May 7, 2022

Oregonhikers.org: Lewis and Clark Park Hike

One of the things that we strive for here on the Field Guide is completeness. In that spirit, we present the Lewis and Clark Nature Trail. It's not so much that we recommend it, as it is we want to present all of your hiking options.

While hikers may find the choices frustrating here, it should be noted that this park is one of the best destinations close to the city for bouldering and rock climbing. This trail is at least a mile and a half long, but it's really difficult to say, as it doesn't seem to really be built as much as it does to exist. It grows fainter with each step, until each hiker decides that's enough and that's where their personal version of the trail ends.

Beginning in the Lewis & Clark State Park, the trail starts from a sign pointing out the Oregon Grape. That's probably a good thing as that's the only Oregon Grape in the area. Four signs near the end of the developed park point out four species of trees and that's the sum total of the nature education on this “nature” trail.

Links

CLICK HERE to continue exploring the highway