Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Imagine stepping into a lush forest where woodpeckers forage, squirrels leap from limb to limb, owlets wait quietly for their next meal, and wildflowers paint the understory as the seasons change. Discover it all at Tryon Creek State Natural Area, your oasis in the city. Here 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, Tryon Creek is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area. What will you explore today?

Hiking Trails

The park features 8 miles of hiking trails, 8 bridges and a boardwalk over a wetland. Bring along our Tryon Creek Checklist of Vascular Plants and see what you can identify!

The 0.3 mile fully paved Trillium Trail is 6-feet wide with a slope up to 3.2%. Resting benches and turnaround areas located along the trail. There are occasional bumps caused by roots that affect the trail surface. See images of the trail surface in the photo carousel at the bottom of this page.

Park trails are maintained for year-round hiking. Hiking trails in the park can be muddy during wet weather.

Horse Trails

The park boasts 3.5 miles of packed gravel trails for equestrians. Trails travel along ridgeline, then down to the creek and back. From the equestrian parking area, the North Horse Loop is 2.1 miles and the West Horse Loop is 3.1 miles.

Bicycle Path

The 3-mile paved bicycle path parallels Terwilliger Boulevard on the east edge of the park, from Boones Ferry Road to State Street (Oregon Highway 43) in Lake Oswego. It is part of the Portland metropolitan area bikeway system 40-mile loop.

Programming and More

Tryon Creek hosts educational programs and guided hikes throughout the year. Contact the park to schedule a school field trip.

Visitors can obtain park information, purchase gifts and enjoy interpretive exhibits and programs at the Nature Center and nearby Glenn Jackson Shelter. The park hosts educational programs and guided hikes throughout the year. Check the event calendar for a schedule.

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