Monster Course

Multnomah Zen: Hike the Columbia Gorge Waterfalls

The hiking in the Columbia River Gorge is some of the best in the world, but with hundreds of miles of networked trails over two states and frequent closures for wildfires and erosion, selecting the right trail is a tall order. Zipping out of the city for a few hours, just long enough to see some of the highlights and get in an hour of hiking in the forest, is an ideal way to fit the most into a few days in Portland.

Ice Skating

Every Fall, the Upper Pond of the whitewater system converts into a one-of-a-kind ice skating experience open to all ages and experience levels. The Whitewater Center’s ice rink consists of over 24,000 sq. ft. of unique skating space split into four distinct skating areas, including two ice trails and two free skate zones. Centered in the converted pond is an on-ice Airstream serving hot and cold beverages when guests need a skate break.

Ropes Course

Experience cargo nets, obstacles, suspended platforms and rope bridges as you traverse through the forest and over the rapids. A ropes course is an activity that is built into the trees or made of utility poles that incorporates traversing obstacles of varying difficulty. Participants wear harnesses and are attached to safety lines throughout the activity.