Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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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

Alki Park and Walk

Alki Park and Walk

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Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway, Vancouver, WA 98663, United States

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

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

Frenchmans Bar Hiking Trail Parking Area

Frenchmans Bar Hiking Trail Parking Area

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Unnamed, Vancouver, WA 98660, United States

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

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7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218

Cougar Creek Trail

Cougar Creek Trail

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Cougar Creek Trail, Vancouver, WA 98685, United States

Linnton Loop Hike Trailhead

Linnton Loop Hike Trailhead

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NW St Helens Rd, Portland, OR 97204, 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

Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs

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

Wildwood Trailhead at Germantown Rd

Wildwood Trailhead at Germantown Rd

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

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

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

Groth Nature Preserve

Groth Nature Preserve

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10100 NE 149th St, Brush Prairie, WA 98606, United States

Mount Tabor - Stairs

Mount Tabor - Stairs

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6738 Mt Tabor, Portland, OR 97215

Kaiser Woods Natural Area

Kaiser Woods Natural Area

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Portland, OR 97229, United States

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

CASEE Forest and Nature Trails

CASEE Forest and Nature Trails

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11104 NE 149th St, Brush Prairie, WA 98606, United States

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