What other city would have a forest path from a zoo to a mansion with a mountain view?
By William Sullivan About the Hike: Portland’s Wildwood Trail is more than 30 miles long, but this relatively short loop gives you a good sample of its charms. The hike starts and ends conveniently at the Washington Park MAX light rail station between the Oregon Zoo and the World Forestry Center. Difficulty: An easy, 3.6-mile loop to the Hoyt Arboretum gains 500 feet of elevation. A moderate 7-mile loop to the Pittock Mansion gains 800 feet. Season: Open all year. Getting There: From downtown Portland take the Hillsboro MAX light-rail train to the underground Washington Park station and ride the elevator up. If you’re driving, head west from Portland on Highway 26 (Canyon Road) toward Beaverton, take the zoo exit, and park at the far end of the zoo’s huge parking lot beside the MAX station, opposite the World Forestry Center. Fees: None. Hiking Tips: From Washington Park’s MAX station, you can walk up the road 100 yards to a sign marking the start of the Wildwood Trail on the left. But
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