This 6+ mile hike is one of my favorites so far. It starts and ends on the well-cared-for trails in the Tryon Creek Nature Park. In between, it meanders through the Dunthorpe and Collins View neighborhoods and then swings up by Lewis & Clark College. This is one of the longer hikes on the list with an elevation change that is in the mid-range. You start by heading east from the Tryon Creek visitor center. The trails going in this direction are easy going as you head downhill. You cross Terwilliger before you get all the way down to Hwy 43/State St. and start your tour of houses that show…

For this urban hike from the Riverview Natural Area to Sunstone, I highly recommend using the interactive Mobile App Map. There are several areas where it’s hard to tell where you are and where to go, so the map will come in handy.  Cemetery Crossings At the beginning of this urban hike, you go through River View Cemetery. At first, that might seem weird but it’s actually a really lovely space. The grass is green and well-manicured and it’s peaceful. The main thing to look out for is the many bicyclists that go whizzing by on the wide roads that meander through. River View is also rich in history. It…

This urban hike starts and ends in the cute Multnomah Village, where you can start or end with a drink and/or a meal. Plus, you can check on the books in one of the two free libraries boxes on the main strip. The one shaped like a classic British phone booth was built in remembrance of my friend Cassy, who lived in the neighborhood, loved books, and forever touched the lives of hundreds of people in her short time on this earth.    Summary The Multnomah Village to Woods Park urban hike is okay. I like how it incorporates Multnomah Village but a good portion of hike is on the…