Oaks Bottom Loop Hike is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Portland, Oregon that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This is a nice walk or mountain bike ride along a wetland full of birds with a return along the Willamette River. This is a great place to go bird watching. You will follow a path along the east side of a wetland area where you may see some Flycatchers or even ospreys that nest nearby. Once you get to the northern parking area you will turn around and then return via the beautiful Springwater bike trail.
The best parking area is the one on the corner of Southeast 7th Ave and Sellwood Ave near the baseball field. There is no fee to park here.
March 2, 2021
February 27, 2021Muddy today, pretty views of the wetlands, trail has been cleared of storm damage.
February 23, 2021great hike for all skill levels. a little muddy but beautiful
February 21, 2021February 20, 2021February 7, 2021February 7, 2021January 25, 2021Saw some hyna on da trail. she was doing yoga at sunset right on the bridge. Normally I’d try to mack on her, but something about da reflection of da sunset in n the water, low key, had me in my feelz dawg. Serio. I chose nature dis time. And sabes que? I wasn’t mad at it foo. No worriez, holmez. If da pinta taught me anything, it was patience homie, for real. Luvs out there somewhere 4 me just like it is 4 everyone. Hang in there locos y locas.
January 18, 2021Very busy! Lots of maskless walkers. Beautiful.
January 16, 2021Beautiful and nicely cut back, people were conscientious of mask wearing and bring little binoculars so you can see the family of 8 herons.
January 16, 2021January 16, 2021Beautiful view and easy trail! There are some tents set up towards the end of the loop. The water level was high and the whole wetland was bursting with ducks and even a nutria.
January 14, 2021I saw SO much wildlife here! Bald eagles, nutria, coots, ducks... it was a great walk. Not too strenuous at all. Due to the storm on 1/12, there’s a ton of debris on the trail and one big fallen tree that can easily be walked around.
January 10, 2021January 9, 2021Awesome need to arrive early
January 1, 2021Awesome but muddy in some parts
December 17, 2020pretty decent after work trail
December 12, 2020November 28, 2020One of my most favorite places for local birdwatching. However, given the amount of bikers on the return path, I usually just walk down the trail till the park and then turn around and walk back through the woods.
November 28, 2020November 26, 2020S
November 14, 2020November 8, 2020Only drawback is the portion on the bike corridor, difficult as a pedestrian! Otherwise beautiful, especially with the fall colors
October 28, 2020Great easy trail.. not super trafficked, nice loop. Really enjoyed it!
October 15, 2020October 11, 2020I loved this simple and beautiful trail. I wandered off of the paved path (turning left instead of right into the habitat area) to walk a trail through the trees alongside the Willamette. While in there I came face to face with a dear. Then I popped back out onto the paved path and made my way back to the Clearwater trail. Walked/hiked it in the rain and really enjoyed my time.
September 4, 2020Great start for a beginner.
August 24, 2020August 22, 2020Pretty easy trail, but good when hiking with folks that don't hike very often. The unexpected thing i saw today on the trail were three Deer!! Pretty cool. It's also interesting to nose around the creepy crematorium building. I would take my parents here, or walk my dog if I were close, but wouldn't go to far outta my way to do it.
August 16, 2020Love the spring water trail!
