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Mount Talbert Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 974 Google reviews · Running trail in Clackamas, Oregon · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mount Talbert Nature Park'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.
Tree-covered 4-mile trail network ranging from paved, ADA-accessible routes to steep footpaths.
What runners say about Mount Talbert Nature Park
“Well maintained trails throughout, offering an escape from the city.”
“Inside as you would guess is a beautiful forest with chattering birds singing and strong smell of oak.”
“Ample parking, clean restrooms, and good signage are always great.”
One of the best trails I've been on in the area. Mostly new growth. Saw hazelnut, pear, and apple trees, and a couple of deer. Decent inclines. The trails are clearly marked at every intersection.
Great short hike and views without going far from the Gresham/Portland area. The bathrooms were pretty good (some wet hand dryer smells) and there is a small picnic area by the parking lot.
Ample parking, clean restrooms, and good signage are always great. Parts of the trail I walked were very rocky, muddy and steep, but nothing to worry about if you're sure-footed.
I never knew how noisy the world was until I went for a hike. Inside as you would guess is a beautiful forest with chattering birds singing and strong smell of oak. There’s a nice place to park outside. The trail is at an intermediate level. Takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to explore around 90% of the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Inside as you would guess is a beautiful forest with chattering birds singing and strong smell of oak.”
“There aren't supposed to be dogs on the trail and we didn't see any during our hike, however there was some evidence that there had been one or two previously.”
“The bathrooms were pretty good (some wet hand dryer smells) and there is a small picnic area by the parking lot.”
“Went clockwise on the loop trail to the summit trail then right on west ridge and finally counter clockwise back to the parking lot.”
“Parts of the trail I walked were very rocky, muddy and steep, but nothing to worry about if you're sure-footed.”
“The place description mentioned some paved trail, but that might be another section I didn't see.”
“Parts of the trail I walked were very rocky, muddy and steep, but nothing to worry about if you're sure-footed.”
“Went clockwise on the loop trail to the summit trail then right on west ridge and finally counter clockwise back to the parking lot.”
“Covered picnic table spot and restroom and water fountain at the parking area.”
Plan your run at Mount Talbert Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteoregonmetro.gov
- Phone(503) 797-1545
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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