Portland: Washington Park
Retreat into the thick, quiet woods of Washington Park for superb views of Mt. Hood and the Portland skyline on this easy 3-mile hike. Don't miss the Japanese garden.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 4.4
Waypoints
WPL001
Location: 45.5127830505371, -122.716781616211
Climb NW on Garden of Solace Path
WPL002
Location: 45.5132179260254, -122.717552185059
Turn R onto Wildwood Trail; begin loop
WPL004
Location: 45.5153160095215, -122.717315673828
Bear R onto Overlook Trail after water tower and visitor center
WPL005
Location: 45.514533996582, -122.714416503906
Turn L; trail then jogs R onto Wildwood Trail; views of Mt. Hood. Caution: Stay off Magnolia Trail
WPL006
Location: 45.5129318237305, -122.713333129883
Veer L @ Y, descending into hemlock and spruce woods
WPL007
Location: 45.5139007568359, -122.710052490234
Exit woods adjacent to archery range on L; trail crosses back into forest
WPL008
Location: 45.518482208252, -122.710586547852
Turn L @ T. Sidetrip: Go R .25-mile to picturesque Japanese Gardens
WPL009
Location: 45.5175666809082, -122.713516235352
Turn R, staying on Wildwood Trail
WPL010
Location: 45.5183486938477, -122.715682983398
Turn R @ T; descend hill, then go R @ wooden bridge across Johnson Creek
WPL011
Location: 45.5194931030273, -122.717926025391
L @ T; follow trail through bamboo forest into hemlock grove
WPL003
Location: 45.5153121948242, -122.719535827637
Veer R
WPL012
Location: 45.515380859375, -122.719436645508
Retrace steps back to trailhead