Running in Forest Park, Portland

Running in Forest Park

Forest Park is a 19.5 km² nature reserve on Portland's west side. Of the routes Remap built, 6 spend at least 30% of their length inside it. Pick how far you want to run.

Checked 24 October 2026

Terrain

43% forest, 5% park

Surface

38% unpaved

Climb

194 to 300 m up

Routes

6, 11.3 to 20.6 km

Getting there

Every route here starts from one of these stations.

North Macrum & Powers Bus stop on the north east edge. 1 route starts here, 26 m away.

North Willamette & University of Portland Bus stop on the east edge. 1 route starts here, 11 m away.

Northeast Couch & 7th Avenue Bus stop on the south east edge. 1 route starts here, 1 m away.

Northwest Yeon & 44th Bus stop on the south east edge. 1 route starts at the stop.

Southwest 11th & Taylor Tram stop on the south east edge. 1 route starts here, 3 m away.

Southwest 5th & Oak Station on the south east edge. 1 route starts here, 3 m away.

The best run in Forest Park, 13 km and over

From Southwest 5th & Oak

Ranked first of 5 running routes of this length in Forest Park.

18.4 km about 1 h 50 243 m up 49% through nature 41% unpaved

Starts at Southwest 5th & Oak station.

How it compares with the median run in Portland

Through nature 49%median 18%

Quiet streets 86%median 91%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 8.3 km

Away from traffic 100%median 99%

Views 5%median 0%

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2 From Southwest 11th & Taylor17.4 km 300 m up 51% natureStarts at Southwest 11th & Taylor tram stop 3 From Northeast Couch & 7th Avenue20.6 km 284 m up 58% natureStarts at Northeast Couch & 7th Avenue bus stop

Running in Forest Park

Getting there

The best run in Forest Park, 13 km and over

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