That is one of the fun things about Portland," the array of choices. U.S. News asked local experts to recommend their favorite places to explore ... of short or long hikes, take the Corbett ...

It offers some of the best hikes near Portland ... The Tryon Creek natural area has been one of Portland’s favorite hiking ...

It helps that Portland offers a ton of variety, with plenty of coastal walks, nature trails and longer hikes ... best described by the tributary’s Abenaki translation, "river of many rough ...