Fall is here, and Portland’s trails and gardens are lighting up with color—here are five spots you won’t want to miss this season.
Silver Falls State Park – Silverton
Head to Silver Falls State Park outside of Silverton to gaze at the red alder and vine maple. Bonus: the waterfalls are stunning, too.
Hoyt Arboretum – Portland
Right in town, fall color peaks at Hoyt Arboretum in mid-October. Perfect for an easy, colorful stroll without leaving the city.
Salmon River Trail – Welches
In addition to beautiful changing leaves, the Salmon River Trail near Welches is prime time to watch the salmon spawn in droves. Nature show plus fall foliage!
Cape Horn Loop Trail – Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge
The Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge boasts the gorgeous Cape Horn Loop Trail, where bigleaf maples put on a vibrant display.
Portland Japanese Garden – Washington Park
A little light on hiking, but the scenery can’t be beat. Bonus: a scavenger hunt for the littles makes it a family-friendly fall outing.
Oregon has waaaaay more than five places for fall color — find even more kid-friendly fall hikes here.