Rediscovering Forest Park
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Today was the day that I realized that Forest Park was within walking distance of my home. I was thinking about places I could go to hike (such as Multnomah Falls or Tryon Creek State Park) when it occurred to me that there's a 5000+ acre of beautiful park that's just 30 walking minutes away. I checked out a map of the park online and quickly was on my way.
As I was walking across the St. Johns Bridge (the most beautiful bridge in Portland, in my extremely humble opinion) I noticed, for the first time, the vastness and expanse of the park. For being inside the city limits, it blankets the West Hills of Portland in a brilliantly-hued canvas of green canopy.
Walking into the park it's easy to forget how close you are to a major metropolitan area. Portland truly has a great parks system, and Forest Park stands at the top of that system, a testament to the importance nature plays in the city's personality. The paths are beautiful, and I hope to be able to explore more of the 40 miles of path that are there.
What took this walk from good to great, though, was the view I noticed on the way down. Just a hundred or so paces into the trail is a lookout where you can get a beautifully framed view of the St. Johns Bridge. I'd love to go back at night sometime, with a real camera (not just the one built into my phone!)
So I think it's safe to say that I'll be going back soon.
As I was walking across the St. Johns Bridge (the most beautiful bridge in Portland, in my extremely humble opinion) I noticed, for the first time, the vastness and expanse of the park. For being inside the city limits, it blankets the West Hills of Portland in a brilliantly-hued canvas of green canopy.
Walking into the park it's easy to forget how close you are to a major metropolitan area. Portland truly has a great parks system, and Forest Park stands at the top of that system, a testament to the importance nature plays in the city's personality. The paths are beautiful, and I hope to be able to explore more of the 40 miles of path that are there.
What took this walk from good to great, though, was the view I noticed on the way down. Just a hundred or so paces into the trail is a lookout where you can get a beautifully framed view of the St. Johns Bridge. I'd love to go back at night sometime, with a real camera (not just the one built into my phone!)
So I think it's safe to say that I'll be going back soon.
posted by Burton at 9:52 PM
1 Comments:
I think that's a trail i mt. bike down. There's like a giant billboard or radar tower looking thing on it. Some really good view's up there. Try wildwood for a nice hike.
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