Powell Butte is a park in Portland, OR where we hike on occasion. From the top of the butte you can see many cascade peaks on a clear day, but I would recommend the park in most any weather- clear or not! In spring going into summer there are wildflowers, including wild irises which I don’t see as often at other parks around town. The terrain is varied so hiking there you can hike through forest and prairie, have views of the city and views with no sign of town at all. Park entrance is free, but mind the time as there is a gate and they will close it at the time posted!
