Wildwood Trail: Audubon to Pittock Mansion

This 2.10 mile in and out is a fun way to spend the day with the family (you can also do a 5 mile in and out hike if you start at at Lower Macleay Park  and get a glimpse of the Witch's Castle). Start at Upper Macleay Park parking lot and hike across Cornell up to the Pittock Mansion .  You can also hike down from the park to the  but that's a hike for another day.  It's a steep for little ones and there are no guardrails and plenty of drop off's, so unless you are taking a toddler in a backpack, families with toddlers should probably skip this one. 

View of Cornell Rd. from the trail.

A slimy new friend.

I like to start out in the early morning when it is not too crowded, as this trail gets a lot of traffic.  You can also bring your dog on this trail, so long at it's on a leash.   The lush tree canopy is quite amazing and we saw and heard many woodland creatures along our trek.  

Make sure to bring water and snacks, as it does take a bit to get up to the top.  When you reach the parking lot, turn left (we accidentally went a little farther on the trail than we meant to, and had to loop back.)

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Once you get to Pittock Mansion, you will be rewarded with excellent views of Portland and some of the most beautiful architecture in the city.  Although it does cost $7.00 to $10.00 to take a tour, you can wander the grounds outside and use the bathroom for free).