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- Located at 29th and Upshur in NW Portland
On a lovely Friday evening, I decided to go exploring in a park not too far from home. I did a quick Google search and I found Macleay Park. I drove there to save time but this hike is easily walking accessible from anywhere in NW Portland. It is difficult to find parking as there is currently construction so I would recommend going during less busy hours or to walk or ride a bike there. Immediately there is a small creek that you follow as you go deeper into the woods. I was very surprised by how fast the city turns into a thick forest. I crossed a few bridges and then came to an interesting sight: 40 people dancing silently wearing blue headphones. A man in a kilt quickly came up to me offering me a listen on his. There was a DJ situated atop of the old stoned house where others were also dancing. I asked him a few questions as to what the group was and why they were there. He said it was a community event and this was their first outing. I thanked him and continued up the trail as the sun was setting. I passed a bull-dog with a serious under-bite. I reached the top of the trail and saw that it connected with the Wildwood Trail and would take me up to the Pittock Mansion if I continued. I decided to head back. I spent a few minutes at the silent disco and ended my walk around 8pm.
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Sarah
6/13/2014 06:18:41 am
You can also get there from Thurman St. There is a big staircase that leads down to the park from the bridge that crosses over it.
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