Best running trails in Oregon
Ranked by the runners who actually run there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 233,066 reviews of Oregon trails. A trail needs at least 25 reviews to qualify (227 in Oregon do) and each name appears once. Nobody pays for a place. Updated 2026.
The 20 below run across 15 cities, 10 of them paved, 7 loops, 2 shaded, and 4 with a stated distance. This is a popularity ranking, not a difficulty score — for what a trail is actually like underfoot, open its page for surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms and parking.
Mt. Tabor Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,749 reviews
Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.
Memaloose State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,185 reviews
65-site campground overlooking the Columbia River with showers, picnic area & playground.
Alton Baker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,046 reviews
This 373 acre park offers a boat launch, fishing, trails, a dog park, a playground & picnic sites.
Lithia Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,782 reviews
100-acre park with grassy lawns, gardens, ponds & wooded areas, plus tennis & volleyball courts.
Forest Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,513 reviews
5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route.
Powell Butte Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,573 reviews
Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.
Skinner Butte Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,988 reviews
Hilltop space featuring trails, climbing rocks, a playground & sweeping city & mountain views.
Minto-Brown Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,790 reviews
898-acre site with paved trails in open & wooded areas, picnic & play areas & an off-leash dog park.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,694 reviews
658-acre forested area along a ravine with well-maintained trails for hikers, horses & leashed dogs.
Valley of the Rogue State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,932 reviews
Recreation area with campground, yurts, a boat ramp & 3 miles of riverfront for fishing.
Cook Family Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,641 reviews
Riverside park offering various sports & picnic areas, as well as a playground & a boat ramp.
Keizer Rapids Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,226 reviews
Riverside green space with trails, a boat ramp, an amphitheater & an off-leash area for dogs.
Sandy River Delta
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,083 reviews
A multi-use recreation area with scenic views, walking & riding trails & restricted hunting.
Happy Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,978 reviews
Summer concerts lure locals to this green locale boasting multiple picnic shelters & sports spaces.
Mingus Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,780 reviews
Tree-topped park with a playground, lakeside walking trails, an outdoor pool & Japanese garden.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,613 reviews
Scenic 230-acre park overlooking the river with multiple habitats, hiking trails & nature programs.
Regatta Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,599 reviews
Recreational park offering a children's playground with views of the lake & a swimming dock.
Noble Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,593 reviews
Forested 38-acre park that features paths, boardwalks & bridges for nature enthusiasts to explore.
Kelley Point Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,672 reviews
Woodsy park features a picnic site, a canoe launch, hiking trails & a vista point with water views.
Mary S. Young Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,523 reviews
128-acre park offering trails, river views, sports fields & a dog park, also known for birding.
Where these trails are
The cities in this ranking, if you'd rather start from where you live.
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