Best trails in Portland, Oregon

Follow this trail to Pittock Mansion for a panoramic view of Portland. You will have great views of Portland and will also have a great opportunity for bird watching. Take the time to explore the grounds. The building is overseen by the Bureau of Parks and Recreation and it is open for touring.Show more

The trail starts next to the Pay to Park Station to the right of the entrance. Be sure to hike this trail south to north because parts of the Wildwood trail are part of one-way loops that only allow traffic going northbound. Show more

Note: As of July 30, 2020, the Terry Riley Bridge near 4th Ave Trail and along Lewis and Clark Trail will be closed until further notice, due to safety concerns. Please use another designated trail. For more information, please see https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=103 Over three bridges and through the woods, this trail through the lush urban preserve is just minutes away from downtown Portland. This gem of a park offers various trails, including this loop which allows one to enjoy a several mile trail through the moss covered Pacific Northwest rainforest. Because of the ample free parking and great nature center, this park is very popular among locals for exercise, trail running, and nature walks.Show more

Grounds are open to the public (and free!) every day of the year from 5 am – 10 pm. The visitor center, however, is only open on weekdays from 9 am - 4 pm. For more information: https://www.hoytarboretum.org/Show more

Take a ride or a walk around this beautiful city park which holds 3 different reservoirs for Portland. Although there is no swimming in the reservoirs for obvious reasons, this park has plenty of other things to offer the whole family including picnic areas, a dog park, monuments, and public art, and even volleyball and tennis areas. There is a small visitor center and bathrooms above the amphitheater. Accessibility: This trail is partially paved and partially dirt. The width is typically at least three feet. There are multiple steep sections on this trail with a grade estimated over 12% that may make it not navigable for manual wheelchairs and strollers. From the pictures there appear to be some areas with staircases. There is a shorter more accessible trail which is all a non-vehicular paved surface and mostly a grade of less than 5% that can be viewed here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/mount-tabor-paved-trailShow more

This path follows the most popular and beautiful trails in Washington Park to connect you with all the major sites and attractions within the area. This is a great walk for the family as it includes a zoo and very cool Japanese Garden area. The Wildwood Trail is one of the best trails in all of Washington Park and you will travel over most of it. There are a lot of trails that intersect the track so you can explore around the area as well.Show more

Down, down, down. See the beautiful view of the St. John's Bridge. Then up, up, up to the car. Trail is tough, hard clay, so not muddy in rain, but can be a little slippery. Show more

Start at the Ridge trailhead at the bottom of the SJ bridge, take Leif Erikson to Hardesty, down Trillium and Wildwood back to Ridge intersection. 5 mile loop with spread out elevation changes for moderate hiking. The Trillium Trail is outstanding in the early spring!Show more