#Wildwood Trail Portland

[daysinayear2015]

Day 219: August 6, 2024

Wildwood Trail with Brett from Territory Run Co. From the run. Portland, OR.

[almostasenior]

Exploring the Witches Castle on the Wildwood Trail | Portland Adventure

Slightly steep hiking trail

[leguin]

silver star mountain is my fav trail just north of Portland! the views r UNREAL!!! here is the Oregon hikers trail description: oregonhikers(.) org/field_guide/Silver_Star_Mountain_Hike

ooh thanks for the rec! gonna have to build up to that kind of elevation change for sure, just taking the macleay/wildwood trail up to pittock mansion really wiped me out, but i will definitely keep it in mind!

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White Pine, Wildwood, Mac and Walnut Trail (Loop)

Forest Park, NW Portland, Or.

15, January, 2023.

Cloudy with intermittent showers.

[i-carrion-icarian]

Wildwood Trail

3-27-21

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Wildwood Trail crosses Balch Creek, Forest Park, Portland, Oregon

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Today's Walking Photos: Well, it rolled around again, way sooner than I expected, and suddenly here I am celebrating nine years of walking photos. It’s weird. And cool.

To mark the occasion I thought I should go walking somewhere I haven’t gone before, so after a bit of research I settled on the Wildwood Trail. It’s a really gorgeous sojourn through Portland’s enormous Forest Park, and I got very lucky with the weather and had a quite wonderful experience – and a substantial workout to boot!

Please click the images to see their larger versions and to read the captions I’ve written for each. And before I go, a big huge THANK YOU to everyone who looks at my Walking Photos. Here, I’m gonna save myself some typing and steal some words from last year’s anniversary post:

Whether you drop by randomly and just glance, or you see something you like and then you keep looking and then you become a follower – I’m grateful to all of you. I mean, of course my favorites are the people who follow, and then my favorite favorites are the followers who take the time to comment on my posts, reblog them, or simply heart them. It’s honestly a big deal for me to know that one of my posts made an impression on you. Going a step further, please absolutely feel free to get in touch with me via asks or messaging, for any reason – send me questions, thoughts, reflections, ideas and even jokes. I really really love hearing from you folks, and I wish it happened a lot more often than it does. So come at me! And if you’re feeling particularly supportive of my exploits, tell your friends about the Walking Photos – maybe even drop a line to Tumblr Staff and tell ‘em just how much you love this blog!

Okay, gotta go now and hit “Post” before it’s not today anymore!

P.S. – Click here to see the previous anniversary posts, and check out the Archive if you want to navigate through the many, many posts by month and year.

P.P.S. – More information about the Pittock Mansion.

P.P.P.S. – More information about the Stone House.

P.P.P.P.S. – More information about that whole unsavory Danford Balch situation.

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Hiking Adventures - A Four-Hour Mistake at Forest Park in Portland, OR

Hiking Adventures – A Four-Hour Mistake at Forest Park in Portland, OR

On my first full day in Portland, I set off from my AirBnB to check out the city. It was midday and I planned to explore The City of Roses until around six before going home and relaxing a little with a shower and a glass of wine before heading out to dinner. This is always the way I like to spend a first day on any trip. As things turned out, I finished my exploring of Portland by around 4pm,…

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[thedreamjournalist]

Portland Day Three: The Longest Mile

Monday // 7 May 2018

Today began our journey of the wild outdoors that Portland has to offer. After a hefty breakfast of bacon and eggs (I had strawberries), we took the number 8 bus into downtown where we switched onto the number 20 bus to take us into the forest.

Uphill All Ways

We took the scenic route to Pittock Mansion, situated at an elevation of 1,000 get above sea level. On the way we passed some incredibly interesting and expensive looking houses build into the hillside. Some were four stories tall with garage and front door access at the very top. It was a mile long uphill hike, but we were rewarded with views of the city skyline, Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens.

Pittock Mansion

At the end of our uphill hike, we arrived at Pittock Mansion. It was a fascinating house to say the least. Finished in 1914, the house not only is fully electric, but has a central vacuum system, intercoms, a walk in fridge, and an elevator. I can imagine how expensive that would have been at the time.

Because of its location, there were beautiful views out the front of the mansion. Out at the point there was a great view of Mount St. Helens, which would have been even greater at the time that the family lived there when it still had a top.

Stroll Through Forest Park

The hike following our tour of the mansion was much more enjoyable. Wildwood Trail from Forest Park wove right through the parking lot at the mansion, and we were able to follow that trail all the way into the park. Of course, with trails that are miles long, we didn’t even make a dent in the large park. We followed Wildwood down the steep hill leading away from the mansion, over a road, then over a stream, until we arrived at the Stone House.

The Stone House is exactly as it sounds, however it was never used as a house and stands in ruins beside the trail. It offers an interesting photo opportunity, and once again reminded me of my Alnwick adventures.

Enough Walking For One Day

We finished off the hike down Lower Macleay Trail until we got back to city streets. We found a bus to take us back downtown to Pastini Pastaria where we (obviously) ate pasta for dinner.

On our return to our basement apartment we were all happy to get cozy and off of our feet. While Mom read her book and possibly fell asleep, Dad and I watched Face Off (the movie not the reality TV show) until he could no longer stay awake. I had to finish off the movie alone, and it honestly may cause some really weird dreams.

We have only one more full day in Portland, but we still have big plans to fill it. Tomorrow is our garden tour and visit to Washington Park.

~The Dream Journalist

[dr-spencer-reids-queen]

Scared to Death: Part Three

Pairing: Spencer Reid x Female!Reader

Word Count: ~1.9k

Warnings: canon violence, canon language, canon talk of death, methods of kill

Author’s Note: I do not own anything from Criminal Minds. All credit goes to their respective owners. If there is any warnings that exceed the normal death/kills from the show, I will list them. If you’ve seen the show, then it’s the same level of angst unless otherwise stated

"Okay, we know this guy used Wildwood Trail as his personal graveyard for six months. That site's been blown for him now, which means that he's been forced to change part of his MO," Derek starts off the profile meeting. "Which won't be easy for somebody who thrives on being in control. The reason that he's gotten away with these first three murders is that he's been meticulous at every stage, from how he chooses his victims to their torture and their burial."

"To us, his victims appear to be nonspecific. Other than being new to Portland, all they seem to have shared was a torturous death," Emily adds.

"You think the unsub chooses them for another reason?" Bill asks.

"We think so."

"The tortures lack a sexual component, which is incredibly rare. I think it's more about not necessarily about exerting power, but more like overcompensating for a lack of it," Spencer explains.

"This guy craves control. He's coming from a place of weakness, trying to demonstrate strength. Now we see this a lot in unsubs who've been abused. The lack of sexual assault could be as simple as the fact that he's impotent, something that he's trying to hide," you say.

"A man who is obsessed with control most likely feels powerless in his everyday life. So, he would crave stability and security. He's most likely married. If he is impotent, he could keep up appearances by adopting children."

"Yeah, and someone this methodical has every moment planned. If he is captured, he'd most likely take his own life rather than give up any sort of control."

"The victims' lack of defensive wounds suggest that they willingly put themselves in danger. So, someone of authority or otherwise easily trusted put them up to this," you note. "Also, the victims' families were led to believe their loved ones were alive and well through emails written by this murderer."

"He's calculating, and he's intelligent, and we're going to have to do something that he's not expecting."

"Like what?" Bill wonders.

"Like warn his potential victims."

JJ sets up a press conference immediately after the briefing is over so she can control the media by using them to get to the public. She will be releasing the profile to them, and you have a TV in the station to watch her. You know that there will be some people watching who will call to give up information. It may not be accurate information, but you know that her message is working.

"We found the remains of four victims on Wildwood Trail. Two women and two men, all in their twenties, all transferred to Portland. Because the victims have this in common, we are confident that the person we're looking for latches on to people new to the city. He chooses them because they make for easier targets. If you are young and new to Portland, or if you know someone that is, please call the number on your screen for more detailed information about how to stay out of a dangerous situation. We believe the person that we're looking for is able to fit into many surroundings--"

You're watching JJ on TV when the phone at the desk you're sitting at rings. You reach over and grab the phone, putting it to your ear. Hopefully, this person has useful information. When you answer, you can clearly hear a dog continuously bark in the background.

"Hello?"

"Yes, I didn't know who to call about this. One of my tenants, Patrick Walker, moved to Portland for grad school, and he's been missing." The dog continues to bark, and the woman huffs in annoyance. "Lucy, it's okay. It's okay."

"Ma'am, how long has Patrick been missing?"

"Since this morning. I know that that sounds crazy, but Patrick sticks to a routine. I tease him that he's more predictable than I am. He jogs while I'm watching the morning shows and walks to class with his backpack after that. He--he's always home for lunch. That's when he walks Lucy."

"You're in his apartment right now? Does anything look out of the ordinary? Is his backpack there still?" you ask.

"Yes."

"Well, we know he's not in class then."

"Why would he just leave like this?"

"I don't know. I appreciate you calling and letting us know. I am going to let you talk to one of the officers here so he can gather your information."

You call over an officer and hand over the phone because you have more pressing issues to deal with. You know Patrick is dead, but you hope to God that you're wrong. However, when two hours have passed, you heard of another body popping up. It could very well be Patrick's body, but you have to go to the crime scene to confirm.

You, Emily, and Derek go to the crime scene while the rest of the team stays at the station to work the case from there. The body is found at a nearby lake since the victim has drowned, and since the body is fresh, you'll be able to see the final moments before the victim died.

"Local police ID'd the body. It's Patrick Walker. He's got deep abrasions and bruises on his neck and shoulders," Bill says to you three when you arrive.

"Shit, I knew it," you mutter under your breath.

"I'm going to go see if they found anything else in the water," Derek says.

"I know his landlady called you about this guy missing, but what makes you think this is related?" Bill asks you.

"He fits the profile of our victims. He's the same age, lives alone, and is new to the city. But he wasn't buried like everybody else."

Something isn't right about this case, but you feel like you're right at the tip of things. Patrick is trying to tell you something, and it can only be told if you see him.

"Well, they found a rope at the bottom of the river, but that's probably been there for years. A couple feet out, they found this," Derek says when he comes back, holding up a blue object in his hands. "It's a shepherd's crook. Lifeguards and rescue workers use it."

"Oh, I bet he didn't use it for safety," Emily scoffs.

"We haven't seen any evidence of a struggle with the other bodies. This is the first one." Derek hands off the item to another officer for prepping. "Do you remember any open cases involving suspicious drownings?"

"Since I've been in Portland, we've had two or three. I can call the office and get the files to your other agents. Maybe they can make a connection."

"Thank you."

"I'm going to check out the body," you say.

You grab some gloves on your way down to the water's edge where Patrick's body is. You lean down and touch the area with the bruises, and it's like you're connected to Patrick's spirit. You look toward the water and see someone out there, but only their eyes can be seen. You look down at Patrick's body and force one eye open, realizing that the person in the water is Patrick.

You look back at the spirit of Patrick, staring into his eyes. There is so much emotion and feelings in his eyes. They beg you to listen to his story, but what kind of story would they tell? How he died? How he suffered? He drowned, but why? Could he not swim? If not, why did he get into the water? Did he have a fear of it?

Your eyes widen when you figure out why the MOs are different.

You remove your hands from Patrick and head back to your team, shedding the gloves. Derek has Hotch on the phone to exchange theories about the case.

"Hey, that landlady Y/N spoke to was right to be worried. We just found Patrick Walker dead in a river."

"Fire, hanging, and asphyxiation. Now we've got a drowning."

"I have a theory, Hotch."

"I'm all ears."

"It occurred to me when we almost got stuck in the elevator earlier, but just now, I know it to be true. I saw Patrick's spirit in the water. He wouldn't have gone into the water because he couldn't swim. He couldn't swim because he had a fear of it. I have a fear of being burned alive. All these deaths are associated with a fear or an anxiety of something. A phobia."

"So it's all about fear. These people are being killed by their fears."

"With that being said, our unsub could be a therapist or a psychologist. Someone you might tell your fears to."

"Good work. Head back. I want you guys to scout the area."

You and Spencer were paired together (shocker), and Emily and Derek were paired together. One of the things that your victims have in common are the places that they lived. Someone must have seen something if they all live in the same areas. You and Spencer are in one town while the other two in a neighboring town.

"Spencer, are you doing okay?" you ask, stopping outside of a laundromat.

"Oh, I'm--I'm great."

"Do you want to talk about it?

"Talk about what?"

"Gideon."

You knew from the moment he came to your rescue this morning that he was upset Gideon left a letter instead of saying goodbye in person. You've been wanting to talk about it all day, but you had other things to do.

"Oh, no, he left a letter explaining everything. Just like my dad did when he abandoned me and my mom."

"Spencer," you sigh.

"Yeah, yeah. You know, Gideon stood toe to toe with some of the sickest people on this planet. I think that took a lot of courage, right?"

"Yeah."

"So, why'd he do this? It's addressed to me, but I'm--I'm not--I'm not the only one that he abandoned."

"Spencer, first, Gideon is not your dad. What your dad did is terrible, but Gideon isn't like that and you know it. That man has been through so much, even before we were born. He was never the one to openly talk about his feelings. When Frank took away the last thing he ever had, the last person he ever felt safe with, he couldn't take it anymore. He didn't abandon you or anyone here. There is a reason that he left you and only you a letter. I think you need to reread that letter to find out why."

You lean up and kiss Spencer on the cheek to let him know you're here for him if he needs it. You head into the laundromat to see the kind of people here, giving Spencer some time alone if he needs it. He enters a few seconds later, immediately heading to the vending machines on the back wall.

"Derek said this is the laundromat closest to Patrick Walker's apartment building. So, we have washers and dryers, and we have a bulletin board," you say and stare at the bulletin board covered in papers.

"Snack machine," Spencer grins, holding up a bag of pretzels.

"Yeah, I don't think he's luring them with pretzels." You take a careful look at the board again, noticing something off about it. "Look at this. All of these things are normal, but look at this paper. 'Participate in a controls research project, and you'll receive $100 to get over your anxieties.'"

"You only have to attend two sessions?"

"I guess. It's easy money."

"Just one stub is taken."

"$100 that Patrick took it. Now we know how our unsub is luring his victims to him."

Just then, Derek walks into the laundromat with Emily.

"Hey, well, Patrick Walker just joined a pretty sweet boxing gym, but that's about it. Did you guys find anything? Well, I think we should go over to victim number two's coffee shop, see if any of these are hanging around."

"I think we figured out how he's luring his victims," you say and yank the paper off the bulletin board.

"Let's do it."

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Wildwood Trail, Portland OR [OC][7592 × 5304]

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Wildwood Trail, Forest Park, Portland, Oregon

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Sunday morning sketch at @pittockmansion. This is one of those places that people bring their out-of-town guests for the fabulous views of Portland and maybe the historic house tour. The recurring theme is that no one is prepared for how much trail-walking their Portland host has planned! Portlanders are like, “and if we take the Wildwood Trail from here, then in three miles…” and their guests are all, “MILES????” In fact, this is the last somewhat cool day before the heat wave hits, so now’s the time! . . . #pdxlife #pdxlocal #pnwonderland #pittockmansion #urbansketchers #urbansketching #urbansketch #usk #pdxusk #travelsketch #travelsketching #drawyourday #pdxartist #pdxartists #travelportland #traveloregon (at Pittock Mansion) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZ455Ivl66/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wildwood Trail, Forest Park, Portland, Oregon