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A forested urban natural area in southwest Portland with creekside trails, horse routes, and a bike path.
11321 S. Terwilliger Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 · Portland, OR
Tryon Creek State Natural Area covers about 658 acres of second-growth forest on the edge of Portland, reached in roughly fifteen minutes from downtown. Tryon Creek winds through the park, and visitors can see woodland birds, squirrels, wildflowers, and other wildlife. The park has around eight miles of hiking trails, several bridges, and a boardwalk over a wetland. A paved accessible trail, the Trillium Trail, is about 0.3 miles long. Separate gravel loops serve horseback riders, and a paved path runs alongside Terwilliger Boulevard for cyclists. The Nature Center offers park information, gifts, and exhibits, and staff and partners lead educational programs and guided hikes through the year. A day-use parking permit is required.
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