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Forest Park, Portland, OR

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Forest Park

Hike, run or bike more than 80 miles of wooded trails and firelanes in the hills above northwest Portland.

Between NW Skyline Blvd and NW St. Helens Rd, from W Burnside Rd to NW Newberry Rd · Portland, OR

About Forest Park

Forest Park covers about 5,200 acres of native forest inside the Portland city limits. More than 80 miles of trails cross it, including the 30-mile Wildwood Trail, which runs from W Burnside Road northwest to NW Newberry Road. There are more than 40 access points, and over 25 miles of roads, firelanes and trails are open to bikes. More than 100 bird species live here, and Balch Creek is one of three fish-bearing streams.

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The closest stops to Forest Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Pittock Mansion

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    A hilltop 1914 chateau-style mansion with sweeping views of Portland and, on clear days, five Cascade peaks.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

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    Willamette Stone State Heritage Site

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    Small Oregon state heritage site marking the starting point of the Willamette Meridian land survey grid.

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Betsy & Iya

    No admission fee

    A Portland jewelry studio and shop making ethically sourced wedding rings and handcrafted fine jewelry.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

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    Portland Japanese Garden

    Under $25

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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    International Rose Test Garden

    No admission fee

    Portland's oldest continuously operating public rose garden, with skyline and Mount Hood views.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    2.3 mi awayMore like this

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    Family Favorite

    Washington Park

    No admission fee

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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