When is Witch's Castle open?
Open 24 hours, every day.
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Witch's Castle
- 4.31.3k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Tucked into the wooded Lower Macleay Trail, the Witch's Castle is a haunting stone ruin with a quiet, mossy atmosphere perfect for short hikes and reflective walks. Visitors come for its historic charm, easy access from Portland, and strong photo opportunities among the trail and creekside setting. Expect uneven footing, interpretive plaques, and a peaceful outdoor experience rather than staffed facilities.
Quick answers
Witch's Castle in short
When is the best time to visit Witch's Castle?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Witch's Castle indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Witch's Castle?
Lower Macleay Trail,Portland, OR 97210.
Right now · 11:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 11 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 44° out there
46°
Overcast
- Feels
- 44°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 2mph
- 12pm
46° - 1pm47°
- 2pm48°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Where and how
- 1 Witch's Castle
- 2 Holman Lane Entrance Forest Park · 13 min
- 3 Birch Trail · 14 min
- 4 Forest Park NW PDX Entrance · 19 min
- 5 Leif Erikson Trail · 19 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 1.3k reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Historic landmarks
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
Around Willamette Heights
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time