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BoringBoring, Oregon

Skip as a base: no public transport, no hotels in town. Use it as a 2–3 h stop off US-26 between Portland and Mount Hood, or sleep in Gresham or Sandy.

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Boring is an unincorporated community of about 1,900 people in the Willamette Valley, 30–40 min by car from Portland on US-26 and Highway 212. It was a rail junction from 1903 and a timber town for much of the 20th century. Today it is a name joke — twinned with Dull, Scotland and Bland Shire, Australia — plus a handful of pubs, a golf course and the western end of the Springwater Corridor Trail. There is no public transport and no lodging in town, so you visit for a few hours and sleep elsewhere.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep (dry, warm); Aug for Boring & Dull Day
avoid Nov–Mar (rain, short days, some trail sections muddy)
Airport
PDX
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Boring911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Boring, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • BeerPint of craft beer$6–9
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
  • Budget bedGresham or Sandy chain motel room, a night, per roomUS$90
  • Mid-range bedGresham or Sandy chain motel room, a night, per roomUS$140
  • High-end bedGresham or Sandy chain motel room, a night, per roomUS$220

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$45 · Mid US$95 · High US$180

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Name twinned with Dull, Scotland and Bland Shire, AustraliaBoring & Dull Day each AugustSpringwater Corridor TrailGateway to Mount Hood National Forest
Airports
PDX Portland International (About 30–40 min by car via I-84 and US-26; no direct bus to Boring.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Dec (19 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Boring: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

18 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

15 rd

Mar

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

17 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

15 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

13°C (55°F)

4 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

14°C (57°F)

4 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

13 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

18 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

19 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car only. There is no public transport in Boring. US-26 (Mount Hood Highway) and Oregon Highway 212 are the two roads in; the Springwater Corridor Trail is the car-free option, on foot or by bike, west toward Gresham and Portland.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Portlandgo

Door to door: About 40 min

Car west on US-26, about 30–40 min

Better base than Boring for everything except the trail and the pubs.

Mount Hood National Forest

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car east on US-26 through Sandy, about 45–60 min to the forest boundary

Camping permitted; the closest forest edge is about 40 km (25 mi) southeast of Boring.

Gresham

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Car west on US-26, about 15–20 min

Where you actually sleep if you want to be near Boring.

Sandy

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Car southeast on US-26, about 15–20 min

Motels, groceries and the Mount Hood road.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Gresham

Closest real lodging cluster, 15–20 min west on US-26; chain motels and easy parking.

Sandy

15–20 min southeast on US-26; the practical base if Mount Hood is the point of the trip.

Portland

30–40 min west; best if Boring is a half-day detour, not a destination.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$40–70 excl. bed (picnic, trail, one drink)
Mid
$70–120 excl. bed (pub meal, 18 holes, fuel)
High
$120+ excl. bed (restaurant meal, taxi back to Portland)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Gresham or Sandy chain motel room1 × 1 night × US$140US$140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$95US$190
Rental car, one day1 × US$75US$75
Fuel, Portland–Boring–Mount Hood loop1 × US$15US$15
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$46
Trip total≈ US$253 per person per day, bed includedUS$506

2026 estimate in US dollars; Oregon has no sales tax, so shelf prices are what you pay. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Pub burger with fries$14–20
Pint of craft beer$6–9
9 holes / 18 holes at Mountain View Golf CourseLower off-peak; check current rates.$20 / $35
Rideshare, Boring to GreshamSupply is thin late at night.$18–30
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low-crime small town; the real risks are the highway (US-26 traffic, no footpaths between stops), winter ice on the trail and long waits for a rideshare after the pubs close.
  • No public transport and no lodging in town: without a car you cannot get in or out.
  • US-26 is a fast highway with few crossings; drive, do not walk between stops.
  • Some businesses are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays — check before you drive out.
  • Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on the trail east of Boring.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Clackamas County non-emergency
503-655-8211
Poison control
1-800-222-1222

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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Clackamas County non-emergency503-655-8211
  • Poison control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates in Boring; national embassies and consulates are in Portland, Seattle or Washington, DC — check your own country's list.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rideshare Boring → Gresham: $18–30, about 20 min
  • Rideshare Boring → Portland airport (PDX): $55–80, about 40 min
  • Mountain View Golf Course, 18 holes: $35, lower off-peak

Say or show

  • Where is the Springwater Corridor trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
  • Is there any public transport from here? — Is there a bus?
  • Do you take card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Table for two, please — A table for two, please
  • How far is it to Sandy? — How far to Sandy?
  • Could you call me a taxi? — Call me a taxi, please

No public transport and no lodging in town: plan the drive and the bed before you go.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Boring. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep (dry, warm); Aug for Boring & Dull Day · avoid Nov–Mar (rain, short days, some trail sections muddy) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PDX: last sensible drive time to Gresham or Sandy, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: the Highway 212 crossroads and the Springwater Corridor trailhead.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the pubs, the golf course and the trail, plus eat pages with last orders.
  4. Boring & Dull Day fixture so the August date can go green.

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