Cascade Streamwatch Trail

By Pat Easterbrooks | Hiking

Lower Macleay Park is a great place to start your hike through Forest Park. Hidden in the heart of Northwest Portland, this park is hard to find unless you know where to look. This is the perfect destination if you want to get a quick hike in while visiting the city of Portland. 

This trail is harder on the way up to Upper Macleay Park and easier on the way back down. Many people run this trail so you don’t really need hiking boots but I found them helpful on the way up.

THINGS TO KNOW

  • This trail is approximately 2.5 miles out and back
  • Very busy during summer weekends
  • Elevation Gain – 450 feet
  • Pets allowed on a leash
  • This is just one of several trails in Forest Park

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What: Hiking​

Where: Portland, OregonWhen: Year-RoundWho: Adults, Kids

more about lower macleay park

From Some of our Favorite Sites:Lower Macleay Trail – Hiking ProjectLower Macleay to Pittcock Mansion – AllTrails

For more hiking trail suggestions and reviews, visit our Hiking page.

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About the Author

Since 1989, I have worked and played around Mt. Hood and love seeing new people introduced to our community. As the General Manager at Whispering Woods Resort, I get to see and experience this every day. It's time you joined in on the fun!