Portland Trails
Eastbank Esplanade | Photo by Mary Ellen Koontz
Trails To Explore Near Portland
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade | Central Eastside
This 1.5-mile trail traces Portland’s Willamette River, offering views of the river, downtown and public art.
Springwater Corridor | Hosford-Abernethy
This 21-mile trail, which follows the banks of the Willamette River is part of a 40-mile regional trail system encircling greater Portland, connecting neighborhoods, industrial districts, and natural areas.
Terwilliger Trail | Homestead
This paved trail runs from southern Portland to Lake Oswego in two disconnected segments, leading from a busy commercial area to the heavy tree canopy of Tryon Creek State Park.
Highway 26 Bike Path | Sylvan Highlands
This paved commuter route parallels Highway 26, with access points to shopping, schools, the Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum and Washington Park.
I-205 Multiuse Trail | Russellville
This path spans 18.5 miles through five cities and 15 neighborhoods paralleling I-205 and featuring public art and topiary along the way that’s a destination in and of itself.
More Than A Day Outside
At Rails to Trails Conservancy, we believe in the joy and impact that trails deliver for people, places and the planet. That’s why, as the nation’s largest advocacy organization for trails, walking and bicycling, we’re working hard to make sure trails connect everyone, in every neighborhood across America. Get involved in our work to create, connect and maintain the nation’s trails at railstotrails.org and on social media @railstotrails.

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State Stats
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total rail-trails303
miles of rail-trails10
current projects182
miles of potential rail-trail

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