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Running trails in Oregon
565 trails across 74 cities in Oregon, with the most in Portland, Eugene, and Corvallis — including 119 paved, 118 loops, 87 shaded, and 37 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Oregon trails below.
Cities in Oregon
Every city and town in Oregon with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Portland
- Eugene
- Corvallis
- Salem
- Grants Pass
- Klamath Falls
- Hillsboro
- McMinnville
- Albany
- Beaverton
- Newport
- Ashland
- Lincoln City
- Bend
- Lake Oswego
- Prineville
- Molalla
- West Linn
- Gresham
- Milwaukie
- Springfield
- Tigard
- Oregon City
- Pendleton
- Redmond
- Roseburg
- Wilsonville
- Coos Bay
- Keizer
- Troutdale
- Cottage Grove
- Newberg
- Tualatin
- Canby
- Happy Valley
- Hermiston
- St Helens
- Sandy
- Sherwood
- Woodburn
- Forest Grove
- Gladstone
- Medford
- The Dalles
- La Grande
- Sweet Home
- Baker City
- Clackamas
- Independence
- Mosier
- Dallas
- Dorena
- Lebanon
- North Bend
- Otis
- Silverton
- Aumsville
- Brightwood
- Buxton
- Cascade Locks
- Central Point
- Charleston
- Clatskanie
- Corbett
- Cornelius
- Dundee
- Fairview
- Gaston
- Gold Hill
- Jefferson
- Lyons
- Monmouth
- Oak Grove
- Sublimity
Notable running trails in Oregon
The Oregon trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Oregon ranking →
Mt. Tabor Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,749 reviews
Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.
Riverfront City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,481 reviews
Riverside green area with a playground, an amphitheater, a carousel & the Eco Earth Globe sculpture.
Memaloose State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,185 reviews
65-site campground overlooking the Columbia River with showers, picnic area & playground.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,899 reviews
Visitors can climb steep stairs to the top of this 93-ft. lighthouse operating since 1873.
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.
D River State Recreation Site
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,454 reviews
The D River flows just 120 ft. from Devils Lake into the ocean at this state-administered area.
Sunset Bay State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,179 reviews
Hiking, swimming, boating & fishing at a scenic sandy beach protected by sea cliffs.
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.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews
Hiking & biking trails along with playgrounds & sports facilities in a family-friendly public 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.
Rocky Butte Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,727 reviews
Out-of-the-way option for relaxing on the grass amid sweeping views of the city, airport & river.
Cook Family Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,641 reviews
Riverside park offering various sports & picnic areas, as well as a playground & a boat ramp.
Shore Acres State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,435 reviews
Coastal views, formal gardens & trails at day-use park open till dusk daily; no dogs & parking fee.
Roads End State Recreation Site
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,266 reviews
Secluded recreational area featuring a beach, picnicking, a viewing area, restrooms & wildlife.
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.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,838 reviews
Mountainous 1.8 million acre national forest with 8 wilderness areas dissected by rivers & trails.
Mingus Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,780 reviews
Tree-topped park with a playground, lakeside walking trails, an outdoor pool & Japanese garden.
Hendricks Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,698 reviews
Eugene's oldest city park, featuring hiking trails, picnic tables & 200-year-old Douglas fir trees.
Cape Arago State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,626 reviews
Headland with sea views, a picnic area & cove trails leading to beaches & tidepools.
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,659 reviews
Beach & bluff terrain known for its historic lighthouse plus swimming, fishing, picnicking & hiking.
Oxbow Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,658 reviews
Old-growth woodland recreation area on the Sandy River with 12 miles of trails & campsites.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,613 reviews
Scenic 230-acre park overlooking the river with multiple habitats, hiking trails & nature programs.
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Oregon trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Oregon
- Best running trails in Oregon — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 118 in Oregon come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 37 in Oregon are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 87 in Oregon keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 38 in Oregon have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 298 in Oregon, and 105 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 344 in Oregon have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 308 in Oregon you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 158 in Oregon are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 354 in Oregon runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Oregon
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Trails with Restrooms
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Shaded Running Trails
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)
- Trails with Mile Markers