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Council Crest loop from Sunset Transit Center

Council Crest loop from Sunset Transit Center

Moderate

4.7

(6588)

15,194

riders

Council Crest loop from Sunset Transit Center

01:23

24.4km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.25 km

Council Crest Park (northern entry)

Highlight • Viewpoint

From S Fairmont drive, take a hard right at SW Talbot Terrace. Climb this and you’ll reach the tallest peak in the West Hills of Portland, with breathtaking views overlooking the Willamette River.

Tip by

14.9 km

View of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood from Council Crest

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a climb to the top, you are rewarded with stunning views of Mount St Helens and Mount Hood. There are even a few benches and a large grassy area to take a seat and rest your weary legs.

Tip by

15.0 km

View of Mount Hood from Council Crest Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Council Crest Park spans 43 acres and is 1,073 feet above sea level, one of Portland's highest points. Visitors can enjoy city views and see five Cascade peaks: Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Rainier.

Tip by

15.1 km

Council Crest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Council Crest, once known as Talbot's Mountain, stands among Portland's highest points. This 43.51-acre haven, managed by Portland Parks & Recreation, offers a wealth of amenities, including scenic paths, art, and a historic past as a former amusement park from 1907 to 1929. It beckons visitors from 5 a.m. to midnight year-round.

Tip by

24.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

10.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 8 June

16°C

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98 %

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Council Crest loop from Sunset Transit Center

Council Crest Park (northern entry)

View of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood from Council Crest

View of Mount Hood from Council Crest Park

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