Hike

The Westside Trail is a regional, multi-use path that will eventually stretch from the Willamette River south to the Tualatin River. The trail makes a great destination for walking or bicycling, wildlife watching, or just exploring.

While some of it is still in the planning stages, most of the trail is complete from Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus to the city of Tigard. The segment through Beaverton will be completed in sections.

Get the Westside Trail Map.

Whether you are seeking excitement or tranquility, Washington Park is the place for you and your family. With over 400 acres of trees, gardens, attractions and playgrounds and 15 miles of trails, this is an oasis of green space just minutes from downtown Portland. Attractions include the Portland Children's Museum, the Portland Japanese Garden, the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, the International Rose Test Garden, and the Hoyt Arboretum.

The woodland trails west of the developed portion of Turner Creek Park are soft surface - crushed rock or wood chips - and lead through a small wetland area that's worth a visit. The loop path around the sports fields and play areas is paved.

Located only minutes from downtown Portland, Tryon Creek State Natural Area is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area and features weekly guided hikes, wildlife classes and seasonal highlights.