Directly ahead on this sidewalk is the canal. Not a very inviting place. At about this point is where one picks up the scent of the canal. I think this sign is a Parks Dept. sign. Not sure if this sign just ended up here or that this SuperFund site is pretending to be a park.
Of course, what would any urban trail be without graffiti and generally poorly placed street art? The pilings in the second photo are from days gone by when there was a lot of river traffic and commerce.
Looking west on Skidmore St. in the Sabin area of NE Portland, Or. Skidmore St. is a designated bike road. During commuting hours you are likely to see a range of cyclists on this street..