5 Fab Fall Hikes in the PDX Area
5 Fall Hikes to Take Around Portland, Oregon
Fall in PDX is one for the books. Our city famously has a lot of big, beautiful trees that paint the skies, and later the sidewalks and roads, with autumn colors. Our buzzing coffee and tea shops make delicious drinks to keep us warm, and it feels like all of our favorite Portland food spots adopt the most delicious seasonal recipes. If you want an extra special view of our city’s changing colors, check out the hikes below!
1) Latourell Falls
The Latourell Falls Loop Hike is around two miles, and requires a moderate level of difficulty. According to Oregon State Parks, Upper Latourell Falls is the third largest waterfall of the Columbia Gorge. The dramatic effects of the maple leaves intermingled with bright green lichen makes the autumn the most spectacular time to take this hike.
2) Cape Horn Trail
According to Oregon Hikers, the Cape Horn Trail is one of the closest trails in the Gorge to the PDX/Vancouver metro area. In order to protect native birds nesting in nearby areas, this hike is only open until January- so make sure you pack some water and get ready for the moderately difficult hike soon!
3) Pittock Mansion Hike
The hike from Macleay Park to Pittock Mansion is about five miles round trip. The color-changing fall trees and the stunning city views make every step to get to the top worthwhile.
4) Warrior Point
Warrior Point is located at the Northern tip of Sauvie Island. The entire island is bustling all autumn long, with cider stands, pumpkin patches, and other wonderful sights. According to Travel Portland, you can see many native species including cranes, swans, and geese on this roughly 6 mile round trip trail.
5) Hoyt Arboretum
Right in the city, there is our very own oasis of trees of all different shapes, sizes and kinds. According to Portland Monthly, you can access special events throughout October at Hoyt specifically designed to show you the fall colors, or wander by yourself on the southern urban terminus of the Wildwood Trail to see some showstopping Franklin trees.
