Today I went on a pretty easy hike through Tryon Creek State Park which is right here in the city. It's very close to Lewis and Clark College and easy to get to via public transit. Tryon Creek is famous for its Beavers Dam and the multiple use trails which criss cross through the park. We did a very easy approximately one mile walk without hiking down to the creek. There are many other trails to discover and I plan on coming back here and doing a somewhat harder hike that includes the creek. There are also bike trails, horse trails, and I think (possibly) an ATV trail.
This place was a vibrant green throughout and extremely quiet considering how close to civilization it really is. We saw plenty of birds and signs of other wildlife but didn't spot anything too interesting. The forest was extremely diverse and full of fascinating trees that we couldn't identify so next time I'm bringing a tree guide with me! It's hard to explain how green this place was and it was a nice, relaxing break from the city- in the city.
I say this place is great for everyone! You can modify your hike depending on your level of athleticism and there are plenty of trails to follow. There is a very informative nature center at the parking lot which had a scale replica of the park. This was exceptionally helpful to figure out which trails to take that would keep us on level ground. It was also extremely beautiful and I whole heartedly recommend it. (Next time I totally want to take a horse!)
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