If you're looking for a lovely hike within city limits, I'd recommend the Pittock Mansion hike. It can be crowded on weekends and sunny days but that's pretty much standard. Portlanders swarm outside at any hint of sun.
Pittock Mansion was originally the private residence of The Oregonian Publisher, Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana but is now owned by the city. Dogs are allowed on the grounds but not inside.
The window behind Mr. N leads to the music room. You can see the harp through the window.
The mansion is also known for its spectacular view of Portland's skyline and Mt. Hood.
Mr. N and Sage are wondering when photo time is over and hiking time begins.
We did the hike backwards because there's more parking available at the mansion than the trailhead. All the green things are blooming early in Portland due to the mild weather including the trilliums.
What makes for a good hike?
It was a nice hike!
ReplyDeleteLike the new look
Thanks, Sage!
DeleteIt looks like a nice hike - rain doesn't make for a fun hike, usually.
ReplyDeleteYou posted the important pics ~ I LOVE the ones of Mr. N & Sage posing on the balustrade! I'd frame the one of Mr. N in front of the music room :-) What a great location for pics & a hike!
ReplyDeleteIt took a little bit of convincing to get Sage up there. The two of them are used to posing together.
DeleteGreat view! Rain isn't real good for photos, so hope you get to go again on a nicer day.
ReplyDeleteThat building is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMr. N. you find the most gorgeous natural backdrops every time. I've never been to your fair city before, so thanks so much for sharing it with us. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely city. You should visit sometime!
DeleteIt looks like Mr. N was an especially good model at this location! I love the music room photo. Hope you get a chance to go back during prettier weather :)
ReplyDeleteThe setting was lovely so I think he was hamming it up lol.
DeleteMr. N = such a model dog!
ReplyDeleteWoofs from Earl, Ethel and I at Earl's World!
Thanks! He does like posing for things.
DeleteOh awesome! I've been wanting to get out there but we haven't yet!
ReplyDeleteYou should! Preferably on a weekday. It was a little crowded and we ran into an off-leash dog while we were there.
DeleteJust being outside with my dog makes for a good for me! I do like going different places and seeing new things. That looked like a great place to hike. Love the pics!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great lookin hike!
ReplyDeleteLooking strong, Mr. N. Looks like fun. Soon Mom and I will go hiking.
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What a fabulous place to hike and look at all the pretty flowers on the trees. We might get snow over night! Phooey.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a great hike! Your weather looks so beautiful there (other than the downpour you got caught in!)....I can't believe how green everything is, and the flowering trees are gorgeous. I think it's going to be a long time before we see the Trilliums here.
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