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Hikes for You and your Dogs
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This page provides a selection of hikes and urban walks available to you and your dog. We have included a variety of distances and levels of difficulty for you to choose from. Please be safe and courteous of others and the environment. Click any link immediately below for tips and recommendations for safe hiking for yourself and your 4-legged companion.
Our friends at Portland Mountain Rescue would appreciate us sharing the 4 Elements of Safety:
For information about Park Passes and Permits, see these links:
Here is a summary of some of the hazards that you need
to consider when hiking in the NW. Check portlandhikers.org for updated trail conditions from other hikers. The Forest Service also provides trail conditions for the Columbia Gorge at this link: Colimbia River Gorge Alerts and Notices To see the locations of all the hikes listed, see our [Map] or click on the map image. When viewing the map, click on any geo-point for details. Select hikes in the Columbia Gorge | Portland Metro | Vancouver, WA |
| The Columbia Gorge | |||
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| Angels Rest | Dist: 4.5 mi | Elev Gain: 1500ft | moderate |
| A hike that includes two waterfalls on the way to a summit with a 270 degree sweeping view up & down the Columbia River. Trailhead [map]: Eastbound on I-84, take Bridal Veil Exit #28. The trailhead is south of the Historic Columbia River Hwy, opposite the junction with the interstate access road. Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Dog Mountain | Dist: 6.9 mi | Elev Gain: 2800ft | strenuous |
| Hike through forest and meadows while taking in views of Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens Trailhead [map]: Trailhead is on north side of Washington State Highway 14 at milepost 53. 12 miles east from Bridge of the Gods. Fees/Permits: NW Forest Pass | |||
| Eagle Creek | Dist: 12 mi | Elev Gain: 1600ft | moderate |
| A popular hike through lush forest with numerous spectacular waterfalls. Trailhead [map]: Coming from Portland, travel eastbound on I-84, and turn off at Exit #41. At the bottom of the ramp turn right. Go about 1/2 mile to the end of the road. Fees/Permits: NW Forest Pass | |||
| Hamilton Mountain | Dist: 7.5 mi | Elev Gain: 2100ft | moderate |
| A hike that has everything - waterfalls, forests, plus incredible river and mountain views. Trailhead [map]: Off of SR14 (WA) near Beacon Rock, 35 mi east of Vancouver, 7mi south of Bridge of the Gods Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Horsetail Falls Trail Loop | Dist: 2.6 mi | Elev Gain: 610ft | easy |
| This stunning hike starts with a waterfall at the trailhead and leads you to the backside of a waterfall looking out towards the Gorge. Trailhead [map]: From PDX east on I-84 to the Bridal Veil exit (#28). East on the Historic Highway 5.6 miles to Horsetail Falls Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Triple Falls | Dist: 3.2 mi | Elev Gain: 610ft | moderate |
| Hike through forest past a series of waterfalls, ending with the spectacular Triple falls. Trailhead [map]: FromPDX east on I-84 to the Bridal Veil exit (#28). East on the Historic Highway 5.1 miles to a small parking lot on the left, just before the Oneonta Gorge Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Portland Metro Area | |||
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| East Esplanade | Dist: 3.2 mi | Elev Gain: 100ft | easy |
| Walk right along the Willamette river with views of downtown riverfront. Cross the Steel and Hawthorne bridges. Take in the Saturday Market. Trailhead [map]: SE Water Ave & Hawthorne Blvd. Free street parking as well as paid lots available. Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Forest Park | Dist: 3mi & up | Elev Gain: 200ft - 800ft | moderate |
| The largest forested urban park in the United States (approx 5,400 acres). Many trails to explore including the 30 mile Wildwood trail. Trailhead [map]: 2999 NW Upshur Street is one of the many entrance points. Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Hoyt Arboretum | Dist: 1 mi, 2mi & 4mi | Elev Gain: 100ft | easy |
| An urban oasis in Washinton Park boasting trees from around the world. Several self-guided hikes available (see website). Trailhead [map]: Visitor Center is at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd. Near the Zoo off of Hwy 26 & Canyon Rd Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Powell Butte Perimiter | Dist: 4 mi | Elev Gain: 500ft | moderate |
| Powell Butte Nature park offers many trail options, this trail follows the perimeter and offers views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams. Trailhead [map]: Start at 162nd & Powell. Drive south on 162nd and you will enter the park immediately. Continue up the hill about 1/4 mi to the parking lot. Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Sandy River Delta Hike | Dist: 4.2 mi | Elev Gain: 100ft | easy |
| No real trails, but plenty of footpaths and old roads to explore. This is a popular place to let your dogs off-leash. Trailhead [map]: From PDX east on I-84 to Exit 18. Loop around to a stop sign. Turn right drive under the freeway and park in the lot to the left. Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Springwater Corridor | Dist: 20+ miles of trail | Elev Gain: 100ft | easy |
| A multi-use scenic trail for biking, walking & running through wetlands, buttes, fields and pastures, residential and industrial neighborhoods. Trailhead [map]: Numerous entrance points, we suggest Sellwood Park as a great place to start (SE Spokane St & SE Oaks Park Way) Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Tryon Creek State Park | Dist: 2.7 mi | Elev Gain: 125ft | easy |
| A forested park with trails, right in the middle of SW Portland. Trailhead [map]: Off SW Terwilliger Boulevard, about 2.4 miles south of I-5 Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Vancouver, WA | |||
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| Discovery Historic Loop Trail | Dist: 4 mi | Elev Gain: 100ft | easy |
| History and scenery a mere step away from Downtown Vancouver. Sites include Fort Vancouver, Pearson Air Museum, Providence Academy and Esther Short Park. Trailhead [map]: Easy parking on East Evergreen Blvd. at Officers Row. Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Frenchman's Bar Trail | Dist: 2.5 mi | Elev Gain: 100ft | easy |
| Walk along the Columbia River and then Vancouver Lake which offers lovely mountain views. Open space and views. Trailhead [map]: I-5 to Fouth Plain (West). Becomes Lower River Rd,follow signs. Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Salmon Creek Trail | Dist: 3 mi | Elev Gain: 100ft | easy |
| Explore wildlife interpretive areas, wetlands and ponds, duck nesting boxes and restored habitat. Trail is wide and multi-use. Trailhead [map]: Trail begins at Salmon Creek Pk 1112 NE 117th Street. Fees/Permits: None | |||
| Waterfront Renaissance Trail | Dist: 5 mi | Elev Gain: 100ft | easy |
| A wide multi-use trail along the Columbia River. Walk past historic points of interest while enjoying water and mountain views. Trailhead [map]: 115 Columbia Way at Waterfront Park. Fees/Permits: None | |||
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