Tryon Park - Backpack, Hike, and Horseback near Portland, Oregon
Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219, USA,Portland,Oregon
45.4404605, -122.6782074
5.7 miles S of Portland, Oregon
Address: Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219, USA
GPS: 45°26'25.7"N 122°40'41.5"W
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State: Oregon
Trail Length: 8.00 miles
Trail Type: Loop
Hike Difficulty: Beginner

Streams Wildflowers Pet Friendly State Park Paintball Permitted Skateboarding Bicycles Fishing Motorized Use

Backpack, Hike, and Horseback

 

Imagine stepping into a lush forest, where woodpeckers forage, squirrels leap from limb to limb, owlets wait quietly for their next meal, beavers work busily by the creek, bats bury deep within the creviced bark of a Douglas-fir tree, and wildflowers paint the understory as the seasons change. Discover it all, here at Tryon Creek State Natural Area, your oasis in the city. Where you can explore 658 acres of second-growth forests, walk along the meandering Tryon Creek, and connect with the flora and fauna that call this special place home.

Located about 15 minutes from downtown Portland is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area. What will you explore today?

There are no toilets along the way so you have to find a spot behind a tree or bush and hope you’re done before the next hiker comes along.

• 8-miles of hiking trails, 3.5 miles of horse trail, 3-mile paved bicycle trail, and a paved all abilities trail
• 8 bridges and a wetland boardwalk
• Nature Center with interpretive exhibits and store
• Glenn Jackson Shelter 
• Guided hikes, Summer Day Camp, Junior Ranger Program, School Field Trips, Special Events and many more.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Portland, Oregon

  1. Head west on W Burnside St toward W Burnside St (0.6 mi)
  2. Turn right onto NW 18th Ave (0.1 mi)
  3. Turn right onto NW Everett St (0.1 mi)
  4. Turn right onto NW 16th Ave (33 ft)
  5. Take the Interstate 405 S ramp on the left to U.S. 26 (0.3 mi)
  6. Merge onto I-405 S (1.3 mi)
  7. Take the exit on the left onto I-5 S toward Salem (3.0 mi)
  8. Take exit 297 toward Terwilliger Boulevard (0.2 mi)
  9. Merge onto SW Barbur Blvd/Pacific Hwy W (364 ft)
  10. Turn right onto SW Terwilliger Blvd (1.3 mi)
  11. Continue straight to stay on SW Terwilliger Blvd (0.3 mi)
  12. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on SW Terwilliger Blvd (0.8 mi)
  13. Turn right (0.1 mi)
  14. Turn left (0.1 mi)
or

You park in the parking lot, or if the lot is full, you can park on the street.  There is no charge for parking.

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lisaschnelle

3/4/18 9:41 am
I took my 6 year old grandson and my dog with a backpack of food. This is a great park for weekend nature hikes with the family. There aren’t toilets along the way but you can find a tree or a bush and try to finish before the next hiker comes along. I love this park.
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