Council Crest – Gabriel Park loop from Multnomah

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Council Crest – Gabriel Park loop from Multnomah

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(8614)

10,691

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Council Crest – Gabriel Park loop from Multnomah

01:41

24.4km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

10.4 km

Council Crest Park (northern entry)

Highlight • Viewpoint

From S Fairmont drive, take a hard right at SW Talbot Terrace. Climb this and you’ll reach the tallest peak in the West Hills of Portland, with breathtaking views overlooking the Willamette River.

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11.4 km

View of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood from Council Crest

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a climb to the top, you are rewarded with stunning views of Mount St Helens and Mount Hood. There are even a few benches and a large grassy area to take a seat and rest your weary legs.

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11.5 km

View of Mount Hood from Council Crest Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Council Crest Park spans 43 acres and is 1,073 feet above sea level, one of Portland's highest points. Visitors can enjoy city views and see five Cascade peaks: Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Rainier.

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11.6 km

Council Crest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Council Crest, once known as Talbot's Mountain, stands among Portland's highest points. This 43.51-acre haven, managed by Portland Parks & Recreation, offers a wealth of amenities, including scenic paths, art, …

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21.4 km

Pendleton Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is name for George H. Pendleton, an Ohio congressman, who contested the vice-presidential seat in 1864 alongside McClellan, opposing Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. In 2001, Keith Jellum's …

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23.2 km

Gabriel Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Gabriel Park, a versatile 89-acre urban oasis, has been a part of the city since 1950. It offers a variety of amenities, from a community center to a skate park, …

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24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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