Oregon City, Oregon
Top Spots in and near Oregon City
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Gladstone, Oregon
Run the Clackamette Park Loop
1.2 mi / 10 ft gainClackamette Park is known for its prime destination right off of the freeway and across from Oregon City's most popular shopping area, but it's frequented for its public boat dock, RV facilities, and handicap-accessible picnic benches. While the rest of Portland's parks freeze over or flood, Clac...Read more -
Oregon City, Oregon
Walk the Canemah Bluff Loop
4.51.6 mi / 200 ft gainYou'll never stumble upon Canemah Park unless you're really looking for it. Tucked away in the hills of Oregon City above the Locks, this residential park has a miniature-sized set of everything you'd expect in a children's park: Playground, picnic benches, bathrooms, and wide, forested trails. D...Read more -
West Linn, Oregon
Run Old River Road to George Rogers Park
5.04.8 mi / 100 ft gainPortland and its surrounding suburbs are filled with trails and hidden treasures, including this stretch along the Willamette River. This road is a super popular pedestrian path and can be accessed from West Linn, the Mary's Woods and Marylhurst Development, or from Lake Oswego off of Highway 43....Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Tryon Creek Outer Loop
4.55.12 mi / 554 ft gainTryon Creek State Park has a fantastic, well-maintained trail system that’s a great alternative to Portland’s downtown Washington Park and Forest Park. It’s a super family-friendly area with a Nature Center that hosts kid’s events year-round. This entire area is relatively small and therefore eas...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Tryon Creek Triple Bridge Loop
3.35 mi / 479 ft gainTryon Creek Triple Bridge Loop is a scenic approximately 3.5-mile loop with bridge crossings near downtown Portland. This trail is a great way to get outside, stretch your legs, and feel like you're away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This trail is dog-friendly on-leash. If you're look...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Run Springwater Corridor Trail
4.07 mi / 50 ft gainSpringwater Corridor is a 40-mile paved trail that stretches from downtown Portland all the way to Boring. This trail is wide, virtually flat, and yes, paved - but there is a clear manmade path on the dirt shoulders that's friendlier to knees. Any given day, you'll see dozens of cyclists and pede...Read more -
Tualatin, Oregon
Kayaking the Lower Tualatin River
4.0The Tualatin River runs from Hagg Lake, near Forest Grove, then travels through many small towns before it empties into the Willamette River at Willamette Park.Start at the Tualatin Community Park in Tualatin and paddle down to Willamette Park in West Linn. This section offers a few miles of easy...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Paddle Around Ross Island
5.0This is a great little adventure for those looking to get on the water, but who don’t have time to escape the city. Paddle the loop around Ross Island for a scenic workout and a relaxing picnic.To begin your loop, put-in at Sellwood Riverfront Park – it features easy parking and sandy beach at al...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Leach Botanical Gardens
0.51 mi / 89 ft gainLeach Botanical Garden is a 17-acre urban sanctuary located in outer Southeast Portland, OR, offering visitors a serene escape into nature. Established over 40 years ago, the garden is often a surprising discovery for locals and tourists alike. It features a diverse landscape, including a four-...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Ole Bolle Troll
5.0Have you heard of the PNW trolls? There are 6 total in Washington and Oregon. Ole Bolle, the Portland Troll, is an art installation located at the Nordic Northwest Campus in Tualatin Valley, Oregon. Crafted by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, Ole Bolle is part of the “Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bi...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Mount Tabor Park
4.3Sitting 400 feet above the city with views of Mt. Hood and Portland doesn't sound to bad right?? Mount Tabor is located in Southeast Portland and is a once active volcano. There are 196 acres of park for you to explore. In order to photograph the best pictures of Mt. Hood I highly suggest gettin...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Powell Butte Nature Park Loop
6.22 mi / 1004 ft gainBefore officially becoming a nature park in 1987, Powell Butte was primarily known for being home to four 50-million gallon underground reservoirs. Today, the wide expanse of land is packed with miles of trails-- the perfect place for hikers, mountain bikers, and even horseback riders to get thei...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Night Photography at the OMSI Dock
4.5Starting at OMSI, walk towards the Hawthorne bridge, and away from the Tillicum bridge. After about a tenth of a mile, you will see a dock and the Hawthorne bridge. Walk down on the dock, or take pictures from above. For added adventure, walk under the Hawthorne bridge and take pictures from the ...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Mount Tabor Loop
4.51.88 mi / 325 ft gainMount Tabor City Park is located in the heart of southeast Portland and is situated atop an extinct volcano. It’s comprised of more than 190 acres of beautiful Douglas Fir forest and features several relatively easy routes to the top: the easiest being the road you can drive (but what’s the fun i...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Laurelhurst Park Loop
1.17 mi / 125 ft gainThe Laurelhurst Park Loop in Portland, Oregon, is known for its scenic beauty, ease of access, and dog-friendly paths. This urban trail features a peaceful loop around a serene pond, lush greenery, and towering trees, making it popular for leisurely walks, jogging, and family outings. The par...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Waterfront Park
4.52.68 mi / 79 ft gainLooking for a quick run along the water in the heart of Portland? Look no further. This relatively flat 2.6 mile loop runs right along the Willamette and features great views of the city’s bridges, river, the downtown skyline, and all of the fun people enjoying this urban park. From the Salmon S...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Oregon City
Estacada, Oregon
Lazy Bend
Overview
Lazy Bend Campground sits next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River, close to the city of Estacada. The adjacent river provide...
Estacada, Oregon
Lockaby
Overview
Lockaby Campground is ideally located next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the lush, green mountains of northern Orego...
Estacada, Oregon
Armstrong
Overview
Armstrong Campground is a small but beautiful place to camp, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river...
Estacada, Oregon
Fish Creek (Or)
Overview
Fish Creek Campground is ideally located next to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides ac...
Estacada, Oregon
Roaring River
Overview
Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the beautiful Cascade Range of northern O...
Estacada, Oregon
Sunstrip
Overview
Sunstrip Campground is a primitive campground on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. It provides access to a varie...
