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Powell Butte open house tonight: Weigh in on future of trails

“We are not opposed to expanding the wildlife area, but feel strongly Pioneer Orchard trail should remain open.” — Tom Archer, director of advocacy for the Northwest Trail Alliance The Portland Parks and Recreation Bureau will hold a public open house tonight to unveil a new trail plan for Powell Butte Nature Park. Off-road cycling … Read more


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The time is now to comment on new trails at Powell Butte

Powell Butte could become a nicer place to ride.(Graphic: City of Portland) The Portland Water Bureau is constructing a second reservoir at Powell Butte Nature Park and the project comes with an exciting opportunity to improve the park’s off-road trail network. The 600-plus acre extinct cinder cone in outer southeast Portland already allows multiple uses … Read more