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Powell Butte Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,573 Google reviews · Running trail in Portland, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Powell Butte 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.
Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.
What runners say about Powell Butte Nature Park
“A ton of trails, all well kept and flat.”
“You get great views of Mount Hood and Mount Saint Helens as you walk around the summit loop, with a few other peaks in the distance on clear days.”
“It’s a peaceful place with nice trails and a great atmosphere.”
I just love that I live within walking distance of Powell Butte. I take my dog olive the staffy hiking up there almost every day. There's so many different trails to go on I've yet to go on the same exact route twice. When your up there it's hard to believe you are still in the middle of the city.
This is my favorite local hiking spot. It’s more of a nature walk than a true hike. It’s perfect for my pugs and it’s a bunch of loops that all connect into each other so you can’t get lost. Also there are small maps at different spots to help remind you of where to go.
This place was super nice, calm, quiet. I met some friendly people on the way. As someone who only travels with her dog, safety was a concern for me but I saw plenty of people and families to feel safe. The only part I was concerned about was the trail close to people’s backyards on the lower half.
A great place to take a quick walk around, can walk your dog (on a leash of course) lovely place during the fall, beautiful! Not much for parking tho about 20 spots in total, 10 on one side, 10 on the other give or take a few spots, this specific spot is off of Gladstone and Center entrance (148th and Center basically…
Trail conditions & character
“You get great views of Mount Hood and Mount Saint Helens as you walk around the summit loop, with a few other peaks in the distance on clear days.”
“A great place to take a quick walk around, can walk your dog (on a leash of course) lovely place during the fall, beautiful!”
“The biggest down side and the only reason I give it a 4 out 5 is because the parking situation sucks.”
“Mix of paved, gravel, and dirt trails.”
Plan your run at Powell Butte Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, restrooms — 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteportlandoregon.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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