Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion (Trail Run in Forest Park)
Details
Distance: 5 mile trail run
Gain: 919 feet
Start: Lower Macleay Trailhead
After: Pizza Thief - NW Vaughn St
Let’s run all the way up to Pittock Mansion for a view of the city and, if it’s clear, we’ll see Mount Hood and some sunset colors. Let's enjoy these last headlamp runs while we can!
The Route:
• Start on Lower Macleay trail, ~0.8 mile
• Continue straight onto Wildwood past the Stone House
• Stay on Wildwood, be careful with traffic when crossing Cornell
• Follow signs and keep on Wildwood all the way to Pittock Mansion parking lot, ~1.7 miles
• Regroup at the viewpoint
• We'll head back the same way we came back to the start, ~2.5 miles
Route map: https://www.strava.com/routes/18779826
Safety:
Part of the run crosses Cornell Rd, watch for cars before crossing.
Afterwards we'll meet for food, beverages, and good conversation at:
Pizza Thief
2610 NW Vaughn St
Portland, OR 97210
See you on the trails!
Hosted by: Cheryl
Northwest Trail Runners
