Cycling in Portland, OR
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This 21-mile rails-to-trails route is a great option for families interested in uncrowded access to a variety of natural settings.
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The Council Crest/Washington Park Loop combines the thrill of riding through the streets of "Bike Town USA" with the exercise and exhilaration of a thigh-burning climb to the highest point in Portland.
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The Portland peninsula bills itself as the “Gateway to nature.” What many Portlanders consider to be one of the furthest, tumbleweed-laden, lawless outposts of the Rose City, is in reality a fine place to get a little fresh air via bicycle. From the bluffs of Willamette Boulevard to the serene Smith and Bybee lakes, there’s a lot to appreciate on this 19 mile bike ride around North Portland.
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This 21-mile paved, multi-purpose route is a very popular option for cycling commuters as well as post-work runners and walkers.
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The classic 46 mile round trip ride from the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site in Troutdale to the summit of the Larch Mountain Crater is not a casual Sunday leg stretch. The ride is a showcase for the best the Northwest has to offer; but the penance for its many rewards is 3500 feet of climbing.
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This 9 mile out and back ride along a restored section of the Historic Columbia River Highway makes for a great weekend outing with the family. The views of the Gorge are almost constant and always breathtaking.
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Lucky for local adventurers, Portland mass transit offers ample opportunities to explore nature, no car necessary. Here, 10 of our favorites.
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From 1,000-year-old specimens to century-old sentinels, old-growth trees add a mystical, almost reverent element to any adventure. Here, some of the best old-growth hikes in America.
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Ridgeline hikes come with a special, if not understated, appeal: The joy of exploring the land from above, with never a doubt as which way to go.
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The story of an East Coast couple embarking on a two-week excursion through the Pacific Northwest.
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Circumnavigating Mt. Hood over 40 miles, the Timberline Trail is one of Oregon's best backpacking trips. Here's the intel you need to hike it.
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