Powell Butte, Portland

Name: Powell Butte
Address: 16160 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, United States

#43 among attractions in Portland

Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano

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Powell Butte, an extinct cinder cone volcano, rises prominently in the southeast section of Portland, Oregon, offering a natural respite from the urban sprawl. This volcanic butte, part of the Boring Lava Field, is one of the city's major outdoor attractions and serves as a vital green space for residents and visitors alike.

With an elevation of 614 feet, Powell Butte Nature Park provides a network of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, allowing for a variety of recreational activities amidst its lush surroundings. The butte's summit offers panoramic views of the Cascade Range, including majestic sights of Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams on clear days.

Established as a nature park in 1925, Powell Butte is not only a destination for outdoor enthusiasts but also plays a crucial role in the city's water system, housing an underground reservoir that holds a portion of Portland's drinking water supply.

The park spans approximately 611 acres, featuring meadows, forested areas, and wetlands that provide habitat for wildlife. It is a haven for birdwatchers, with over 100 bird species observed in the area. The butte's natural diversity also includes a wealth of native plants and wildflowers that bloom throughout the seasons, adding to the site's scenic beauty.

Elevation: 614 ftCoordinates: 45°29'14"N, 122°30'14"W

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16160 SE Powell BlvdEast Portland (Pleasant Valley)Portland United States

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Powell Butte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leach Botanical Garden, Beggars Tick Wildlife Refuge, Ed Benedict Park, Southwest Community Park.

1.7 miSW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Leach Botanical Garden, Portland
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2.3 miW
Park
Beggars Tick Wildlife Refuge, Portland
60 min walk • Beggars Tick Wildlife Refuge, also known as Beggars Tick Marsh, is a 20-acre park in Portland, Oregon's Lents neighborhood, in the United States.
2.7 miW
Park
Ed Benedict Park, Portland
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1.9 miE
Park
Southwest Community Park, Gresham
48 min walk • Southwest Community Park is a public park in Gresham, Oregon, United States.
2.7 miW
Park
Portland Memory Garden, Portland
69 min walk • The Portland Memory Garden is a garden and park in Portland, Oregon's Lents neighborhood, in the United States.
2.4 miSW
Cemetery
Willamette National Cemetery, Portland
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0.9 miS
Park
Clatsop Butte, Portland
24 min walk • Clatsop Butte is an upland butte lying directly south of Powell Butte in southeast Portland, Oregon, United States. Clatsop Butte City Park, which occupies part of the butte, is at coordinates 45°28′28″N 122°30′24″W at an elevation of 577 feet.
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Cedar Crossing Bridge, Portland
36 min walk • Cedar Crossing Bridge is a covered bridge in southeast Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Built in 1982, it carries Deardorff Road over Johnson Creek. The Oregon Department of Transportation notes that the bridge, even though it is covered, is "not a true covered bridge" because it does not use a timber truss for support.
2.8 miW
Park
Kelly Butte Natural Area, Portland
72 min walk • Kelly Butte Natural Area is a city park of about 23 acres in southeast Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon, just east of Interstate 205. The park is named after pioneer Clinton Kelly, who settled the area east of the Willamette River in 1848.
3 miN
45°31'47"N • 122°31'1"W
Glendoveer Golf Course, Portland
77 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
2.7 miNE
Square
Plaza del Sol, Gresham
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