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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 Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop | Historic Sellwood: SE 18th Ave & SE Rex St
Historic Sellwood: SE 18th Ave & SE Rex St

This 5-mile, flat, easy, mostly city sidewalks route offers many of the pluses of the nearby big city–local coffee roasters and shops, top-notch bakeries, vintage shops, fashion enclaves, fine art collectives, eclectic eats–plus a stunning view stretch overlooking Oaks Bottom, optional romp through beautiful Westmoreland Nature Park, and concluding meander through an otherworldly neighborhood hugging Waverley Golf Course. You’ll want to walk Sellwood-Moreland again and again, in all seasons.

(Remember, in reverse or on the opposite side of the roadway, it will feel like a completely different walk. Thus every route map we create offers at least three different walks.)

Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop | Bluff Trail (SE Sellwood Blvd) Overlooking Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Bluff Trail (SE Sellwood Blvd) Overlooking Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Online Interactive Walking Route Map

Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop | Route Map
Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop

Our route maps are designed so you can both follow and keep track of where you are on the route from your iPhone while walking. On your computer, save the route map to your bookmarks bar and then open that link from your iPhone.

While walking, open the Legend field on the map to get turn-by-turn directions. If Google Maps is tracking properly (occasionally, in some areas, it glitches) you’ll see a small blue ball that represents you on the map. That helps to keep track of where you actually are on the route.

One of the things you’ll notice about this route is the optional trek into Westmoreland Park. Definitely allow time to wander this beautiful, well-designed, one-of-a-kind wetland. You’ll be inspired.

Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop Route Map | Pedestrian Bridge Over Crystal Springs Creek
Pedestrian Bridge Over Crystal Springs Creek

Located along McLoughlin Boulevard, the park straddles Crystal Springs Creek just downstream from Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. In spring you’ll be rewarded with newly hatched ducklings and baby otters in the creek. And there are several, primo viewing platforms (pedestrian bridges) along the creek.

Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop Route Map | Westmoreland Park Nature Playground
Westmoreland Park Nature Playground

With kids in tow, you could spend an entire morning or afternoon exploring the 42 acres comprising Westmoreland Park. Kids love the nature-themed play area, casting pond, sports fields, and multiple pedestrian bridge crossings.

Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop Route Map |  Novel play options keep kids fully engaged in this exemplary play space
Novel Play Options Keep Kids Engaged

And yes, of course, a well maintained restroom complex is near the playfield.

Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop Route Map | Local, Iconic, Tiny Either/Or Coffee
Local, Iconic, Tiny Either/Or Coffee

For the history of this very special park, see Portland.gov Westmoreland Park.

Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop Route Map |  Historic Garthwick Neighborhood
Garthwick: Beautiful Homes in a Bucolic Setting

Homes in the Garthwick neighborhood run a gamut of architectural styles, but nearly all have historical significance and generously sized yards. You’ll definitely feel you’ve entered a special space when you turn off SE 17th Ave to join SE St Andrews Dr.

Go slow. Take in the serene vibe. And the scrumptious details.

Portland Metro Walkabouts

Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Oaks Bottom Overlook, Westmoreland Park, Garthwick Loop Route Map | Walk Planning
Careful Planning, Multiple Test Walks, Local Coffee

Monthly Group Walks

The SkyBlue Portland team hosts monthly group walks through some of Portland Metro’s most beautiful, uplifting, and interesting neighborhoods. For info on our Portland Metro walking tours, check our Facebook page, Women Who Walk and meetups (PDX Women Who Walk and West Linn Women Who Walk) And join us!

Walk Details

ROUTE MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1TTP2UoOc-Jdtc8qsTwmHRAlUcLaEtJV2&usp=sharing

PARKING: Free street parking (near SE Harney St & SE 13th Ave).

DISTANCE: About 5 miles with the Westmoreland Nature Park option.

TIME: 2-3+ hours.

TERRAIN: Mostly flat, easy city sidewalks.

DIFFICULTY: Easy.

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Susan S. Bradley
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December 2, 2021
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