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Lower Macleay Trail and Wildwood Trail to Pittock Mansion

The hike to Pittock Mansion via the Lower Macleay and Wildwood Trails is an enjoyable route through Portland’s lush Forest Park, offering a variety of natural sights. Starting from Lower Macleay Park, you will pass the Witch's Castle, a unique stone structure hidden in the woods, cross over Balch Creek, and continue up the winding Wildwood Trail to Pittock Mansion, an early 20th-century chateau offering one of the best panoramic views of downtown Portland and Mount Hood. #Hiking #Castle #Forest #Nature #Overlook

  • Distance: 8.6 Km
  • Elevation gain: 405 m
  • Maximum elevation: 295 m
  • Elevation loss: 403 m
  • Minimum elevation: 28 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 55 m
  • Moving speed: 4.4 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 13.0 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 15 m
  • Global speed: 3.8 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 8.6 Km
  • Elevation gain: 405 m
  • Maximum elevation: 295 m
  • Elevation loss: 403 m
  • Minimum elevation: 28 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 55 m
  • Moving speed: 4.4 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 13.0 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 15 m
  • Global speed: 3.8 Km/h

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United States > Oregon > Multnomah County > Portland

Distance: 82.9 Km • Elevation gain: 1,451 m • Maximum elevation: 300 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🏕️Camping Gear - Essential camping equipment
🎒40L Day Hiking Backpacks - Comfortable packs with hydration support for long days exploring topographic peaks
🎽Base Layers - Thermal base layers
📸Action Cameras - Record your journey across interesting topographic features in 4K
🎒Ultralight Backpacks - Lightweight packs for long hikes

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