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Peninsula Crossing Greenway

The 3.5-mile Peninsula Crossing Trail crosses the North Portland peninsula between the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The paved pedestrian and bike path connects neighborhoods to workplaces, schools and the natural areas Willamette Cove and Smith and Bybee Wetlands.

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There are trailheads at North Princeton Street and Carey Boulevard near the south end of the trail and at North Columbia Court off Columbia Boulevard.

Oxbow Regional Park

Located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge, Oxbow Regional Park offers rare access to many of the region’s natural wonders while providing a variety of unique recreational opportunities. The river draws swimmers, rafters, kayakers and drift boats carrying anglers.

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From I-84, take the Troutdale exit (17). Go past the truck stop to the light and turn right on 257th. Go 3 miles to Division Street and turn left. Continue east for 5 miles following the signs. Turn left on Oxbow Parkway and drive 1.6 miles to the park entrance.

Orchard Park

This 21-acre community park provides unique recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities. A 1/2-mile paved path leads through open and wooded natural areas with viewpoints, boardwalks and bridges over Rock Creek. Benches are provided throughout the park along the paved pathway. The playground - with climbing boulder - and nine-hole disc golf course offer a range of options for active play.

Address: 
20900 NW Amberwood Dr Hillsboro, OR 97124

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Portland's first official urban wildlife refuge, Oaks Bottom is a 170 acre complex of meadows, woodlands and wetlands on the east bank of the Willamette River just north of the Sellwood Bridge. The refuge is the largest remaining natural area within the lower Willamette River floodplain and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened salmon and over 175 bird species.

Address: 
SE 7th Ave & SE Sellwood Blvd Portland, OR 97202

Noble Woods Park

This nature park is a treasure of Hillsboro - providing unspoiled recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Paved and soft-surface paths lead through open and wooded natural areas with viewpoints, boardwalks and bridges over Rock Creek.

Benches are provided throughout the park along the paved pathway. There is also a picnic shelter.

Address: 
475 SW Century Blvd or 23480 W Baseline Rd Hillsboro, OR 97123

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