Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Portland

Lower Macleay Park

Lower Macleay Park

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2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210, United States

Leif Erikson Trail

Leif Erikson Trail

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4198-4100 NW Leif Erikson Dr, Portland, OR 97210, United States

Birch Trail

Birch Trail

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Birch Trail, Portland, OR 97210, United States

Mount Tabor - Stairs

Mount Tabor - Stairs

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6738 Mt Tabor, Portland, OR 97215

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

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7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218

Jordan Woods Natural Area

Jordan Woods Natural Area

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Access N end of 107th, N of Cornell, Portland, OR 97229, United States

Forest Park

Forest Park

Enormous wooded area with many trails. 5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route.

Portland, OR 97231, United States

Rocky Butte Natural Area

Rocky Butte Natural Area

Remote grassy area with scenic views. Out-of-the-way option for relaxing on the grass amid sweeping views of the city, airport & river.

3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd, Portland, OR 97220, United States

Kelly Butte Natural Area

Kelly Butte Natural Area

Steep, wooded park for hiking & wildlife. Wooded park featuring steep hiking paths & wildlife-viewing among the evergreens.

SE 103rd Ave, Portland, OR 97266

Foster Floodplain Natural Area

Foster Floodplain Natural Area

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10602 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97266

Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area

Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area

Preserve with a trail & kayaking. Wetlands nature preserve along 2 lakes featuring a trail, birdwatching, kayaking & canoeing.

5300 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97203, United States

Waterfront Renaissance Trail

Waterfront Renaissance Trail

Scenic promenade along the river. This 5-mi. trail for pedestrians & cyclists has picturesque views, stores & eateries along the way.

115 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States

3-Creeks Protected Area

3-Creeks Protected Area

Big tract of unimproved wildland habitat. This sizable stretch of scenic open space features streams, wetlands & a flood-control facility.

Portland, OR 97222

Wildwood Trailhead at Germantown Rd

Wildwood Trailhead at Germantown Rd

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11028-11192 NW Germantown Rd, Portland, OR 97229, United States

Linnton Loop Hike Trailhead

Linnton Loop Hike Trailhead

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NW St Helens Rd, Portland, OR 97204, United States

Kaiser Woods Natural Area

Kaiser Woods Natural Area

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Portland, OR 97229, United States

Powell Butte Trailhead

Powell Butte Trailhead

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4125 SE 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97236

Mount Scott Nature Park

Mount Scott Nature Park

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SE Hillside Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086

Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs

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12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683, United States

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

Hard-surfaced trail for multiple uses. Flat paved trail biking & foot trail passing through open grasslands & heavily wooded areas.

1617 N Devine Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States

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