Council Crest – Washington Park Loop
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Turn-by-Turn Directions (show)
| Start south on SW Broadway | 1 miles (1679 meters) |
| Continue south on SW Broadway | 0.2 miles (399 meters) |
| Turn right onto SW Montgomery St | 0.1 miles (205 meters) |
| Turn right onto SW 10th Ave | 259 feet (79 meters) |
| Turn left at SW Mill St | 272 feet (83 meters) |
| Turn left onto SW 11th Ave | 272 feet (83 meters) |
| Turn right toward SW Montgomery St | 289 feet (88 meters) |
| Continue straight onto SW Montgomery St | 0.6 miles (1011 meters) |
| Continue onto SW Vista Ave | 154 feet (47 meters) |
| Slight left onto SW Montgomery Dr | 407 feet (124 meters) |
| Turn left to stay on SW Montgomery Dr | 0.3 miles (431 meters) |
| Turn left on SW Jackson St | 341 feet (104 meters) |
| Head west on SW Jackson St | 341 feet (104 meters) |
| Turn right to stay on SW Montgomery Dr | 0.8 miles (1277 meters) |
| Turn left onto SW Isabella St | 131 feet (40 meters) |
| Turn right on SW Vista Ave | 0.1 miles (173 meters) |
| Turn right onto SW Patton Rd | 197 feet (60 meters) |
| Turn left onto SW Greenway Ave | 0.2 miles (366 meters) |
| Turn right to stay on SW Talbot Rd | 0.5 miles (748 meters) |
| Turn left onto SW Talbot Rd | 0.2 miles (242 meters) |
| Slight left onto SW Talbot Terrace | 0.2 miles (248 meters) |
| Continue south on SW Greenway Ave | 0.3 miles (444 meters) |
| Head north on SW Council Crest Dr | 0.4 miles (630 meters) |
| Continue southeast on SW Council Crest Dr | 371 feet (113 meters) |
| Turn right on SW Council Crest Dr | 0.2 miles (245 meters) |
| Continue northeast on SW Council Crest Dr | 105 feet (32 meters) |
| Turn left onto SW Greenway Ave | 0.4 miles (647 meters) |
| Sharp right onto SW Talbot Rd | 0.1 miles (209 meters) |
| Turn right on SW Talbot Rd | 135 feet (41 meters) |
| Turn right to stay on SW Talbot Rd | 0.3 miles (498 meters) |
| Continue southwest on SW Patton Rd | 0.1 miles (173 meters) |
| Continue north on SW Hewett Blvd | 1.5 miles (2392 meters) |
| Turn right on SW Hewett Blvd | 499 feet (152 meters) |
| Head southwest on SW Hewett Blvd | 499 feet (152 meters) |
| Continue straight onto SW Hewett Blvd | 0.2 miles (298 meters) |
| Continue northeast on SW Humphrey Blvd | 0.1 miles (233 meters) |
| Turn right onto SW Scholls Ferry Rd | 233 feet (71 meters) |
| Continue north on SW Skyline Blvd | 0.1 miles (197 meters) |
| Continue south on SW Skyline Blvd | 0.7 miles (1068 meters) |
| Turn left on SW Fairview Blvd | 0.7 miles (1083 meters) |
| Head northeast on SW Fairview Blvd | 0.9 miles (1477 meters) |
| Continue northeast on SW Fairview Blvd | 0.3 miles (552 meters) |
| Head southeast on SW Kingston Ave | 0.5 miles (825 meters) |
| Head east on SW Sherwood Blvd | 0.5 miles (727 meters) |
| Slight right onto SW Washington Way | 0.2 miles (291 meters) |
| Turn right on SW Park Pl | 0.1 miles (186 meters) |
| Turn left onto SW Vista Ave | 0.2 miles (252 meters) |
| Head north on NW 23rd Ave | 0.1 miles (227 meters) |
| Turn right onto NW Flanders St | 0.5 miles (868 meters) |
| Turn right onto NW 16th Ave | 256 feet (78 meters) |
| Turn left on NW Everett St | 0.5 miles (754 meters) |
| Turn left on NW Broadway | 0.3 miles (522 meters) |
This is a short urban ride that offers the best of Portland riding – stout climbs, leafy winding roads, majestic views and the exhilaration of mingling with traffic!
The map shows the route starting at the south end of the Broadway Bridge, but you can start anywhere and head downtown. From the heart of downtown (Broadway), turn west and start climbing Vista to Council Crest, the highest point above downtown. From there, circle back down and connect to Hewitt Boulevard, a beautiful road snaking under a canopy of trees. Cross the Sunset Highway onto Skyline and then turn down Fairmount for a ripping downhill through ritzy West Hills neighborhoods and Washington Park, before descending back to the start through Northwest Portland. This is an excellent way to combine a serious workout and some fun riding into a short route.
A note: Some of this route – Broadway and Everett in particular – goes right through the urban jungle on congested streets. You should be adept and comfortable riding in traffic, and don’t rely on ALL Portland drivers to be courteous and aware.
Motorized Vehicle Traffic: Everything from light to heavy
Seasons: All
Comments
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There are a lot of routes in the hills to the west of town. The variations to this and other routes is endless!
Posted by ewsorensen on October 15th, 2009 -
The Portland Pedalworks bike shop is at 345 NW Everett st. if you need some air.
Posted by oregonbicycletours on November 24th, 2009
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