Portland West Hills
The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running from southeast to northwest, separating Portland from Beaverton and other cities of the Tualatin Valley to the west.
The entire area is a fun place to hike in the summer. One of my favorites is nearby 205-acre Marquam Nature Park. Several miles of trails lead to 1,070-foot Council Crest, at the top of the Tualatin Mountains.
Council Crest
Maple Leaves
Bunny and Flowers
As I hike the trails, maple leaves are falling, the air is becoming cooler and small animals are looking for food.
Bunny in hiding
Crows on a garbage can
Sword Ferns and Cedars, common sights along the trail
Sculpture on Council Crest
Pleasant stretch of trail
Snowberries
Daisy
Absolutely lovely.