Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
If you love good Bao, The Baowry is calling your name! Excellent and inspired menu of boa centric fare and great cocktails as well.
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The Baowry
8307 N Ivanhoe StIf you love good Bao, The Baowry is calling your name! Excellent and inspired menu of boa centric fare and great cocktails as well.
Excellent atmospheric living room theatre with access to their entire pub menu, beer, and cocktails, and very comfortable seating!
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McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub
8203 N Ivanhoe StExcellent atmospheric living room theatre with access to their entire pub menu, beer, and cocktails, and very comfortable seating!
All of their dishes are very authentic and delicious, but we especially love the rotating specials for their inspired flare. Try the Mango Cashew Chicken.
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Thai Cottage
8620 N Lombard StAll of their dishes are very authentic and delicious, but we especially love the rotating specials for their inspired flare. Try the Mango Cashew Chicken.
This is also the St Johns Food Carts. Great list of micro brews on tap and in bottle in an open and covered seating area that has nice mood lighting, grab a bite from one of the carts and a drink!
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The St Johns Beer Porch
7316 N Lombard StThis is also the St Johns Food Carts. Great list of micro brews on tap and in bottle in an open and covered seating area that has nice mood lighting, grab a bite from one of the carts and a drink!
Roastery and Cafe in one, they make fantastic espresso and have a good selection of pastries and baked goods. They're hands down the best coffee in St. Johns.
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St. Johns Coffee Roasters
7304 N Leavitt AveRoastery and Cafe in one, they make fantastic espresso and have a good selection of pastries and baked goods. They're hands down the best coffee in St. Johns.
Really solid Vegan and Vegitarian dishes at affordable prices, nice ambiance as well!
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Proper Eats
8638 North Lombard StreetReally solid Vegan and Vegitarian dishes at affordable prices, nice ambiance as well!
Excellent Italian restaurant and pizzeria. The menu is sometimes a bit limited, but it's all really good!
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Girasole Restaurant and Bar
8438 N Lombard StExcellent Italian restaurant and pizzeria. The menu is sometimes a bit limited, but it's all really good!
Another very trendy cocktail bar, slightly better prices than Departure and really good Happy Hour entrees. All cocktails are very unique and drummed up in house. Try the Green Dragon.
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Saucebox
214 SW BroadwayAnother very trendy cocktail bar, slightly better prices than Departure and really good Happy Hour entrees. All cocktails are very unique and drummed up in house. Try the Green Dragon.
Cocktail and sushi bar on the top floor of The Nines hotel. SUPER trendy. Awesome outdoor patio seating with panoramic view of the entire city.
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StCocktail and sushi bar on the top floor of The Nines hotel. SUPER trendy. Awesome outdoor patio seating with panoramic view of the entire city.
Every guidebook and every person who hasn't actually spent any real time in Portland will tell you to go to Voodoo. Honestly, it's shit. Don't. Blue Star is the best, and no insane 45 minute lines!
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StEvery guidebook and every person who hasn't actually spent any real time in Portland will tell you to go to Voodoo. Honestly, it's shit. Don't. Blue Star is the best, and no insane 45 minute lines!
If you are a tea fetishist like us, Townshend's has you covered. Our favorite are tea they sell is the Jasmine Pearl.
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Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StIf you are a tea fetishist like us, Townshend's has you covered. Our favorite are tea they sell is the Jasmine Pearl.
Great affordable breakfast and lunch fare. Try The Chattington (breaded chicken breast on a biscuit with apple butter and sharp cheddar).
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Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StGreat affordable breakfast and lunch fare. Try The Chattington (breaded chicken breast on a biscuit with apple butter and sharp cheddar).
These guys have the most unique flavors and their staggering popularity is evidence of their incredibly rich ice creams. On a hot Summer day prepare for quite the line though.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThese guys have the most unique flavors and their staggering popularity is evidence of their incredibly rich ice creams. On a hot Summer day prepare for quite the line though.
THE. BEST. SUSHI. They have the most original and inspired selection of house rolls we've ever come across. Nothing else need be said!
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Yama Sushi & Sake Bar
926 NW 10th AveTHE. BEST. SUSHI. They have the most original and inspired selection of house rolls we've ever come across. Nothing else need be said!
Turn of the century historic hotel which houses a lavishly decorated parlor style restaurant overlooking the Gorge. The food and view are superb, and it's not too expensive.
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Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
4000 Westcliff DrTurn of the century historic hotel which houses a lavishly decorated parlor style restaurant overlooking the Gorge. The food and view are superb, and it's not too expensive.
Regarded by the entire country as THE mushroom restaurant. A truly special gourmet experience focused around many native and exotic fungi. Expensive but worth it!
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Joel Palmer House Restaurant
600 Ferry StreetRegarded by the entire country as THE mushroom restaurant. A truly special gourmet experience focused around many native and exotic fungi. Expensive but worth it!
Delicious French cuisine at this restaurant/cafe/bakery. Also incredibly affordable!
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Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdDelicious French cuisine at this restaurant/cafe/bakery. Also incredibly affordable!
Our favorite ice cream spot in Portland. All in house made ice creams, great variety of unique flavors! After you've hit Piazza Italia, grab a cone and relax by the fountain in Jamison Sqaure park.
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Cool Moon Ice Cream
1105 NW Johnson StOur favorite ice cream spot in Portland. All in house made ice creams, great variety of unique flavors! After you've hit Piazza Italia, grab a cone and relax by the fountain in Jamison Sqaure park.
THE BEST ITALIAN IN PORTLAND. They take reservations, but even so you may have to wait. Incredibly authentic Italian food made by an incredibly authentic Italian family, great wine selection as well.
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Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson StTHE BEST ITALIAN IN PORTLAND. They take reservations, but even so you may have to wait. Incredibly authentic Italian food made by an incredibly authentic Italian family, great wine selection as well.
Another Portland staple is food trucks, and you would be remiss if on the way out of Powell's you didn't stop at the largest downtown food truck pod to procure delicious food on the cheap.
Southwest Alder Street
Southwest Alder StreetAnother Portland staple is food trucks, and you would be remiss if on the way out of Powell's you didn't stop at the largest downtown food truck pod to procure delicious food on the cheap.
We would be truly surprised indeed if there was another Southern food restaurant as holistically delicious as Po'Shines. Chicken & Waffles, grits, pulled pork, hush puppies. Comfort food heaven!
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Po' Shines Cafe De La Soul
8139 N Denver AveWe would be truly surprised indeed if there was another Southern food restaurant as holistically delicious as Po'Shines. Chicken & Waffles, grits, pulled pork, hush puppies. Comfort food heaven!
Good pizza in a crazy diner setting. You'll think you walked into 1956!
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Signal Station Pizza
8302 N Lombard StGood pizza in a crazy diner setting. You'll think you walked into 1956!
This small bakery has some really delicious stuff. Everything from scones, cookies, muffins, brownies, to cakes, danishes, and pies. This should take care of your sweet fix!
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Tulip Pastry Shop
8322 North Lombard StreetThis small bakery has some really delicious stuff. Everything from scones, cookies, muffins, brownies, to cakes, danishes, and pies. This should take care of your sweet fix!
It's actually a coffee place and a bistro with some a cocktail and wine menu, and they have really good breakfast and lunch.
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Fourth Estate
7373 N Burlington AveIt's actually a coffee place and a bistro with some a cocktail and wine menu, and they have really good breakfast and lunch.
As the name suggests, these guys do coffee and specifically they make a delicious affogato (espresso over ice cream). They are also a gelateria and make their own gelato which is pretty killer!
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Affogato
8712 N Lombard StAs the name suggests, these guys do coffee and specifically they make a delicious affogato (espresso over ice cream). They are also a gelateria and make their own gelato which is pretty killer!
Our favorite spot in St. Johns for breakfast. Food is great, tables are always readily available (no lines or waiting), and it has a really nice atmosphere.
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John Street Cafe
8338 N Lombard StOur favorite spot in St. Johns for breakfast. Food is great, tables are always readily available (no lines or waiting), and it has a really nice atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Phenomenal biking country, farm stores, and scenic beauty! We love this place especially in the fall when the festivities are in full swing on Sauvie's, and the best beaches in the Summer!
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Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdPhenomenal biking country, farm stores, and scenic beauty! We love this place especially in the fall when the festivities are in full swing on Sauvie's, and the best beaches in the Summer!
One of the largest inner city parks in the country, Forest Park certainly doesn't feel as if you're in the city at all. Become pleasantly lost in the wilderness!
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Skovparken
One of the largest inner city parks in the country, Forest Park certainly doesn't feel as if you're in the city at all. Become pleasantly lost in the wilderness!
Charming arts town with many shops and boutiques and within easy driving distance of wineries and hiking. Visit the Columbia Gorge Hotel for a luxurious but inexpensive meal overlooking the river.
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Hood River
Charming arts town with many shops and boutiques and within easy driving distance of wineries and hiking. Visit the Columbia Gorge Hotel for a luxurious but inexpensive meal overlooking the river.
Besides the Alberta Neighborhood, this is our other favorite Portland neighborhood along the similar vein as Alberta, but with a bit more bustle and more restaurant centric.
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueBesides the Alberta Neighborhood, this is our other favorite Portland neighborhood along the similar vein as Alberta, but with a bit more bustle and more restaurant centric.
The Alberta arts neighborhood is great shopping in Portland and has very pleasant atmosphere. Go to La Petit Provence for fantastic French cuisine, and Salt & Straw for unique artisinal ice cream.
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Northeast Alberta Street
Northeast Alberta StreetThe Alberta arts neighborhood is great shopping in Portland and has very pleasant atmosphere. Go to La Petit Provence for fantastic French cuisine, and Salt & Straw for unique artisinal ice cream.
Some of our favorite food can be found in the Division neighborhood, as well as all around good vibes!
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Southeast Division Street
Southeast Division StreetSome of our favorite food can be found in the Division neighborhood, as well as all around good vibes!
Drinks & Nightlife
This one is right across the street from us and has a really fun atmosphere. Ping Pong and Bocce Ball in the back, also a board game area and nice selection of cocktails and small plates.
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Leisure Public House
8002 N Lombard StThis one is right across the street from us and has a really fun atmosphere. Ping Pong and Bocce Ball in the back, also a board game area and nice selection of cocktails and small plates.
Wine bar with an excellent glass pour list of mostly small producers. Food is killer as well, and the view is great!
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Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetWine bar with an excellent glass pour list of mostly small producers. Food is killer as well, and the view is great!
Nathaniel's place of work and home to a wine by the glass list of over 60 wines, including the entire selection of 10 local producers! Mention you're staying with Nathaniel for extra hospitality!
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Oui Wine Bar + Restaurant at SE Wine Collective
201 Southeast 3rd AvenueNathaniel's place of work and home to a wine by the glass list of over 60 wines, including the entire selection of 10 local producers! Mention you're staying with Nathaniel for extra hospitality!
Great microbrews and delicious menu items at modest prices in the Pearl district. Very diverse menu, if you're not sure what you feel like eating on a given day, Bridgeport has a bit of everything!
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Bridgeport Brewing
1313 NW Marshall StGreat microbrews and delicious menu items at modest prices in the Pearl district. Very diverse menu, if you're not sure what you feel like eating on a given day, Bridgeport has a bit of everything!
A long time Willamette Valley winery staple. They are a larger production winery but very consistently good, and their tasting room is set back into the woods for proper Willamette ambiance.
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Ponzi Vineyards
19500 SW Mountain Home RdA long time Willamette Valley winery staple. They are a larger production winery but very consistently good, and their tasting room is set back into the woods for proper Willamette ambiance.
Dare we say they make our favorite Pinot Noir? Their "Old Stones" is always a top contender.
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Bergstrom Wines
8115 Northeast Worden Hill RoadDare we say they make our favorite Pinot Noir? Their "Old Stones" is always a top contender.
Out of all Willamette Valley Wineries, we think this one has the best view. Head there on a quiet Fall day and watch the rain evaporate from the tree tops below while sipping some damned fine Pinot!
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Raptor Ridge Winery
18700 SW Hillsboro HwyOut of all Willamette Valley Wineries, we think this one has the best view. Head there on a quiet Fall day and watch the rain evaporate from the tree tops below while sipping some damned fine Pinot!
We especially like Trisaetum for their Rieslings, but the tasting room is also an art gallery with full wall windows that look out onto their beautiful vineyard, which makes it a lovely experience.
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Trisaetum
18401 NE Ribbon Ridge RdWe especially like Trisaetum for their Rieslings, but the tasting room is also an art gallery with full wall windows that look out onto their beautiful vineyard, which makes it a lovely experience.
Conveniently located in downtown Hood River, and they make a great Syrah and a very unique red blend.
Cerulean Wine
304 Oak StConveniently located in downtown Hood River, and they make a great Syrah and a very unique red blend.
Great view from this winery overlooking the Gorge. All kinds of wines, but we especially like their "Three Witches" and "Sirius" blends. Tasting room staff is also very accommodating and sweet.
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AniChe Cellars
71 Little Buck Creek RdGreat view from this winery overlooking the Gorge. All kinds of wines, but we especially like their "Three Witches" and "Sirius" blends. Tasting room staff is also very accommodating and sweet.
Our most favorite Washington winery with a focus on Rhone varietals (our favorite) amidst gorgeous secluded scenery. Everything tastes superb, but we especially LOVE their "Katydid".
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Domaine Pouillon
170 Lyle Snowden RdOur most favorite Washington winery with a focus on Rhone varietals (our favorite) amidst gorgeous secluded scenery. Everything tastes superb, but we especially LOVE their "Katydid".
We don't even know how Pause has such upscale and inspired fare for so inexpensive, but we don't care. Rotating daily specials, and if you're lucky enough the to-die-for sticky toffee pudding. WOW.
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Pause Kitchen and Bar
5101 North Interstate AvenueWe don't even know how Pause has such upscale and inspired fare for so inexpensive, but we don't care. Rotating daily specials, and if you're lucky enough the to-die-for sticky toffee pudding. WOW.
Most authentic English pub we know of in Portland. Great variety of imported beer, great Old English atmosphere, and the BEST FISH AND CHIPS.
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Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StMost authentic English pub we know of in Portland. Great variety of imported beer, great Old English atmosphere, and the BEST FISH AND CHIPS.
Incredibly quaint, 3 block long town that is hub to 24 winery tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley. Best area to go to try as many fine wines as possible in the shortest distance and time!
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Carlton
Incredibly quaint, 3 block long town that is hub to 24 winery tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley. Best area to go to try as many fine wines as possible in the shortest distance and time!
This is a hot dessert spot that is also known for best selection of champagne in the country. Some very fancy desserts as well as authentic Tapas plates, and a STAGGERING, all encompassing wine menu.
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Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StThis is a hot dessert spot that is also known for best selection of champagne in the country. Some very fancy desserts as well as authentic Tapas plates, and a STAGGERING, all encompassing wine menu.
AWESOME beer. They specialize in European/continental style beers. They make the best Hefeweizen and Dunkel we've ever had!
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Occidental Brewing Company
6635 N Baltimore AveAWESOME beer. They specialize in European/continental style beers. They make the best Hefeweizen and Dunkel we've ever had!
Our favorite Portland micro brewery. Everything they do, they do the best. Wether you're into lighter ales and IPA or darker stouts and belgian style beers, Pfriem is unbeatable.
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pFriem Family Brewers
707 Portway AveOur favorite Portland micro brewery. Everything they do, they do the best. Wether you're into lighter ales and IPA or darker stouts and belgian style beers, Pfriem is unbeatable.
Shopping
Upscale shopping area with plenty of boutiques and dining choices, including a very comfy tea room and also a gourmet chocolate shop.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueUpscale shopping area with plenty of boutiques and dining choices, including a very comfy tea room and also a gourmet chocolate shop.
Visit this MASSIVE artisans market every Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-4:30. Parking is difficult because of the scope of the market, with the best chances for street parking 3-5 blocks away.
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Portland lørdagsmarked
2 SW Naito PkwyVisit this MASSIVE artisans market every Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-4:30. Parking is difficult because of the scope of the market, with the best chances for street parking 3-5 blocks away.
Every Saturday from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM head over to the best farmers market in the city located on the PSU campus. This one is the food centric market.
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayEvery Saturday from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM head over to the best farmers market in the city located on the PSU campus. This one is the food centric market.
If you didn't already know about the countries' largest used bookstore, this is a Portland visitors staple. Set aside some time, it's very common to spend hours in here wandering the paths of books!
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Powells bogby
1005 W Burnside StIf you didn't already know about the countries' largest used bookstore, this is a Portland visitors staple. Set aside some time, it's very common to spend hours in here wandering the paths of books!
Nice boutique with an assortment of home goods, candles, decor, jewelry, clothing and more.
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Salty Teacup
3535 N Lombard StNice boutique with an assortment of home goods, candles, decor, jewelry, clothing and more.
A boutique of similar interests as Salty Teacup, but larger and with a more diverse gathering of goods.
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Etectera Gifts and Goods
8621 N Lombard StA boutique of similar interests as Salty Teacup, but larger and with a more diverse gathering of goods.
Everything Else
Rock N Roo Taproom
8927 N Lombard StThese guys have a great selection of beer and wine, and they also fill growlers!
Essentials
Safeway Pharmacy
1100 NE BroadwayLarge grocery store is just several blocks from the house!
A bit more local and upscale selection than Safeway and only about a 10 minute walk East of the house.
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Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StA bit more local and upscale selection than Safeway and only about a 10 minute walk East of the house.
Portland's local high-end organic grocery store! This is definitely the best place for groceries, even despite the fact that the prices can be significantly more expensive than Safeway or Fred Meyer...it's sooooo worth it.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AvePortland's local high-end organic grocery store! This is definitely the best place for groceries, even despite the fact that the prices can be significantly more expensive than Safeway or Fred Meyer...it's sooooo worth it.
Parks & Nature
Rated #1 favorite hike by Portlanders, this hike is one of the closest from Portland, about 5 miles in and out, medium difficulty, and a great view from the top. It is usually VERY popular so expect to see quite a few people on the trail, but despite the number of people it's still very quiet and enjoyable as large groups and/or families/children don't frequent this trail as much.
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Angel's Rest Trailhead
East Historic Columbia RiverRated #1 favorite hike by Portlanders, this hike is one of the closest from Portland, about 5 miles in and out, medium difficulty, and a great view from the top. It is usually VERY popular so expect to see quite a few people on the trail, but despite the number of people it's still very quiet and enjoyable as large groups and/or families/children don't frequent this trail as much.
While most people in Portland tend to stick to the trails on the Oregon side of the river, our tie for favorite hike in the Gorge goes to Wind Mountain on the Washington side. This trail is just super atmospheric and beautiful, and it used to be a Native American Spirit Quest trail. Incredibly serene, low traffic, a good leg workout and elevation gain over a short distance, and after the huffing and puffing to the top you're greeted with one of the most spectacular views of any hikes in the Gorge.
Wind Mountain Trail
Wind Mountain TrailWhile most people in Portland tend to stick to the trails on the Oregon side of the river, our tie for favorite hike in the Gorge goes to Wind Mountain on the Washington side. This trail is just super atmospheric and beautiful, and it used to be a Native American Spirit Quest trail. Incredibly serene, low traffic, a good leg workout and elevation gain over a short distance, and after the huffing and puffing to the top you're greeted with one of the most spectacular views of any hikes in the Gorge.
Be forewarned: this is not for the casual hiker! It does not require climbing gear, but it does require much scrambling and reaching for bare tree roots as you make your way up slopes of about 70 degrees for most of the hike. It is considered one of the most difficult if not THE most difficult "official" trails in the whole Gorge, and it is a quadricep and calf destroyer! Relentless pretty much the entire time, and not for those uncomfortable with uneven footing or that have balance issues. If you enjoy climbing and a challenge though, there is no trail or hike in the Gorge that has a better payoff than arriving at the top of Munra Point. You'll constantly be asking yourself "Are we almost there?!", and when you ascent the last bit onto the knife edge ridge the view is breathtaking; 30 miles visibility North, East, and West. Tied for our favorite hike with Wind Mountain. Don't say we didn't warn you and/or you're welcome!
Munra Point Trail (Unmaintained)
Munra Point Trail (Unmaintained)Be forewarned: this is not for the casual hiker! It does not require climbing gear, but it does require much scrambling and reaching for bare tree roots as you make your way up slopes of about 70 degrees for most of the hike. It is considered one of the most difficult if not THE most difficult "official" trails in the whole Gorge, and it is a quadricep and calf destroyer! Relentless pretty much the entire time, and not for those uncomfortable with uneven footing or that have balance issues. If you enjoy climbing and a challenge though, there is no trail or hike in the Gorge that has a better payoff than arriving at the top of Munra Point. You'll constantly be asking yourself "Are we almost there?!", and when you ascent the last bit onto the knife edge ridge the view is breathtaking; 30 miles visibility North, East, and West. Tied for our favorite hike with Wind Mountain. Don't say we didn't warn you and/or you're welcome!