2025-July: Part 2/Day 1-OR-Portland: Witch's Castle, Rose Gardens, etc./Level 2

Day 1 of HikingOC 2025 Oregon Summer Repeating Trip with Mountains and Waterfalls/4D/3N https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561961/
It's also Part 2 of HikingOC Repeating Summer Trip to: NorCal and Oregon: American River Rafting, Lake Tahoe Waterfalls, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake, Portland, Salem, Mt Hood, Coast Landmarks, Redwoods State Parks/National Parks, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561839/

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General Rating/Difficulty: Level 1+/2: pace, elevation and distance. CLICK RATING TABLE to read more about hiking skill levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

This afternoon hike is the Witch's Castle trail, International Rose Test gardens and a short tour of downtown Portland.
Distance: a few miles. Below is info for the Witch's Castle on the Lower Macleay Trail
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Length: 1+ miles round-trip
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation: 500ft gain

More info:
https://oregonessential.com/witchs-castle-portland/
https://www.americamybeautiful.com/witchs-castle-portland/
https://www.portland.gov/parks/washington-park-international-rose-test-garden

GOOD TO KNOW Wear good traction hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and Ten Essentials: link https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234

Check here for weather forecast
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/or/salem

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