McMinnville, Oregon
Top Spots in and near McMinnville
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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 -
Tillamook, Oregon
Short Hike to Munson Creek Falls
4.00.4 miLocated just outside of Tillamook, Oregon, Munson Creek Falls is a must do if you're in the area. Standing at almost 320 feet tall, Munson Creek Falls is one of few waterfalls in Oregon that is over 300ft tall.Because of heavy storms in the area there has been a build up of fallen trees around th...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 -
Tillamook, Oregon
Wilson River Trail
3.018.58 mi / 4879 ft gainThis long trail provides hikers with great views of the corridor in the Coast Range. As the trail follows public land for the most part, there are a couple sections with steady elevation gains to avoid private land: near Lees Camp and Ryan Creek. Although the trail receives some of the most rain...Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
King's Mountain
4.54.47 mi / 2461 ft gainKing's Mountain may be one of the most consistent hikes in the greater Portland area gaining 2,500 vertical-feet over 2.5 miles almost evenly the entire time. The trail starts out at a marked trailhead just west of the Elk Mountain campground (stop there for water and more restrooms in summer &a...Read more -
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 -
Tillamook, Oregon
Fly Fish the Wilson River in Oregon
3.0Driving from Portland, Oregon west towards Tillamook, Oregon this is an easy bank access river to hit with big fish. Approximately 45 - 60 minutes drive from Portland to Highway 6 west towards Tillamook, the rivers runs next to the highway for several miles making it easy to pull-off and hit the ...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Wildwood Trail in Washington Park
5.07.63 mi / 1503 ft gainTake the train to Washington Park and hike through Hoyt Arboretum. This will bypass a few miles of Wildwood Trail, but you won't miss much. In the arboretum, the trail twists and turns through the trees, will smaller trails jutting off to the sides, through other groups of trees (each trail is a...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
Hoyt Arboretum
1.4 mi / 148 ft gainFounded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate visitors, Hoyt Arboretum is a 190-acre park in the forest above Portland's NW area. It's only 15 minutes from downtown! There are 12+ miles of trails to explore, my favorite is the Redwood Trail that takes you through towering redwoods a...Read more -
Polk County, Oregon
Walk the Valley of the Giants
5.0From the parking area, the Valley of the Giants trail crosses the Siletz River and passes a tranquil picnic spot before beginning a 1.3 miles loop trail through some of Oregon's oldest and largest Doug Fir trees. Many reach 500 years in age and heights exceeding 200 feet. In fall, vine maples exp...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
Photograph Downtown Portland From Pittock Mansion
4.7Pittock Mansion offers a one of kind view of downtown Portland. This is a historic site that allows public access throughout the day and night. Parking is available at Pittock until 9pm but if you wish to visit the grounds after hours you can park at the bottom of the driveway, walk around the ga...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 -
Portland, Oregon
Portland Japanese Garden
4.02 mi / 50 ft gainWhile the Portland Japanese Garden is a popular place for tourists, it's also a favorite for Portland residents as it's located right in Washington Park close to trails and across from the Rose Garden. The Japanese Garden also just unveiled its Cultural Crossing expansion in April 2017, which inc...Read more -
Portland, Oregon
International Rose Test Garden
4.6The International Rose Garden located in Washington Park near downtown Portland is a must stop on your visit to the Rose City. The City of Roses, as Portland is known, won't let you down. Portland is host to the largest Rose Test Garden in the U.S. The 5 acre park, with over 7,000 rose bushes, an...Read more