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Outdoors in Portland

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Portland.

7 picks · 4 free · updated 28 October

FreeForest Park and the Wildwood Trail48 kmFreeWashington Park walkabout 3 hrsFreeEastbank Esplanade2.4 km · about 1 hrFreeSpringwater Corridorabout 8 hrsColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area★ 4.8 on GoogleForest ParkPortland · ★ 4.8 on GoogleHoyt ArboretumPortland · ★ 4.9 on Google
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Outdoors in Portland, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Portland?

Right now: Forest Park and the Wildwood Trail, Washington Park walk, Eastbank Esplanade and Springwater Corridor. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels, FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Forest Park and the Wildwood Trail, Washington Park walk, Eastbank Esplanade and Springwater Corridor.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Portland and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Portland, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.