Pittock Mansion via Wildwood Trail

Portland, Oregon

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Distance

6 miles

Elevation Gain

843 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Pittock Mansion via Wildwood Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Portland, Oregon.

Once the private home of the prominent Portland pioneer Pittock family, the Pittock Mansion is a 22-room architectural marvel designed by Edward Foulkes and completed in 1914. Situated 1,000 feet above sea level on 46 acres, the mansion offers stunning views of the Cascade Range's five mountains. It features a unique blend of circular rooms, fine plasterwork, marble, bronze, and intricately crafted hardwoods. Furnished with antique furniture and family artifacts, the house reflects its French and English design influences from the 17th to 19th centuries. After serving as a family residence until 1958, the City of Portland purchased the estate in 1964, and it has since been a cherished community landmark open to the public.

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