Quick facts

• Starting point: Bonneville Trailhead
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Distance: 6.9 miles
• Route type: Out-and-back
• Elevation gain: ~1,165 ft
• Trail surface: Dirt and rock
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Open: Year-round
• Dog friendly: Yes, on leash

Brief overview

Why you should try it

Pro tips

• Portland Brewery Dining Month | Wednesday, March 22-Friday, March 31 | 12 p.m. | Locations vary, Portland | $35 | Support local breweries all March long by trying three-course prix-fixe meals and drink pairings (and $10 vouchers to return) at nine participating locations.
• 2 Towns Cider Introduces TeaREX Hard Tea | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 5-8 p.m. | Belmont Station, 4500 SE Stark St., Portland | Free | Be the first to try the company’s new alcoholic beverages made with black tea and honey, as well as a new seasonal cider featuring Pink Lady apples from a women-led initiative.

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Hopworks Urban Brewery, 2944 SE Powell Blvd., Portland | Free | Test your knowledge about all sorts of things — from Hungary to “The Hunger Games” — with quizzes featuring seven rounds of eight questions in various formats.

• Harp Circle | Friday, Mar. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver | Free | Meet other harpists to share music, learn new skills, and gain experience performing publicly in a relaxed setting.
• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Chicago Bulls - Women’s History Night | Friday, Mar. 24 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $13+ | Portland’s NBA team will honor women and their past, present, and future contributions across the country with special performances, retail items, and fundraisers.

• PSU Farmers Market | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Southwest Park Avenue and Montgomery Street, Portland | Free | Find local honey, hot meals, seasonal produce, and more at this year-round outdoor gathering featuring dozens of vendors.

• 62º | Partly cloudy, afternoon thunderstorms | 64% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:09 a.m.
• Set: 7:25 p.m.

• Fewer Portlanders are riding bikes these days. That’s the takeaway from PBOT’s 2022 Portland Bicycle Count, which found bike traffic dropped more than a third last year (compared to 2019) to levels not seen in about 16 years. There were also dips in the number of women riding bikes and use of helmets.

• Portland’s oldest Jewish deli, Kornblatt’s Delicatessen on Northwest 23rd Avenue, will close at the end of the month. It’s known for offering bagels, smoked whitefish, and pastrami sandwiches on par with those found in New York. Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels will take its place as early as May. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
• Cracker Barrel has closed its last two Portland-area locations seven months after shuttering its Jantzen Beach outpost. The restaurant chain cited the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for closing its Beaverton and Tualatin stores. (KGW)

• This evening marks the start of Ramadan, a month of reflection and fasting in Islam. Observe and learn more at the Islamic Center of Portland, Masjed As-Saber, or the Portland Rizwan Mosque. We wish you all a peaceful month, and we’ll see you on Eid al-Fitr starting Friday, April 21.

• Voodoo Doughnut released some fresh new flavors in celebration of the changing season. The spring lineup includes a caramel macchiato doughnut (part of the proceeds of which supports the Organization for Autism Research) and a lemon-honey-filled doughnut. Look for a birthday flavor when Voodoo celebrates its 20th anniversary in May. (KOIN)

• Tickets are on sale for the first annual Oregon Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Food and Wine Festival, taking place Saturday, May 20-Sunday, May 21 at the Stoller Family Estate Experience Center in Dayton. Tickets include wine tastings and curated bites from AAPI-owned Portland restaurants like Toki and Magna Kusina.

• Move over, Labrador retriever — there’s a new top dog in the US: the French bulldog. While the breed may be the national favorite according to the American Kennel Club, it’s not Portland’s top purebred pick. Golden and Labrador retrievers take the top two spots, respectively, followed by Frenchies. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• $1 billion. That’s the approximate value of plants sold and shipped by Oregon growers to destinations near and far. Portland Monthly’s Isabel Lemus Kristensen has more stats about our state’s flower industry — along with when you can see some of the biggest local bloom-filled events. (Portland Monthly)

• Has spring sprung in your home yet? If you’re looking to get outdoors, this wipeable tablecloth is just begging for some alfresco dining, and these garden and herb labels will get you in a planting mood. Plus, this viral birdfeeder practically brings the birds inside with you.