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Amanda's Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Molalla, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
20 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Amanda's Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surface20 miHillyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Amanda's Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Fun easy trail for my lady who is new to hiking”

This is a great lil trail. Lots of side trails connecting all along the corridor. The first 5 miles in to the Molalla Recreational Area is open.

★★★★★ — June , Dec 2020

If you're looking for a peaceful nature hike this is your place. I only saw two other people (a couple jogging) over 1.5 hours and it was July 4th weekend. As an inexperienced hiker I thought the begging of the trail was VERY steep but was able to manage it with a few breaks to catch my breath.

★★★★★ — John , Jul 2023

Easy to experience mt bike- hiking- horse trails. Fun. About 25 miles on BLM land.

★★★★☆ — Leigh , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 13 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“As an inexperienced hiker I thought the begging of the trail was VERY steep but was able to manage it with a few breaks to catch my breath.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 2 mentions

“The first 5 miles in to the Molalla Recreational Area is open.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Just a bit further south is some parking for Molalla river.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Amanda's Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Distance20 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websiteblm.gov
  • Phone+1 503-375-5646
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Amanda's Trail

36250 S Molalla Forest Rd, Molalla, OR 97038

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.