Pleasant Riverfront Walk on Portland's Waterfront

Tom McCall Waterfront Park gives downtown Portland a long green edge along the Willamette — a flat, easy walk past the city's bridges, with the water on one side and lawns on the other.

Portland · Walk · about 45 min · 2 miles · Pleasantness: High

Why this route is pleasant

• Follows the Willamette River through downtown
• Flat, wide, separated from traffic
• Passes under Portland's historic bridges
• A row of cherry trees that blooms in spring
• Fountains, lawns and constant river activity

What you'll see

• The Hawthorne and Steel bridges
• The Japanese-American Historical Plaza cherry trees
• Salmon Street Springs fountain
• Rowers and paddlers on the Willamette

Best time to go

Late March to early April for the cherry blossoms, or any clear evening.

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