About This Resource
Portland, Oregon has over 150 public staircases that provide pedestrian connections across the city's varied topography of hills, ravines, and canyons. Many of these stairs date from the early 20th century and connect streetcar lines to hilltop neighborhoods. Notable stairway areas include stairs in the West Hills, Northwest District, and throughout residential neighborhoods. The city has undertaken documentation and mapping efforts to catalog these stairs, and they've become popular with urban hikers and fitness enthusiasts. Portland's stairs represent important pedestrian infrastructure in a city known for walkability and active transportation.
