The four mile stretch of road that connects Arbor Lodge Park to Cathedral Park in North Portland is as flat and scenic as any in Portland. Views of Mt Hood, Forest Park, and the Willamette River are just some of the highlights along this customizable, tree-lined run.

Breakfast on the Bridges is a longtime Portland tradition, and you have to be on your bike or foot to partake.

Lucky for local adventurers, Portland mass transit offers ample opportunities to explore nature, no car necessary. Here, 10 of our favorites.