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Witch's Castle

Stone House

Located near where the Lower Macleay and Wildwood Trails meet in the southern part of Forest Park is this former "comfort station" that was partially destroyed in the 1962 Columbus Day Storm. Visitors can explore the small edifice.

Getting there: accessible by hiking: nearest trailheads are at the Portland Audubon Society and the Lower Macleay entrance

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Portland (Oregon)/Northwest, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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