Hogan Butte

Dubbed "Gresham's crown jewel", Hogan Butte is Gresham's newest park. It's at the end of Gabbert Road, tucked away in an upscale subdivision. There are two parking options. The first option is to park at the bottom of the hill just inside the gate. There are 27 spaces but no operating bathrooms as of yet. The climb to the top of the hill along the road is short but pretty steep. The kids were winded by the time we reached the summit with another bathroom and drinking fountains that aren't in service yet. There are a few parking spots at the top for handicapped vehicles.

While there is currently only 1/2 mile paved trail, it's the views that are worth coming here for. The park sits on 46 acres and at the top elevation of 930 feet, you can see stunning panoramic views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier and the Columbia River Gorge. 

We came on a clear day and were treated to the awe-inspiring peaks of the Cascades that we never tire of seeing. 

As you walk up to the viewing area, Mt. Hood begins to emerge from the forest.

Once at the top of the butte there is a wonderful viewing area with information about the history of the butte and markers indicating the location and statistics of all the peaks. 

It was the first time our guest, Ali, saw Mt. Adams from Gresham!

All in all, it was a lovely walk on a warm fall day. Hogan Butte may be Powell Butte's infant sister but the potential to be queen one day is there.