Turn Portland’s streets into a game: solve riddles, complete challenges, and race the leaderboard with an app-driven scavenger hunt. Two hours of flexible, self-guided exploration with a remote host keeps the pace social and fun.
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You start on a concrete riverbank with bridges overhead and the Willamette pushing past, phone in hand and a list of riddles that point toward Powell’s stacks, a mural under the Burnside Bridge, and a food cart pod that smells of spices and frying oil. The game drops you into Portland’s neighborhoods and asks you to look closely — for details, not distance — turning ordinary blocks into checkpoints and local characters into fleeting co-conspirators.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect 1–3 miles of walking across mostly flat, paved urban terrain.
Wildlife
History
Portland developed as a river and timber hub in the 19th century; its bridges and former industrial corridors now shape today’s walkable neighborhoods and markets.
Conservation
Keep the impact light: dispose of waste properly, avoid trespassing, and support small local businesses encountered along the route to help sustain neighborhood economies.
Reserve your spot on the Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Portland OR by Operation City Quest today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
Bring a fully charged smartphone and a power bank — the game runs through an app and uses GPS and photos.
Comfortable footwear
Wear supportive walking shoes; routes are on pavement with occasional stairs and uneven sidewalks.
Plan for crowds
If you want quieter streets, schedule the game for weekday mornings; weekends can be busy near markets and bridges.
Support local vendors
Bring small bills or cards to grab a quick snack at food carts — local stops are part of the experience.
Smartphone
Required to run the app, receive instructions, and upload photos for challenges.
Portable power bank
Keeps your phone charged during the two-hour game and before you find a café outlet.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction and comfort on city sidewalks and occasional staircases.
Light rain jacket
Portland weather can be showery in spring and fall; a packable shell keeps you dry without slowing you down.
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