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Jackson School Woods Nature Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Hillsboro, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Jackson School Woods Nature Reserve'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.

Trailhead parking

Park featuring trails for hiking and pickleball.

What runners say about Jackson School Woods Nature Reserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (51 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It's a perfect place for a Good walk/bike ride for the neighborhood. I was really surprised to see this Woods during my Early morning walk in the neighborhood. After entering a few hundred feet inside you'll feel like a deep forest here.

★★★★★ — Muhammad , Aug 2023

It is really nice to have this trail through the woods so easily accessible as part of a long walk around the area. It takes about 8 minutes from one end to the other. It’s a nice touch of wilderness in a residential neighborhood.

★★★★★ — Marc , Feb 2026

Not a bad place to walk alone or with someone. I did not quite understand where it is better to park the car. I hope you have better luck finding parking.

★★★★☆ — Max , Mar 2023

Ohhh my gosh what an incredible hidden treasure. A must walk when in the city.

★★★★★ — Myriah , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 51 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“I hope you have better luck finding parking.”

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Plan your run at Jackson School Woods Nature Reserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Jackson School Woods Nature Reserve

NE Harewood St, Hillsboro, OR 97124

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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.