Run the Saltzman Road Trail

Portland, Oregon

4.5/5
based on 2 reviews

Details

Distance

6 miles

Elevation Gain

700 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Sarah Horn

Wide, well-graded trail that cuts through Forest Park and takes you from the dense lower forest with ferns and evergreens to the ridge of Tualatin Mountains with more deciduous trees and wildflowers.

This trail is an easy out and back from either the west or east side of Forest Park. The east trailhead is off NW Skyline Blvd, on Saltzman Road, which is a dirt/gravel road like the trail. You'll park near the gates where there aren't No Parking signs up (the land around the trail at this point is privately owned so respect the signs). If you start at the east side, you'll park at the Lower Saltzman Trailhead on Saltzman Road, which you get to from NW St Helens Rd. 

The trial is a favorite for Portland runners in any season. It's lightly graveled in places, wide and gently climbs up to the Tualatin Mountains ridge, so it isn't as muddy as other trails. In the spring, the wide trail means more sunlight filters in to the forest floor resulting in blooms of wildflowers.

Multiple trails branch off it or cross it , making it a prime starting point for loops through the Park. Given the slope and condition it's also great for easy mountain biking and tough strollers. 

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Run the Saltzman Road Trail Reviews

I love this trail it has a great view and u can enjoy the downhill but like all trails, u have to come back up and that's wut is keeping me from 5 stars I love it but it's not perfect

So beautiful!

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