Existing trails are complete or near completion and open to the public (as of November 2017). They connect neighborhoods, schools, parks and jobs; provide access to nature; and present opportunities to hike, bike, walk, run and roll.
Banks-Vernonia Trail
21 miles
Pedestrians, bikes, horses
This multi-use trail built on a former railroad line crosses farms and forestland to connect Banks to Vernonia. Pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians are allowed. Oregon State Parks manages the trail.
Beaver Creek Trail
2 miles; 5 additional miles planned
Pedestrian, 40-mile Loop
Located on the east side of Troutdale in a wooded canyon, this trail is geared for hikers. A multi-use extension of the trail will eventually connect the Sandy River in Troutdale to the Springwater Trail in Gresham, completing the last major gap in the 40-mile loop.
Rail-trails
Rail-trails are multi-use paths that follow railroad corridors. They tend to be relatively flat and straight, and can range from urban to rural settings. Rails-to-trails, built on former rail corridors, differ from rails-with-trails, which are built next to active rail lines. Examples of both can be found throughout the Metro area. Notable rails-to-trails include the Trolley Trail, Springwater Trail and Banks-Vernonia Trail. The Springwater-on-the-Willamette Trail is a classic example of a rail-with-trail. More information on rail-trails can be found at www.railstotrails.org.
Cazadero Trail
10 miles; 5 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes, horses
Cyclists, pedestrians and equestrians can experience the beauty of North Fork Deep Creek Canyon along this rail-to-trail that will one day connect the communities of Boring, Barton and Estacada. Oregon State Parks manages the trail.
Clackamas River Greenway
2 miles; 7 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
People can experience this trail at a number of spots including Clackamas Cove in Oregon City, Cross Park in Gladstone, and the Old 82nd Avenue pedestrian bridge that connects the two cities.
Columbia Slough Trail
15 miles; 11 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes, 40-mile Loop
From Kelley Point Park at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, this trail runs east along the Columbia Slough to Gresham, passing several natural areas along the way. West of I-205 the trail is paved and open to bicyclists. East of I-205 the trail is made of wood chips and limits users to travel on foot. Portland Parks & Recreation manages the trail.
Water trails
Water trails are waterway segments designated for non-motorized travel. They offer opportunities to experience the region’s rivers and natural areas from an on-the-water perspective. Water trail development provides access points to launch and land canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, row boats and other non-motorized watercraft. To find out more about the status of these efforts, visit the websites below:
The region’s six water trails are:
Clackamas River Water Trail
Columbia Slough Water Trail
Lower Columbia River Water Trail
Sandy River Water Trail
Tualatin River Water Trail
Willamette River Water Trail
Crown Zellerbach Trail
22 miles
Pedestrians, mountain bikes, horses
A former rail line and logging road, the Crown Zellerbach was converted to a multi-use trail connecting Scappoose to Vernonia in Columbia County.
Emerald Necklace Trail
6 miles; 5 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
Forest Grove’s vision for a greenway encircling the city well on its way to reality. The Old Town Loop Trail and the Highway 47 Trail offer joggers and bicyclists two completed sections of the Emerald Necklace.
Fanno Creek Trail
8 miles; 2 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
Beaverton to Garden Home. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation and the City of Tigard manage the trail.
Gresham-Fairview Trail
4 miles; 2 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
This rail-to-trail connects the Springwater Trail north to the Columbia Slough and Marine Drive Trails. The City of Gresham manages the trail.
Hagg Lake Trail
14 miles; 3 additional miles proposed
Pedestrians, mountain bikes
Originating at the north end of the Yamhelas Westsider Trail, the future Hagg Lake Trail would head west along Scoggins Creek to join the 14-mile system of hiking and mountain biking trails currently encircling the lake and managed by Washington County.
Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
4 miles; 2 additional miles planned
Pedestrians
This urban-yet-natural hiking trail connects the Hillsdale neighborhood in southwest Portland south to Lake Oswego via Marshall Park and Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Portland Parks & Recreation and Oregon State Parks manage the trail.
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
62 miles; 11 additional miles planned
Bikes
Once known as the King of Roads the Historic Highway is now considered by many to be the King of Trails. Sixty-two of the original 73 miles of the Historic Highway are now open to bicyclists. Once restored, the remaining 11 miles of trail segments will allow bicyclists to travel the majestic Columbia River Gorge from Troutdale to The Dalles without riding along I-84. Oregon State Parks manages the trail.
I-205 Trail
19 miles; 20 additional miles proposed
Pedestrians, bikes
This commuter trail runs parallel to the I-205 freeway, connecting the Columbia River at Vancouver to the Clackamas River at Gladstone. Owned and managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the multi-use path is proposed to continue south to West Linn and Tualatin. ODOT’s Oregon City - West Linn Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Concept Plan will identify a preferred alignment for a safer, more comfortable crossing for people biking and walking across the Willamette River between the communities of Oregon City and West Linn.
I-84 Trail
5 miles; 2 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
This Oregon Department of Transportation-managed commuter trail runs along the I-84 freeway from Parkrose to Fairview. A proposed extension would connect the trail to Salish Ponds, Fairview Woods Park and Wood Village.
Ice Age Tonquin Trail
5 miles; 17 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
The cities of Wilsonville, Sherwood and Tualatin are collaborating to develop this new trail that will interpret the dramatic geologic landscape left behind by the historic Missoula Floods. The Ice Age Tonquin Trail is in fact a system of trails that includes Sherwood’s Cedar Creek Trail and Tualatin’s Hedges Creek Trail. Walkers, joggers and bicyclists can experience the trail at Graham Oaks Nature Park, Stella Olsen Park and Tualatin Community Park.
Marine Drive Trail
17 miles; 3 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes, 40-mile Loop
Parallel to the Columbia River, this multi-use path stretches from Kelley Point Park in North Portland to Troutdale.
Marquam Trail
5 miles
Pedestrians, 40-mile Loop
The Marquam Trail leads urban hikers through several major southwest Portland destinations such as the Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum, Council Crest Park and Oregon Health and Science University. Portland Parks & Recreation manages the trail.
Mount Scott Trail
3 miles; 4 additional miles planned
Pedestrians
The Mount Scott Trail follows Mount Scott Creek, connecting Mount Talbert Nature Park to several Happy Valley neighborhoods. A planned extension will follow Veterans Creek to Johnson Creek and the I-205 Trail. North Clackamas Parks & Recreation and the City of Happy Valley manage the trail.
Peninsula Crossing Trail
4 miles
Pedestrians, bikes
Adjacent to the railroad, this multi-use path crosses the North Portland peninsula between the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Portland Parks & Recreation manages the trail.
Rock Creek Trail
8 miles; 5 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
The Rock Creek Trail follows a scenic greenway from Bethany to Hillsboro and will connect to the Tualatin River Greenway in Rood Bridge Park when completed. The City of Hillsboro and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation manage the trail.
Rosemont Trail
5 miles
Pedestrians, bikes
Bicyclists and pedestrians can use this paved east-west trail connecting Luscher Farm in Lake Oswego to West Linn. The City of Lake Oswego manages the western portion of the trail.
Sandy River Greenway and Trail
2 miles; 6 miles proposed
Pedestrians, bikes, 40-mile Loop
Nature lovers can experience the Sandy River Greenway at several public parks, including Dodge Park, Oxbow Regional Park and Dabney State Park. A paved multi-use path spans the river next to I-84 and connects Lewis and Clark State Park to downtown Troutdale and Chinook Landing Nature Park.
Springwater Trail
21 miles; an additional half mile planned
Pedestrians, bikes, 40-mile Loop
The Springwater Trail is a former railroad line that connects Portland, Gresham and Boring. It also connects to the Cazadero Trail in the east and the Willamette River Greenway in the west. Most of the trail parallels Johnson Creek and connects several significant parks, natural areas and wildlife refuges, including Oaks Bottom, Beggars Tick, Powell Butte and Gresham’s Main City Park. The cities of Portland and Gresham and Clackamas County manage the trail.
Sunrise Corridor Trail
2 miles; 2 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
Adjacent to the Sunrise Corridor Highway, this commuter-oriented path runs from the I-205 Trail east to 152nd Drive in Happy Valley. Plans are in place to extend the highway and path further east. The Oregon Department of Transportation manages the path.
Terwilliger Trail
8 miles
Pedestrians, bikes, 40-mile Loop
This multi-use path stretches from Duniway Park in downtown Portland to downtown Lake Oswego, passing Lewis and Clark College and Tryon Creek State Natural Area. A short segment through the Burlingame neighborhood follows on-street bike lanes and sidewalks. Portland Parks & Recreation and Oregon State Parks manage the trail.
Tickle Creek Trail
6 miles; 12 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
Adjacent to Tickle Creek in Sandy, this gravel, multi-use trail will connect to the Cazadero Trail in Barton when completed. The City of Sandy manages the trail.
Trolley Trail
7 miles
Pedestrians, bikes
This multi-use path follows a former streetcar corridor from Milwaukie to Gladstone, and connects to the major Orange Line transit station at Park Avenue.
Tualatin River Greenway Trail
6 miles; 19 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
Walkers, joggers and bicyclists can experience the Tualatin River from the multi-use path as it passes through Cook Park, Tualatin Community Park and Browns Ferry Park in Tigard and Tualatin. Planned extensions will one day connect the trail to King City and the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge in the west, and to Lake Oswego and West Linn in the east.
Waterhouse Trail
6 miles; 1 additional mile planned
Pedestrians, bikes
This multi-use path follows a power transmission corridor from Portland Community College’s Rock Creek Campus to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation manages the trail.
Westside Trail
12 miles; 12 additional miles planned
Pedestrians, bikes
The Westside Trail connects the Willamette River and Forest Park in northwest Portland to the Tualatin River. It runs through Beaverton, Tigard and King City, and largely follows a power transmission corridor. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation manages the trail.
Wildwood Trail
30 miles
Pedestrians, 40-mile Loop
The region’s longest completed trail, the Wildwood lets hikers wind through Forest Park and other parks in west Portland, including Washington Park, Hoyt Arboretum and the Oregon Zoo. Mountain bikes are not allowed on the Wildwood Trail but are allowed on several miles of dirt roads in Forest Park, including Leif Erikson Drive. Portland Parks & Recreation manages the trail.
Willamette Greenway Trail
24 miles open; 57 additional miles proposed
Pedestrians, bikes
Actually a series of several multi-use paths, the Willamette Greenway Trail follows the east and west banks of the Willamette River from Champoeg State Park to the river’s confluence with the Columbia in North Portland. Major built segments include trails at West Linn’s Willamette Park and Mary S. Young State Park, Lake Oswego’s George Rogers Park and Foothills Park, and Portland’s Willamette Park, Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade. Portland has plans to complete the North Portland Willamette Greenway Trail, and upriver in Oregon City, the planned Willamette Falls Riverwalk will provide visitors an up-close experience of North America’s largest waterfall by volume. Someday a world-class trail will follow the Willamette Shore Trolley line from Lake Oswego to John’s Landing. The Willamette Greenway Trail is recognized as a trail of statewide significance.