Jul 27, 2024 · Mount Tabor Park, a century-old public space, is known for its open-air reservoirs, forested hiking trails, sunset picnics, epic city views, its annual Adult Soapbox Derby, and, yes, its volcanic cinder cone.

Portland's Mt. Tabor is a volcanic cinder cone. In 1894, the city built two open reservoirs on the site (two other open reservoirs were built in 1911). By 1900, Portland's growing eastside population demanded park space; in 1903 landscape architect John C. Olmsted recommended the city obtain more land at Mt. Tabor.

Mount Tabor is a neighborhood in Southeast Portland that takes its name from the volcanic cinder cone and city park on the volcano that it surrounds, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The name refers to Mount Tabor, Israel. It was named by Plympton Kelly, son of Oregon City pioneer resident Clinton Kelly. [2]

Mount Tabor is an extinct [1] [2] volcanic vent [3] with a city park on the volcano, located in Portland, Oregon's neighborhood of the same name. The name refers to Mount Tabor, Israel . It was named by Plympton Kelly, son of Oregon City pioneer resident Clinton Kelly .

Mt. Tabor Park contains miles of trails. We've mapped out three routes ranging from one mile to three miles, all beginning at the kiosk in the main parking lot. Bicycles are prohibited on the green trail (except roadways).

Mt. Tabor Park is a short distance from downtown Portland, OR (approximately 3.5 miles due east), and is easily accessible from other areas in the greater Portland region. The park is bounded by SE 72nd on the east, SE Belmont on the north, SE …

If you want to explore a little piece of nature in the city, then escape to Portland, Oregon's Mount Tabor Park! Walk the trails of the mountain through lush evergreens, check out the unique cinder cone of Mt. Tabor, or let the kids play in the beautiful wooded park. This is the perfect natural getaway for all ages!

May 31, 2024 · Mount Tabor is an extinct volcano, one of many that dot the landscape east of Portland and make up a complex called the Boring Lava Fields. The mountain is the center of a 197-acre city park of the same name designed by the Olmsteds.

Southeast Portland's 196-acre Mount Tabor Park sits on an extinct volcanic butte, one of thirty-two cinder cones in a thirteen-mile radius. The park offers visitors a forest-like setting and panoramic views of the city.

Apr 2, 2016 · Built atop an old volcanic cinder cone, Mount Tabor is beloved by runners, walkers, cyclists, stroller-pushers, hikers and even soap box racers. Paved roads, staircases and trails...