Kelly Butte Natural Area

Jerry Lee

It's to bad that people are so confused I have lived my 53 years right here in this part of town and there seems to be a big confusin about Kelly bute and Kelly point park two totally different places not even close to each other actually about 20 miles I would guess Kelly bute is what we are talking about off Powell in se Portland 98th or so it's where the huge hidden bomb shelter that nobody want you to know about oh was I not to say anything about the most interesting thing about this place it's the home to a bomb shelter that stretches all the way to Marshall high school and East Port Walmart store I can't tell you more because your not sapose to know and we'll you will have to beg me by giving my review nn shinning wow

Kelly Kirk

I have no idea where the views are people discuss when referencing this park. The only view I saw was of a barren lot across Division, from the graffiti covered railing. I don't mind the graffiti...it adds an urban color to the beautiful trees, but there is only a quarter mile, round trip...paved path up to the top of a steep hill. All I have to say is your knees better be in good shape or under warranty. The short street ends in a mud patch, torn up by ATV's, which are clearly being used up here despite all the railings and signs. If you follow the road where it dips down and then turns right, that ends in a very steep pile of dirt. I have no idea where the beautiful trails are or how to get to them. I wonder if people are talking about the path behind the church, on the south side, but that is all an open, razed area with no tree cover. If there are any trails, there is no trail map.

Jack Hoover

It's got a good viewpoint of southeast Portland, Mt.Hood, and Mt. St. Helen's on a clear day, but it's essentially just one up-and-back trail with a few sideforks that often lead to a homeless campsite or the remnants of one. It's short and steep at the beginning, so I use it as a great 1st hike of the season to get my legs loosened up.

Chris Lewis

A bit of a walk up the hill to the old parking area. There are no facilities at this park. Great for a quick walk in the woods. We have even got to encounter coyotes some mornings.