Outdoors things to do in Portland

We rank 135 outdoor things to do in Portland, United States. The highest scoring is Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
135
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$20

Outdoors in Portland compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Portland by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour96$694h5/5 (2,482)
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland96$1398h5/5 (1,116)
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR89$1498h4.9/5 (672)
Bike Around Portland Oregon: Art, Culture, Bridges, Poetry87$473h4.9/5 (323)
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland86$1498h4.9/5 (454)
Intro to Portland Small Group Walking Tour85$292h4.8/5 (329)
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!85$542h4.9/5 (565)
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland84$1288h4.9/5 (210)
Hike and Bike Tour to Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls83$994.5h4.9/5 (206)
Multnomah Falls Ebiking Tour to 6 Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls82$1193.5h4.9/5 (301)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Portland

Outdoors in Portland: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Portland?
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 2,482 traveler reviews. Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland, Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR, Bike Around Portland Oregon: Art, Culture, Bridges, Poetry follow close behind. We rank 135 outdoors experiences in Portland in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Portland cost?
Expect around $115 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Mount Hood Scenic Loop from $20, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Portland for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Portland currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Portland?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Portland, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Portland?
June to October for the Gorge, with waterfalls at their fullest in spring.

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Last Minute 276Culture & History 182Food & Drink 91Nightlife 59Most Popular 42Family Friendly 31Most Highly Reviewed 12

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