4 miles of hiking • 1000' elevation gain •
Took my son and started from the Marquam Shelter. Took a left at the shelter and went up the old road before connecting with the main trail system to Council Crest. Lovely views from the summit. Even lovelier underneath the road crossings deep in the canyon where one forgets they're in the middle of the city. I wish there were longer options down there as I only seem to go the summit for the workout and the rewarding view that comes with a price of sharing it with anyone who drives up there...
