Suggestions for Hiking Trail near Portland

Colleen S. • August 26, 2015So peaceful and easy to access. Great trails right along streams with lots of wildlife.

Hiro S. • February 6, 2019Beautiful with the snow.. fantastic hike.

Jocelyn N. • February 11, 2013Parking is tight, so carpool if you can. GREAT trail for jogging strollers as well as kids / family walks. www.jocelynelson.com

Niki I. • September 6, 2012Great trail for running!

Colin N. • August 19, 2017The jungles of the PNW!

James • November 2, 2011Really nice in Autumn when the leaves turn but great for picnics when it's warm as well.

Stephanie C. • December 31, 2013Beautiful water feature. A lovely place to sit and have lunch or to do leaf-boat races.

GNTLMN • February 19, 2014Right in downtown Portland. Miles and miles of lush green forest and trails for hiking or running. There are a number of entrances. http://www.forestparkconservancy.org

Alisa D. • March 6, 2017Calm, peaceful and 50 beautiful shades of green. Walked down to Obies Bridge. Most trails loop back to the parking lot but there were a few trees down. We took out our new Samsung Gear 360, what fun!

Sara J. • June 29, 2017Can park at Marquam and hike all of the way up to Council Crest for a great view of the city and Mt Hood.

Colleen S. • August 26, 2015Love the volleyball sand court and the space to spread out and relax nice community feel.

Liz S. • September 11, 2011Great swimming spot for the dog on a hot day.

James B. • April 17, 2013Peaceful walk

Arash N. • June 26, 2017Beautiful place to ride your bike or go for a run

Ann • September 2, 2011If you want to try the best selection of binoculars, scopes and accessories, visit the Nature Store. Their expert staff will help you choose just the right equipment for your needs!

cami j. • September 6, 2015great place for a run.

jessica c. • March 31, 2014Lower Macleay Park Trailhead to Pittock Mansion: 5 miles Maple Trail: 6 miles Lower Maple Trail loop: 3 miles (hike then feed on NW 23rd Ave)

MacKenzie E. • April 26, 2013Beautiful, shady trails right in the middle of town. Great for a quick workout.

Samantha O. • February 21, 2010While you're walking/running along the paved path, check out all the Portland Health Course signs! Do the exercises!

Kimberly S. • March 20, 2011Beautiful trials, creeks, and trees. Covered and uncovered picnic area at the top of the trial :)

Aimee P. • December 1, 2013Great trail to walk on and the golf course provides nice scenery .

Lynn H. • September 10, 2011Fun for biking, even with kids. Little mundane for hiking, but plenty of short scenic hikes branching off main trail. Kids love exploring south side forest trails of Powell Butte.

David M. • August 9, 2010Super family friendly place (playground) and cool place to go running. It's actually quite a big park.

Andrew C. • September 3, 2015Lots of grass. Tennis courts. Basketball. Children's area. Dog park.

Quonji • June 30, 2014Amazingly fragrant and well kept rare gem of a park.

justin m. • June 7, 2018There's a lot of history dating back as far as the late 1800s. Beautiful views, hiking trails, and a host of wonderfully preserved architecture that is currently in the process of being restored.

Brian M. • February 15, 2015Beautiful views of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood. Easy, paved hiking trails.