHikes #UrbanWilderness #PNWAdventures

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Wildwood Trailhead at Germantown Rd
Wildwood Trailhead at Germantown RdWildwood Trailhead at Germantown Rd