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McLoughlin Promenade
4.6 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Oregon City, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from McLoughlin Promenade'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.
What runners say about McLoughlin Promenade
“A beautiful path from the top of the Oregon City elevator along the bluff overlooking the willamette river and historic industrial complex.”
Favorite place to take doggo for a walk! The views are spectacular and a trip down the elevator takes you into the heart of downtown OC
At the recommendation of a guide from the municipal elevator we went to check out the Promenade. Concrete path follows the bluff overlooking the Willamette River, Willamette Falls, and the Blue Heron Mill site (few movies were filmed here). Natural landscaping, several benches, great for a lunch break, very peaceful.
Always love walking the promenade. Great views of the Arch Bridge, downtown OC, Willamette River and the Falls! Great local outdoor attraction and with an easy trip down our wonderful elevator or a walk down the Grand Staircase you are in downtown OC with all it has to offer
A beautiful path from the top of the Oregon City elevator along the bluff overlooking the willamette river and historic industrial complex. Going to be great when industrial area restoration is complete! Hidden treasure in Oregon City.
Trail conditions & character
“Concrete path follows the bluff overlooking the Willamette River, Willamette Falls, and the Blue Heron Mill site (few movies were filmed here).”
“Concrete path follows the bluff overlooking the Willamette River, Willamette Falls, and the Blue Heron Mill site (few movies were filmed here).”
Plan your run at McLoughlin Promenade
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
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