Walking Lake Oswego: Millennium Park, Oswego Lake, Lakewood Bay, Jantzen Island
This 4+ mile, rolling hills (moderate to steep) stroll through Lake Oswego’s north lakeside neighborhoods is serene and mostly shaded (perfect summer escape).
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Walking Lake Oswego: George Rodgers Park, Old River Road, Mary’s Woods (3-5 miles)
Three to five, flat, easy walking miles, four north-to-south Lake Oswego neighborhoods (Foothills, Hallinan, Glenmorrie, Robinwood), one hugely popular, 26
Walking Beaverton: Neighbors Southwest, Progress Ridge & Westside Regional Trail (4 miles)
This tranquil, rolling hills, 4-mile walk along paved trails and sidewalks traverses Beaverton’s Neighbors Southwest neighborhood, including Progress Ridge, Progress
Walking Portland: Iconic Northwest Loop + Willamette Heights
This mostly easy 3-mile walk traverses four NW Portland neighborhoods (Pearl District, Northwest District. Nob Hill, Slabtown), with a 2-mile extension into the Arlington Heights neighborhood, plus jaunts along iconic NW 21st and NW 23rd streets.
Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop
Walking Sellwood-Moreland. So close to downtown Portland (doable distance along the Willamette Greenway Trail) and yet it’s own distinct world. You’ll feel it as you walk the older neighborhoods, ogle the private gardens and public parks, explore the indie shops, and treat yourself to local coffee and eats. You may not want to leave.
Walking Historic Aurora: Holiday Romp
Just 23 miles by car from Portland and 13 miles from West Linn, Aurora, Oregon is a blast from the past. Filled to the rafters with the wonder and memories of long ago, there’s no better time to visit than the holiday season, November through December.