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Nansen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 225 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Oswego, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nansen 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.
Small hilltop park for peaceful strolls, hikes and picnics.
What runners say about Nansen Park
“Small park but beautiful view over south Portland area & surrounding hillsides.”
“A very beautiful peaceful hilltop park in a cozy corner.”
Nice little climb. If you take the trail from the bottom it's a big little climb. 360 view is a little blocked by enormous houses but not a lot of people. Good for a picnic or cartwheels.
Nice little walk up from PCC Sylvania to the top, good views if it's clear.
The summit of mountain park hosts a patch of grass and a few benches. You get almost a 360⁰ view of the greater Portland area. There's no going any higher up than this. Similar to the North Pole in that once you're there, you can't go any more north. See what I'm saying?! There's a STEEEEP hill to climb to get there.
Small park but beautiful view over south Portland area & surrounding hillsides. Great Park to walk up to including all the designated trails through the neighborhood to get there. Grabbed a shot of the moon tonight from the park. Unfortunately, the park lights are very bright at night though.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice hike for the community with lovely views at sunset, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say it’d be better with sidewalks on the streets leading up to the park.”
“Love the climb when biking up to this beautiful view.”
“A very beautiful peaceful hilltop park in a cozy corner.”
“Unfortunately, the park lights are very bright at night though.”
Plan your run at Nansen Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemtparkhoa.com
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 |
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