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Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland

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Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland
Heading deep into the lushness of Forest Park in summer!
When the sun shines, it shines most beautifully through the trees of Forest Park.
We'll stop by the rose garden too! (Roses start blooming in May each year and are gorgeous and fragrant through October!)
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icon3 to 4 hours  (approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Overview

Forest Park and Washington Park Small-Group Hike Hike from the city and up into massive Forest Park and the adjacent Washington Park with a guided hike. The morning tour will take you through Northwest Portland and up into the International Rose Test Garden, while the afternoon tour starts in the Goose Hollow neighborhood near downtown. Both will pass by some of the parks' prettiest spots, including the Japanese Garden and the Witch's Castle.
  • Explore Forest and Washington Parks with a local guide
  • Choose from morning or afternoon departures
  • Group sizes limited to 10 participants
  • Bottled water will be provided
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  • The Clearing Cafe , 2772 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210, USA
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    For the 9 a.m. tour, we will meet outside the Clearing Cafe, on NW Thurman, a few blocks from the #15 bus stop (NW Vaughn and 27th)

  • Fehrenbacher Hof , 1225 SW 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
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    For the 1:30 p.m. tour, we will meet in front of the Fehrenbacher Hof, near the Goose Hollow stop of the MAX train

    • This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
  • International Rose Test Garden , Portland, OR 97205, USA
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    The 9 a.m. tour will end at the rose garden, near transit options to get back downtown

  • The Clearing Cafe , 2772 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210, USA
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    The 1:30 p.m. tour will end at the Clearing Cafe, near transit options

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • OPERATED BY Around Portland Tours
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
    Q:
    What is the policy on sanitization during Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland ?
    A:The policies on sanitization are:

    • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
    • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
    • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
    See all safety measures taken by Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland .
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    What is the social distancing policy during Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland ?
    A:The policy on social distancing is:

    • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
    See all safety measures taken by Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland .
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    What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland ?
    A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

    • Guides required to regularly wash hands
    • Regular temperature checks for staff
    • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
    See all safety measures taken by Forest Park Urban Hiking Tour, Portland .

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    • "It was not strenuous at all, there was a modest hill that got you sweating for a few minutes, but other than that this was a great few miles meandering through the trees." See review
    • "This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to grab some ‘nature’." See review

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    star-5
    Great tour!
    Eva_D
    , Jul 2022
    Rowan was highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about every element of the forest, from birds to plants to banana slugs! We thoroughly enjoyed learning from him and the shady trail provided a lovely respite from the heat.
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    star-5
    Great Views and Beautiful Roses
    Miguel_M
    , Jul 2022
    Rowan was very knowledgeable and a great guide! He was entertaining and fun to be around. I loved the Rose Test Garden, the view from Pittock Mansion and the challenge of the hike.
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    star-5
    Roan
    jeffrey_k
    , Jun 2022
    He was excellent and very informative and obviously very knowledgeable He should get a raise. I hope you consider it
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    star-5
    The scenery was beautiful...
    Amy_C
    , Jun 2022
    The scenery was beautiful and amazing. Everything is so green and the air is so fresh. Rowan was an awesome guide full of knowledge.
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    star-5
    Nice hike
    Wendy_S
    , May 2022
    Rowan (hope I spelled his name correctly) and Everett were great tour guides. They were extremely knowledgeable about the trail, Portland’s history, and wildlife. Had a fantastic time.
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    icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
    Oh it's so wonderful you enjoyed it, and yes you did spell Rowan's name correctly! Thank you for coming along with us and for your enthusiastic review!
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    star-4
    Urban Forest Hiking with a Portland spin
    Blake_S
    , May 2022
    Nice scenic hike through park/creek and neighborhoods in the middle of the city. A good hike so be prepared to climb some rocky trails. I, sadly, had a bad knee and managed to twist it climbing so I didn't quite get to experience the whole tour and had to stop, but it was good for as far as my knee let me go. :)
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    star-5
    A beautiful walk throug the woods
    Jan_H
    , May 2022
    Our guide was Sarah. She's great. Funny, entertaining; and extremely knowledgeable. We were lucky to have her all to ourselves. The conversation ranged over all sorts of topics.
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    icon Response from Host , May 2022
    It was such a pleasure meeting you and I'm thrilled you enjoyed our experience! I truly appreciate the time allowed in these Forest Park hiking tours to really get conversation moving. I do hope you'll come back!
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    star-5
    Amazing urban-nature adventure
    Elena_B
    , Apr 2022
    You will see the best of Portland during this tour. It starts in cozy and picturesque Goose Hollow area, includes beautiful Washington park, Pittock Mansion with the magnificent view, then mystic Forest park. Very good cardio workout , as the first part of the tour goes uphill. The guide, Jeri, is amazing: she is very passionate with her job, enthusiastic, and is happy to share her knowledge. I enjoyed listening her stories. She is also very attentive and responsive to any questions or requests. I will definitely look for more tours with her guidance.
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    icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
    Oh we're so happy you had a great time with Jeri! And you're right -- this is our most challenging tour from a fitness perspective but so worth the effort! We'd love to see you again on one of our other tours, like the Soul of the City walking tour.
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    star-5
    Fantastic Pictures, Mushrooms!
    Hannah_S
    , Nov 2021
    I had a great time with Everett and the one other individual on our tour. Everett was super knowledgeable about the history and fielded any questions we threw at him very well. The hike itself was BEAUTIFUL as there was a glowing fog over everything. Saw a TON of mushrooms and fungi which was a big reason why I chose this tour. Will definitely recommend to anyone visiting Portland :)
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    star-5
    Great experiece
    Michael_S
    , Oct 2021
    Great experience. Though the park, up and down. Everett did a great job. A bit challenging but just for a short way.
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    star-4
    Highly recommended - a very good tour!
    Sheila_S
    , Sep 2021
    The walk through the forest - finding crawdaddies in the stream - amazing view from Pittock mansion.
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    star-5
    Amazing.
    KRISTINA_E
    , Sep 2021
    My second time taking this tour, and it’s just as good. I had originally taken the morning tour, a month back, and here I am again. Our tour guide was knowledgeable on nearly anything my group and I could have asked him, and pointed out all these things that we all would have missed. We thank him—our tour guide—even, for walking an extra mile and a half with us to help us find a bus stop once our tour had finished. Would recommend, and do again.
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    star-3
    good point
    Patti_W
    , Jul 2021
    It is important to note that you so nor start and end at the same place....luck for us the guide helped us get a bus back to our car.
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    icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
    Hi there! I’m sorry you didn’t see that the tour has different start and end points, we do mention that in both the itinerary and in the description of the tour, and additionally train all our guides to show you how to get around the city on public transit afterward, I’m not sure how we could have done better. I’m really sorry you chose to characterize the whole tour by this, from now on we’ll call all our guests the day before to tell them that.
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    star-5
    Will do it again
    Fenot_A
    , Jul 2021
    The tour guide, Everett, was professional and had good energy. He was knowledgeable and kept me informed about the tour. I was the only one on tour, and I was happy that the tour was not canceled. Forest Park is beautiful! I am grateful to Everett to take his time and gave me a private tour of the park :) Thank you!
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-3
    Great scenery, lackluster tour guide
    Ryan_M
    , Jun 2021
    The scenery was great. The guide lacked experience and knowledge of the area he was covering. However, rocky starts should be expected as we recover from the covid shut downs.
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    icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
    I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy your guide; prior to your experience he received several five star reviews so I know he doesn’t lack experience or knowledge about the area. He’s a newer guide and can be dislodged by critical receptions, however, it’s something we’re working on with all our young guides. I’m sorry you found him “lackluster.” It’s true he is young and thus can’t elegantly answer questions about things like the business climate here but he is well versed in the flora and fauna of the trail. As a young person he can definitely use a lot more knowledge about the world outside the hiking trail. We will indeed see rocky starts as we train new guides to respond to the newly demanding expectations of travelers in this post-Covid world.
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    star-5
    Beautiful scenery, excellent guide
    Stacey_L
    , Oct 2019
    With the guidance of Madi, it was a wonderful hike thru an unbelievable urban oasis. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to grab some ‘nature’. I would recommend to my closest family and friends and everyone else. Thank you.
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    2 travelers found this review helpful
    star-5
    Wonderful walk
    Alisha E
    , Jun 2019
    Really beautiful trail hike. It was not strenuous at all, there was a modest hill that got you sweating for a few minutes, but other than that this was a great few miles meandering through the trees. My guide and guide-in-training were both great conversationalist and full of interesting info. Overall an A+ experience!
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
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