On a cool and cloudy day, I broke out the hiking boots and day pack.
Soon I’m stretching my legs on a four-mile hike over and back from Council Crest, the highest point in Portland.
Most of the outing was on Southwest Trail no. 6 and the Marquam Trail. At times, it seemed I wasn’t even within the City’s boundaries.
A handful of other residents were enjoying the day too, mainly folks walking their dogs.
The appeal of the outdoors can not be resisted.
Rain-drenched berries
Pioneer Woman’s Sculpture on Council Crest
Probably built originally in the 19th century
Southwest Urban Trails go in some interesting places
Snowdrops about ready to bloom
Tree growing on a nursery stump on the Marquam Trail
Council Crest
Ubiquitous Sword Ferns
Stilt homes butting up to the canyon containing the Marquam Trail
One never knows what might be seen along the route
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