When is Rocky Butte Natural Area open?
Every day, 5 AM–12 AM.
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Rocky Butte Natural Area
Commune Trails
- 4.62.7k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till midnight
Rocky Butte Natural Area is a spacious, quiet nature preserve perched above Portland with sweeping city and river views. Expect easy-to-moderate walking trails, picnic spots, and chances to spot local wildlife — ideal for photography, reflective walks, or a peaceful outdoor outing. Visit for scenic overlooks, tranquil trails, and a low-key escape from the city.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Rocky Butte Natural Area?
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 Rocky Butte Natural Area indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Rocky Butte Natural Area?
3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd,Portland, OR 97220.
Right now · 10:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 11 am.
In its favour
- Open till midnight
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 44° out there
46°
Overcast
- Feels
- 44°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 2mph
- 11am
46° - 12pm48°
- 1pm49°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till midnight- monday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- thursday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- friday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- saturday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- sundayToday
- 5 AM–12 AM
Where and how
- 1 Rocky Butte Natural Area
- 2 Joseph Wood Hill Park · 1 min
- 3 Gateway Green · 14 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 2.7k reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
- Tourists
Around Madison South
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