Forest Park
Forest Park
4.5
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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The largest urban park in the county, lined with trails for hiking and biking.
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4.5
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Andrew T
272 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
This is an incredibly beautiful forest to walk around in. If you have the time you can easily spend the whole day there. Lots of undulation so if that’s a difficulty walking need to be considerate of that. But the walking trails are really well paved. Overall rating 9.7
Written 16 October 2022
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Isaac N
3 contributions
Sept 2022
Great hiking . Easy and beautiful. Recommend for a half or full day . Close ride t\from the city. Enjoy.
Written 28 September 2022
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jane801
Rochester, MN16 contributions
Jun 2022
Hard to believe that such a huge and beautiful park is so close to downtown Portland. I stayed in Portland without a car, and walked from my hotel to Pittock Mansion, and then picked up the Wildwood trail. Trails are well maintained and well marked. Dogs are allowed on leash, and bikes are allowed on some trails.
Written 30 June 2022
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Renee L
3 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
It was a beautiful hike, even - maybe especially - on the rainy day we had. From a fairly fit 65-year-old, I would take all the health and fitness advice offered in the tour description seriously. There were some steep inclines and fallen trees to navigate. Wear good, non-slip hiking shoes and bring your own water.
The only complaint I have, that was not made clear in the description or by the guide at the beginning of the hike, was that the tour did not end where it started. This could be very unsettling if you’re not prepared. I ended up at the Japanese Garden and got a Lyft back to my hotel from there.
The only complaint I have, that was not made clear in the description or by the guide at the beginning of the hike, was that the tour did not end where it started. This could be very unsettling if you’re not prepared. I ended up at the Japanese Garden and got a Lyft back to my hotel from there.
Written 13 May 2022
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Betty N
Portland, OR201 contributions
Sept 2021
A Gem! For a city the size of Portland to have this extensive a well maintained Park is outstanding.. The hiking trails are beautiful groomed, well signed and of differing difficulty. The park extends for miles. Hundreds of walking trails.. MID Town!
Written 18 September 2021
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Lori P.
6 contributions
Aug 2021
Hike to the Witches Castle, is really "the hike". The castle is just an old brick building filled with graffiti. I still enjoyed seeing it. However, the hike (if you don't hike) is not flat as described and the lower level trail was closed (we didn't know that until we got to the castle. This meant we had to go back uphill the way we came (didn't want to do that) or find our way out another direction (which we did with the help of a local). beautiful forest.
Written 30 August 2021
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888travelert
Indianapolis, IN115 contributions
May 2021
This is a beautiful park, filled with walking paths and hiking trails. It offers an abundance of flowers and mostly, a big slice of the true Oregan green space,
Written 12 May 2021
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MtStHelens
Vancouver, WA68 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We walked from Pittock Mansion down to the Stone House on 12 March 2021 a lovely warm sunny day, sadly the witches castle/stone house was completely covered in graffiti when we got there, what a complete let down, wasn’t worth the hike down from Pittock mansion. Views from the mansion was definitely worth the drive, as was the mansion tour, you have to pay for parking, but there is an app which is easy to use and you can add more money without returning to your car.
Written 15 March 2021
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Jake R
1 contribution
Dec 2020
I liked it, it was worth seeing. Would I go again? Probably not. If I lived there I would utilize it. But it claims it's the largest urban forest in America, but that is incorrect. The Trinity Forest (Dallas, TX) is more than a 1000 acres larger and is the largest in America.
Written 24 January 2021
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lumen c
4 contributions
Dec 2020
Word to the wise: in the winter, wear good hiking boots! That said, our adventure was so beautifula nd lush. Everything was packed with mosses and ferns. I wish I had a hiking trail into a magical forest in my backyard like the lucky Portlanders!
Written 17 December 2020
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Hikerchick1
Mission Viejo, CA2 contributions
I've heard Forest Park will eventually have a parking lot, visitor's center and restrooms. But, I can't find any type of timeline for when construction will be started/completed. Does anyone know? Thank you!
2again
Chatham, IL742 contributions
I don't know, but there should be a dept. of parks that you can contact.
CarlaToronto
Toronto8 contributions
I am travelling to Portland for the first time this summer.
Forest park has so many trails, which trails would be you suggest to be the top 3. i fear i will not be able to walk all the trails, but would like to make the most of it.
Any suggestions?
Thank you
Carla
Loveworldtravel
Portland, OR35 contributions
Hi, Carla,
I'm new to Portland so I'm not sure which trails we took. I'll text my daughter and ask for her recommendations and get back to you.
Cheers,
Sharon
Meghan B
Lacey, WA16 contributions
Can you please tell me are leashed dogs ok to visit?
Justa Travlr
Loveland, OH18 contributions
Yes. We saw several dogs on a leash. I'd keep them away from the creek though.
Are there any entrance or parking fees?
Barry B
Saint Simons Island, GA51 contributions
Nope
Courtney C
Colorado Springs, CO
How long should we schedule if we want to drive around the park and maybe get out to take photos or hike for an hour?
David B
Portland, OR23 contributions
To help set expectations, Forest Park, is mainly literally a forest with a large number of hiking trails in it. The longest trail, the Wildwood trail is 30 miles long in one direction, so you could spend days covering all of the trails. In my opinion, if I only had one day and 3 hours to hike the trails, I would try to park near the Portland Audubon Society at the Macleay Park parking area and hike the Wildwood trail from there to Hoyt Arboretum and back. Along the way you would enjoy the spectacular views at Pittock Mansion. On a clear day, from Pittock Mansion you can see downtown Portland and 4 8000ft and higher mountains (they are really volcano)
Do people trail run in the park?
Leanne R
Vancouver, WA63 contributions
Yes! Best place is off of German Road more towards the St Johns Bridge. The Trails are a little bit bigger, less rocky, and more even BUT, you will still need to watch your step. Make sure you wear the proper gear and good running shoes. The closer you get to Portland, the more challenging, steeper, and people are present.
YoguiMonster
Chicago, IL11 contributions
Are there any restaurants in the outskirts? It'd be nice to work up an appetite while on the trail and then finish off at a restaurant/bar... Any idea if there are any? Thanks!
Jrs2337
39 contributions
Forest park is really big so it depends which trailhead you use- I like the one with "the witches castle" it's where I took my engagement pictures- there are a TON of places around there though, best option in my opinion is to just walk around and see where you end up 😉 It's a bit further south but Salt and Straw is a must try!
Do you have to pay to get in??
thatkatcal
Vancouver Island, Canada106 contributions
Actually Forest Park is free and is bordered by Washington Park which is also also free. That said, they have made almost all the parking in Washington Park (which includes the Zoo, Rose Garden & Japanese Garden) paid during the peak hours ($1.60 hour I believe). If you want to go for a hike for free, you can enter Forest Park off of Cornell, Thurman, Skyline (NW Saltzman), 53rd, Germantown or probably off some streets coming off NW St. Helens (I have never done this myself but it looks like the trails come down there.) This is all street parking and be aware that cars do get broken into here. The only toilet facilities I know of in these areas is maybe 1/4 mile up Leif Erickson Trail from the Thurman entrance - there are some porta-potties. Street parking here on the nice weekends is at a premium. Using Google Maps or the Walking Map from the City of Portland, you can see where the trails cross the road and can sometimes find a small pocket to park. If you park in Washington Park (toilets at the Arboretum, Zoo, Rose Garden) you can pick up the paths into Forest Park. Or take the bus or MAX there. There is a bus that goes up Thurman.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park
- Hotels near Forest Park:
- (0.99 km) Silver Cloud Hotel - Portland
- (1.81 km) Inn at Northrup Station
- (1.09 km) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-NW Downtown, an IHG Hotel
- (3.47 km) Hotel Lucia
- (3.41 km) The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Restaurants near Forest Park:
- (1.17 km) St Honore Bakery
- (1.78 km) Salt & Straw
- (1.90 km) Papa Haydn
- (2.77 km) Mediterranean Exploration Company
- (2.35 km) Elephants Delicatessen