Ainsworth State Park
Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's playground and camper's delight.
Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's playground and camper's delight.
A popular trailhead to Forest Park, Macleay Park features trails that connect to the Wildwood Trail, The Audubon Society Sanctuary and Washington Park.
This gravel based, shared-use trail in east Clark County is located on the westside of Lacamas Lake and Lacamas Creek. It provides superb opportunities to view birds, rock formations and waterfalls, along with offering picnicking stops, extensive waterfront access and a children's play center. Clark County and Camas own interconnected trail sections - some paved, some primitive. There is ample parking at the south end of the trail, at Heritage Park. There is a small parking area at the north end of the trail, off Goodwin Road.
The 725-acre Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a tranquil sanctuary for both people and animals. 4.5 miles of soft-surface walking trails provide opportunities for birdwatching, photography, contemplation, and exploring nature with children.
Hyland forest park is an isolated woodland in the midst of heavy residential development that contains both wetland and upland habitat. This 60-yer-old, second-growth stand Douglas fir grove provides an island sanctuary for woodland birds and even affords foraging habitat for pileated woodpecker. The northern red-legged frog uses the pond in the northeast corner of the park as a breeding ground.
The unpaved trails are lined with enchanter's nightengale, fringecup, and pink flowered geraniums.
The Arboretum has over 12 miles of paved and soft-surface hiking trails winding through beautiful woodlands and providing expansive views of Portland.