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WINTER HIKING DESTINATIONS

One of our favorite winter ways to keep warm is by hitting up some of the gorgeous natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest! Take advantage of Portland's location and make a quick trip to some of the most stunning winter hikes you'll ever walk. But before you go, make sure you lock in a warm spot to rest your head...

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WILDWOOD TRAIL | FOREST PARK

An easy jaunt over the Willamette River and through downtown Portland will bring you right up to our in-town jewel of a outdoor adventure spot -- Forest Park! With plenty of evergreen trees to keep the nasty weather at bay, we recommend hiking through the famous Wildwood Trail, a 5.1 mile trek through gorgeous Pacific Northwest scenery, just a stone's throw from the hotel.

Wildwood Trail

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CAPE FALCON TRAILHEAD | ARCH CAPE, OR

Want to take a day trip to the Oregon coast? National and state parks dot the coast, offering plenty of options for outdoor adventure with an ocean view. We're partial to the gorgeous Cape Falcon trek, which features mountain views, ocean sights, and gigantic trees that make even the longest walking stick look small. Sneak out to the coast, spend about three hours on this 4.6 mile trail, grab some seafood on the coast, then head back to Portland to relax in style at the NEXT.

Cape Falcon Trailhead

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DOG MOUNTAIN | COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

Stunning in both summer and winter, Dog Mountain offers incredible views of the Columbia River Gorge, as well as city views from high above. If you stop in to Portland during a snowy season, check out options for snowshoeing on Dog Mountain for an experience you'll never forget. This quick hour-long drive will drop you on to a 6-mile trail with over 2800 ft (861 m) of elevation. This trail isn't for the super amateur hiker, but if you're down to push yourself a bit, the views are totally worth it.

Dog Mountain Trailhead

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TRYON CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA | SW PORTLAND

Looking for a hike a little closer to home? Or perhaps you're the type of person who digs a casual walk over a heart-pounding hiking trail? Tryon Creek, a 20-min drive into SW Portland, offers a gorgeous natural sanctuary to take a stroll through, with easy 2 mile, hour-long hikes that will get your steps in without breaking too much of a sweat. Stop here in the morning or afternoon, then fill your afternoon with a stop in at Powell's bookstore, head to Hey Love for dinner, then relax all night in your room at the NEXT.

TRYON CREEK TRAILS

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CAPE HORN LOOP TRAIL | WASHOUGAL, WA

Across the Columbia River, Washougal, Washington's Cape Horn Loop Trail is a 7.5 mile hike that welcomes dogs, bird watchers, and hikers of all ages. You'll get memorable views of the Columbia River Gorge, as well as a spectacular year-round waterfall. Plus, this quick 40-min drive to Washington will give you plenty of time to focus on the amazing hike ahead of you.

Cape Horn Loop Trail

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Working up a sweat always puts us in the mood for a relaxing evening hanging around the hotel.

Need a place to cozy up before heading to your room for the evening? Stop in at Hey Love for a night cap and enjoy it by the NEXT's lobby fireplace. Winter at Jupiter Hotel is unparalleled. All we need is YOU!

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