Powell Butte Nature Park

This place was super nice, calm, quiet. I met some friendly people on the way. As someone who only travels with her dog, safety was a concern for me but I saw plenty of people and families to feel safe. The only part I was concerned about was the trail close to people’s backyards on the lower half. Other than that I felt safe! There are plenty of trails to take and great views!

Powell Butte Nature Park is a peaceful spot with plenty of trails! From the 4-mile loops to adding extra short trails, I was able to run over 10 miles. It’s just a 20-minute drive, and you can also enter from the Springwater Trail. While there were a few fallen trees, the park is very dog- and bike-friendly. A great place to escape and enjoy nature!

Great trails, well maintained with multiple options up and around. Great views of several mountains. Hiking, mountain biking, and horse back riding trails throughout.

Horrible! Not a place for dogs or humans!! First off, coyotes. Then humans who decide the laws don’t mean anything to them. Off leash dogs, one ran up up to us and our dog so fast we could not stop it. Piles of dog poop bags in a few places. I live across from a Portland park which I love, but the same issues here as there. Unleashed dogs, careless humans and if you come alone, be aware of the coyotes.

Great suggestion for a timid solo hiker or novice hiker up a moderate to steep incline. Five stars for having an under two hours trail with beautiful views with at least 5 places to sit on your way up (this is rare). Enjoyed the Mountain View trail. I was surprised by what I saw at the top. Five stars for Impactful quotes honoring the indigenous peoples homeland, examples of art and truth telling in the recounting of history in the paving and in the walls at the visitor center. Bonus Does have two clean functioning, accessible restrooms. Be bold and try the water fountains :)

The trails were fine. The South Trail was the prettiest. It’s kind of easy to get off track and take wrong turns. Nice view if Mount Hood. The reason I’m giving it 3 stars is the bathrooms. They were disgusting. There was no toilet paper and there was pee everywhere.

This place is so beautiful with pretty clouds. I think I found one of my favorite sunset spots in Portland. Lots of fruit trees and dog walkers. It looks like a great biking trail for beginners. There was also a marked heritage tree.

Great hike about 1.5 mile round trip to parking lot and back. Some most of it paved depending which direction you go. There’s trails that branch off in different directions. Mountain bikes every now and then. Good views on clear days