Pittock Mansion
On an early spring day I went to 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot ridge top in Northwest Portland. The mansion was built over 100 years ago by The Oregonian editor Henry Pittock. He was also a mountain climber and one of the founding members of the Mazamas, a mountaineering club of which I have been a long-time member.
Now the mansion is a tourist attraction with daily tours. I didn’t do a tour, but did enjoy the views available from the splendid grounds.
Pittock Mansion
Trillium
Stormy view of Portland from Pittock Mansion
Council Crest
After a while I headed south on the Wildwood Trail, dropping to Burnside Road. There was an interesting 180-foot footbridge over the road, the Barbara Walker Crossing. Then it was time to begin climbing to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
On the backside of the Memorial the Marquam Trail was met. Continuing south, I enjoyed the climb to 1,070-foot Council Crest. After a nice break I continued the hike to home.
A nice outing indeed.
Barbara Walker Crossing
Song Sparrow
Vietnam Memorial grounds
Red-flowering Currant
Stream Violet
Salmonberry
VIet Nam Memorial
Coltsfoot
Very nice photos. Were the names on the VietNam memorial service members who dued in 1968-69, or Orenians who died in the war?
My understanding is that it’s Oregonians who died in Vietnam in 1968-69. I was there at the same time. It always reminds me of how special life is.