Portland Heights
There are many small canyons formed by seasonal creeks on the east side of the West Hills. Some of the bigger ones have been kept as publicly-owned greenways. The Marquam and other trails climb through these greenways to the high point of the West Hills on Council Crest.
I enjoy hiking these trails, hoping to spot songbirds, critters and other sights during the winter season. And, it always gives me a good workout.
Song Sparrow
Pine Squirrel
Song Sparrow
West Hills
Council Crest
Mature Doug Firs along the Marquam Trail
Pioneer Woman Statue
Tree House above a greenway
Crow
Stairs to the sky
Old Marquam Trail sign
Modern home overlooking the greenway
Stairs into the hills
Nursery stump
Song Sparrow on the fly
Mt. St. Helens above the Fremont Bridge
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