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The Grotto Trailhead

From Oregon Hikers Field Guide

Parking at The Grotto (bobcat)
The Grotto Cave and main altar, The Grotto (bobcat)

Contents

Hikes starting here

Driving Directions

From downtown Portland:

Drive I-84 east. Take Exit 5 for 82nd Avenue.

After exiting, turn right onto NE Multnomah Street and drive 0.1 miles.

At the intersection with 82nd Avenue, turn right and drive 1.4 miles.

Turn right onto NE Sandy Boulevard and drive 0.2 miles.

Turn right into the signposted parking area for The Grotto.

MapQuest to: 8840 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR 97220

Alternatives to Driving

Tri-met Bus #12 runs along Sandy Boulevard and stops near the entrance to The Grotto.

Other Notes

  • Rocky Butte trails open from dawn to dusk.
  • Pets not permitted in The Grotto; on leash on Rocky Butte
  • The Grotto grounds open 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily: $5 to take the elevator to the Upper Gardens
  • Do not leave valuables in vehicle


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Oregon Hikers Field Guide is built as a collaborative effort by its user community. While we make every effort to fact-check, information found here should be considered anecdotal. You should cross-check against other references before planning a hike. Trail routing and conditions are subject to change. Please contact us if you notice errors on this page.

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