Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland
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Portland, USA
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Forest Park and Washington Park Small-Group Hike
Hike from the city and up into massive Forest Park and the adjacent Washington Park with a guided hike. The morning tour will take you through Northwest Portland and up into the International Rose Test Garden, while the afternoon tour starts in the Goose Hollow neighborhood near downtown. Both will pass by some of the parks' prettiest spots, including the Japanese Garden and the Witch's Castle.
- Explore Forest and Washington Parks with a local guide
- Choose from morning or afternoon departures
- Group sizes limited to 10 participants
- Bottled water will be provided
What's Included
- Bottled waterWe'll bring along extra water, but you're encouraged to bring your own bottle! Portland's tap water is delicious.
- Gratuities (always appreciated)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2772 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210, USA
For the 9 a.m. and 1:30 departures, we meet outside Haven Coffee, on NW Thurman, a few blocks from the #15 bus stop (NW Vaughn and 27th). Have Coffee has newly opened in the spot so you may not find it on Google. The 2:30 p.m. hike meets at a different point
End point
- SW Rose Garden Way & SherwoodPortland, OR 97205, USA
We end at the rose garden, near transit options to get back downtown
Itinerary
1
Forest Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Wildwood Trail
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Witch's Castle
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pittock Mansion (Pass By)
4
Washington Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Portland Japanese Garden (Pass By)
5
International Rose Test Garden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
What an amazing experience! It was a little overcast, but the fog and rain made it such a misty and hauntingly beautiful walk/hike. Our tour guide, Sarah, was so kind and knowledgeable and kept us great company. Would highly recommend taking this tour :)
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It was a great experience we had a wonderful time guide was great!! Views were awesome would recommend
The hiking trip was great! As a solo traveler I was glad to have a guide so that I didn't get lost in the woods. She was well educated about the area and helpful. Even though I could walk or hike all day easily, I do not walk fast and the guide was compassionate and therefore took care to stay at a pace that I was comfortable with. I am from a flat state and hiking at higher altitudes slows me down. I would recommend this hiking tour for anyone who is solo traveling.
This was an excellent hike. Our guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable and very welcoming. Wear a good pair of boots, you'll need them. Get ready for some great views!
It is a lot of up hill but nice and slow with many breaks. Sarah, was the best guide ever. She knew many plants, trees ,history. So knowledgeable, sweet and easy going. I'd definitely take this tour again. It was a great start to our first day in Portland. Mostly all in wooded area, a little through the urban to end in the rose garden of Washington Park. Highly recommend and wear good walking shoes, a lot is not paved.
I had Sarah assigned as my tour guide and she was knowledgeable and lovely to converse with. She was patient and allowed me to take in the beauty of the forest.
I had such a wonderful time and got everything out of it that I wanted! The storytelling and history paired with the hiking route really made for a wonderful experience. I was in town for a conference and this was a great way to change up the week and experience some of the beauty of Portland!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for coming along for our forest in the city, Hannah! And thanks for reaching out to ask for the afternoon time you needed; the light was so pretty!
Excellent- amazing tour. The tour guide was a lovely lady! Prepare to walk - comfortable shoes and clothing.
What an amazing experience! It was a little overcast, but the fog and rain made it such a misty and hauntingly beautiful walk/hike. Our tour guide, Sarah, was so kind and knowledgeable and kept us great company. Would highly recommend taking this tour :)
Sarah was great. She was knowledgeable and friendly. I like how she picked out some edibles for us to sample during our walk. I very much enjoyed the walk. Highly recommend this tour.
Nice hike through the forest. Sarah took us on a long hike up to the Pittock Mansion, then down through an upscale neighborhood to the rose garden. Hike could easily have been done without a guide through a bit of research. Overall I would say it was just a pleasant hike. Wear good comfortable hiking shoes!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi there Olivia! We know that people can do this on their own and certainly don’t say that you can’t. It sounds like you shouldn’t have booked a tour if you would prefer to do something unguided. This experience is best for people who want to learn about the forest and hear stories about the area, not for people who just want directions.
Such a nice experience real close to the city. Sarah told us so much about the area and the plants and animals who live there. Would missed quite a few scenes without her. You need to be a bit fit. Because there are a view hills.
Great hiking and wonderful sights! The Forest Park was a lot of fun to hike. We had a lovely tour guide fot our hike.
Our guide was quite informative and the sights quite captivating. Being from "dry country," the wetness of ground and air was not as comfortable as hoped, but a good time was had. Two old folk (70+) did not hold up things too badly, and we all got to the end in reasonably good shape. We would recommend this hike to anyone who is in reasonable physical shape and wants to enjoy a forest environment in the midst of a metropolitan area!
We learned a lot about the plants and history of Portland. We were impressed that the tour was not cancelled since our party of 3 was the only group. Sarah spent a lot of time with us and was very knowledgeable about the area. I suggest wearing hiking shoes and dressing for a slightly challenging walk. There is a good uphill climb involved, so if you are not fit you could have a bit of a time handling it.
Sarah is great! Super knowledgeable and personable. Had a wonderful time. I highly recommend a tour!
Sarah’s knowledge of the history of the park greatly enhanced my Forest Park hike experience! She was personable and kind and made me feel relaxed and calm.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
It was so lovely meeting you and we so appreciate your review! Walking in the mists and ferns was an extra magical new year experience.
Great tour with Sara, lovely scenery along the hike and interesting history and tales along the way. Gorgeous views from Pittock Mansion too. It's a relatively uphill walk though so worth keeping in mind depending on your fitness levels (I was definitely a bit tired by the time we reached the top :) )
West Hills and Rose Garden was nice.. the whole tour just taking in the greenery!!! Learning the beauty of nature.
My tour guide, Rowan, was great. I learned so much about my surroundings on the hike and Rowan even answered other questions about Portland that I had. This was a great experience!
Rowan was knowledgable and friendly. It was a great nature hike.
Enjoyed the historical stories of Portland.
This tour was so educational and amazing. Sarah is a fantastic guide who really knows her stuff! She pointed out so many things along the trail. We loved reaching the top at Pittock Mansion and looking at the view of Portland. This hike is perfect for anyone. It can be a bit strenuous at times on the climb up but very manageable. Absolutely loved it!
Beautiful park …incredible views and very safe place to hike ..the guide tour five star ..high Recommend to do whit the family
Rowan was a fabulous tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and taught us so much about the forest. The sights were amazing! What a great way to start our Portland vacation.
Rowan was a wonderful tour guide! It was my first time visiting Portland and I was lucky enough to have the tour to myself. Beautiful hike, beautiful views, beautiful rose garden. Highly recommend!
Rowan gave a very interesting and energetic narrative to a walking tour a a very beautiful part of Portland.
Rowan was highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about every element of the forest, from birds to plants to banana slugs! We thoroughly enjoyed learning from him and the shady trail provided a lovely respite from the heat.
Rowan was very knowledgeable and a great guide! He was entertaining and fun to be around. I loved the Rose Test Garden, the view from Pittock Mansion and the challenge of the hike.
He was excellent and very informative and obviously very knowledgeable He should get a raise. I hope you consider it
The scenery was beautiful and amazing. Everything is so green and the air is so fresh. Rowan was an awesome guide full of knowledge.
Rowan (hope I spelled his name correctly) and Everett were great tour guides. They were extremely knowledgeable about the trail, Portland’s history, and wildlife. Had a fantastic time.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Oh it's so wonderful you enjoyed it, and yes you did spell Rowan's name correctly! Thank you for coming along with us and for your enthusiastic review!
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