Marquam Trail to Council Crest


I decided to take advantage of a few hours of dry weather to do a loop hike from home to Council Crest, the highest point in the City.

Southwest Urban Trail no. 6 to the Marquam Trail was the first leg of the hike. I can always tell when I reach the Marquam Trail by the totem pole near the road. Then it was up and onward to the top of Council Crest.

I was greeted with a hazy, overcast view of the city. But, I couldn’t complain, it was too nice a day.

After enjoying a short break, I finished the loop hike to home.

What a pleasant way to spend an hour or so.

Sculpture on Council Crest

Sculpture on Council Crest

Totem Pole near the Marquam Trail

Totem Pole near the Marquam Trail

Fox Squirrel

Fox Squirrel

Interesting stairs

Interesting stairs

Snowdrop

Snowdrop

Marquam Trail

Marquam Trail

Colorful berries

Colorful berries

City street

City street

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