Forest Park's extensive system of trails, fire lanes and roads provide excellent opportunities for hiking, walking, running, and simply escaping the urban atmosphere. An abundance of wildlife (more than 112 bird and 62 mammal species) can be found in the park.
Anchored by the 30-mile Wildwood Trail, a National Recreation Trail, Forest Park’s trail network provides unparalleled recreation and transportation opportunities within Portland city limits.
The 30.2 mile long Wildwood Trail, is part of the region’s 40-Mile Loop system that links Forest Park to pedestrian and other routes along the Columbia River to Gresham, to Southeast Portland, along the Willamette Greenway, and back to the Marquam Trail in Southwest Portland.
Parking: Many parking areas are shared with neighbors, so please be respectful and follow posted signage. Please also note that not all trails are served by parking facilities. Parking is free. Carpooling and ride-hailing are encouraged, as most trailheads are rustic and have limited capacity (Note –
ADA-accessible parking spaces are located at the Lower Macleay and Wildwood/Pittock Mansion Trailheads.
Public Transit: TriMet bus lines 26, 15, and 77 provide access to Lower Macleay trailhead. These lines also serve the Leif Erikson/Thurman, Aspen, and Lower Holman Trailheads. TriMet Line 16 serves the Linnton Trailhead, Lower Firelane 1, and Lower Newton/BPA Trailheads. In addition, you can take both the MAX Red Line and Blue Line go to the Oregon Zoo. The Blue Line goes from Hillsboro to Gresham, and the red line goes from Beaverton to the Portland International Airport. Both those lines take you to the Zoo, where you can access the wildwood trial directly.
