The Best Trails in Portland, Oregon (United States)

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Photo of Forest Park /Newton Road loop Photo of Portland 4T Loop (modified), Portland, Oregon Photo of Irving
  • Forest Park /Newton Road loop

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    Distance
    4.55mi
    Elevation +
    997f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofForest Park /Newton Road loop Photo ofForest Park /Newton Road loop Photo ofForest Park /Newton Road loop

    Longish uphill through nice second growth forest with many ferns, then last 25% along power line right of way, with great views of Portland, confluence of Whilamette and Columbia, and Mt. St. Helens, and even Mt. Ranier ...

  • Distance
    9.74mi
    Elevation +
    1424f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofPortland 4T Loop (modified), Portland, Oregon Photo ofPortland 4T Loop (modified), Portland, Oregon Photo ofPortland 4T Loop (modified), Portland, Oregon

    Tram, Trail, Train and Trolley path around Portland, Oregon. Great views of the city and major parks. This is the original 4T Loop modified to hike through the Hoyt Arboretum instead of taking the MAX at the Oregon Zoo s...

  • Irving

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    Distance
    215.12mi
    Elevation +
    7283f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofIrving Photo ofIrving Photo ofIrving

    Portland to Corvallis, ran out of time for Eugene stops on route.

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  • Council Crest/Tryon Creek Loop

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    Distance
    16.13mi
    Elevation +
    2264f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCouncil Crest/Tryon Creek Loop Photo ofCouncil Crest/Tryon Creek Loop Photo ofCouncil Crest/Tryon Creek Loop

    This route starts at the Portland Heights Park parking lot and goes through the Marquam Nature Park, the waterfront, River View Natural Area, Tryon Creek, and Terwilliger Boulevard. Most of the hike is along dirt trails ...

  • Alameda Ridge loop

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    Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofAlameda Ridge loop Photo ofAlameda Ridge loop Photo ofAlameda Ridge loop

    Starting at Rose City Park this loop explores the nine staircases of Alameda Ridge. The route is designed to provide the most elevation gain for the walker so there are nine staircases ascents and only two descents. Ther...

  • Saltzman/Burgerville 10.5 miles

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    Distance
    10.56mi
    Elevation +
    1706f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSaltzman/Burgerville 10.5 miles Photo ofSaltzman/Burgerville 10.5 miles Photo ofSaltzman/Burgerville 10.5 miles

    This hike begins at the Saltzman Parking Area off of NW Skyline Blvd. After initially descending NW Saltzman Road, you should fork left on to Wildwood, ascend the Trillium Trail, and follow Springville Road down to NW Br...

  • Fairview/Knights 8.2 miles

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    8.18mi
    Elevation +
    1302f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofFairview/Knights 8.2 miles Photo ofFairview/Knights 8.2 miles Photo ofFairview/Knights 8.2 miles

    This route starts at SW Fairview and SW Knights in the Hoyt Arboretum. Following the Marquam trail initially, it cuts across Highway 26 leading up to Council Crest Park, then down to the Marquam Shelter, along the waterf...

  • Distance
    2.29mi
    Elevation +
    351f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofRhododendron Garden and Reed College Photo ofRhododendron Garden and Reed College Photo ofRhododendron Garden and Reed College

    A lovely hike; check on-line to find what days you can get into the Rhododendon Garden for free. You can bring frozen peas or some such thing to feed the ducks.

  • Saltzman 6.8 miles

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    6.86mi
    Elevation +
    974f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSaltzman 6.8 miles Photo ofSaltzman 6.8 miles

    This hike begins at the Saltzman Parking Area off of NW Skyline Blvd. After initially descending Firelane 5, you should fork left on to Wildwood, ascend the Trillium Trail, and follow the Hardesty trail to Leif Erikson. ...

  • Distance
    14.10mi
    Elevation +
    1716f
    TrailRank
    23

    This hike starts at Portland Heights Park, and goes through Council Crest, along the west waterfront, across the Sellwood Bridge, and along Springwater on the Willamette until crossing the Tillikum Bridge and finally ret...

  • Alameda Ridge/Mt. Tabor loop

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    Distance
    12.38mi
    Elevation +
    1024f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofAlameda Ridge/Mt. Tabor loop Photo ofAlameda Ridge/Mt. Tabor loop

    Starting at Rose City Park this hike first goes through the many staircases of Alameda Ridge and then cuts down across I-84 to Mt. Tabor Park. The route then takes a new approach to return to Rose City Park passing throu...

  • Whilamette River loop / Wake St

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    Distance
    17.87mi
    Elevation +
    131f
    TrailRank
    19

    Excellent ride; "Portland in a bottle". Bit of messy detours around Hawthorne Bridge and especially around Selwood Bridge due to mammoth rebuilding ongoing to 2016. sih, cvg

  • Powell Butte Single Loop (4-1-20)

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    Distance
    7.08mi
    Elevation +
    899f
    TrailRank
    16

    Kinda soupy due to the rain. The parking lot is closed, so you have to hike in from one of the entry gates. People on the trails were nervous passing by. It's like something out of "I Am Legend."

  • Portland Ride - Council Crest

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    Distance
    15.71mi
    Elevation +
    1453f
    TrailRank
    15

    Ride up to Portland's council crest. Note the time stopped in the middle. This is me getting a ticket from Portland police for disobeying traffic signals. Nice. These are the same guys who don’t bother to track down the ...

  • mentalmap3 coords

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    Distance
    0.98mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    12
    Photo ofmentalmap3 coords

    project for GEO375 January 2021 corresponds to audio track 20210122_165121 about 35min of audio Track 20210122-165311

  • Portland Riverfront

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    Distance
    3.44mi
    Elevation +
    233f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofPortland Riverfront Photo ofPortland Riverfront Photo ofPortland Riverfront

    Endless loops are possible and if you wish, you can include the new Sellwood Bridge.

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