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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Oregon
Oregon has 141 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 52 cities and towns — Lake Oswego, Portland, Salem, Eugene and 48 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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Mt. Tabor Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,749 reviews
Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.
Alton Baker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,046 reviews
This 373 acre park offers a boat launch, fishing, trails, a dog park, a playground & picnic sites.
Forest Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,513 reviews
5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route.
Sunset Bay State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,179 reviews
Hiking, swimming, boating & fishing at a scenic sandy beach protected by sea cliffs.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,694 reviews
658-acre forested area along a ravine with well-maintained trails for hikers, horses & leashed dogs.
Valley of the Rogue State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,932 reviews
Recreation area with campground, yurts, a boat ramp & 3 miles of riverfront for fishing.
Rocky Butte Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,727 reviews
Out-of-the-way option for relaxing on the grass amid sweeping views of the city, airport & river.
Cook Family Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,641 reviews
Riverside park offering various sports & picnic areas, as well as a playground & a boat ramp.
Shore Acres State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,435 reviews
Coastal views, formal gardens & trails at day-use park open till dusk daily; no dogs & parking fee.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,838 reviews
Mountainous 1.8 million acre national forest with 8 wilderness areas dissected by rivers & trails.
Hendricks Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,698 reviews
Eugene's oldest city park, featuring hiking trails, picnic tables & 200-year-old Douglas fir trees.
Oxbow Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,658 reviews
Old-growth woodland recreation area on the Sandy River with 12 miles of trails & campsites.
Noble Woods Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,593 reviews
Forested 38-acre park that features paths, boardwalks & bridges for nature enthusiasts to explore.
Mary S. Young Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,523 reviews
128-acre park offering trails, river views, sports fields & a dog park, also known for birding.
Avery Park & Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,552 reviews
Woodland park filled with playgrounds, a rose garden with more than 250 varieties & a sports field.
Umatilla National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,511 reviews
Recreation at this sprawling forest includes canoeing, camping, fishing & cross-country skiing.
Macleay Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,362 reviews
Part of Forest Park, this preserve offers a variety of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Moore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,329 reviews
Scenic lakeside park featuring soccer fields, tennis courts & picnic areas, plus marinas & trails.
Red Sunset Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,264 reviews
Relaxed, well-loved city park featuring duck ponds, playgrounds, and basketball courts along with picnic facilities.
Cascades Gateway City Park
3.7 ★★★★☆ 1,352 reviews
This 102-acre park offers ball fields, 18 holes of disc golf, fishing, trails & picnic facilities.
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Tranquil nature reserve featuring a hiking trail & birdwatching opportunities.
Jackson Bottom Wetlands
4.6 ★★★★★ 873 reviews
Refuge with wetlands & wildlife education programs, trails & bird watching, including of eagles.
Sawyer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 825 reviews
Waterfront park featuring trails, picnic tables and grassy areas, plus a bridge.
Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland
4.8 ★★★★★ 761 reviews
Scenic area with mountains & pine forests, plus camping, fishing, hiking, rock-collecting & more.
Marquam Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 765 reviews
193 acres of undeveloped land & over 5 miles of hiking trails with forested scenic views.
Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint
4.5 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
Green space with a scenic lookout at 1,629 feet, plus picnic areas & a Douglas fir woodland.
Coolidge McClaine Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 736 reviews
Picnic-friendly park featuring play areas for kids, a fountain and creek.
Lower Macleay Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 732 reviews
Public park featuring hiking trails, a public restroom, and picnic tables, plus Pittock Mansion.
Tom Pearce Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 745 reviews
Well-maintained park on the shore of the Rogue River featuring disc golf courses, playgrounds, picnic sites and walking trails.
Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 715 reviews
Vast area with croplands, forests & wetlands focused on providing a wintering habitat for geese.
Fernhill Wetlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 668 reviews
Bird-spotting refuge (where dogs and bikes are not allowed) featuring walking trails, picnic tables, wetlands and waterfalls.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 711 reviews
Landscaped public park with a large military memorial, historical steam locomotive & paved pathways.
Ochoco Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 643 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, skate park, BMX track and water feature.
Talking Water Gardens
4.3 ★★★★☆ 661 reviews
Scenic man-made wetlands area featuring waterfalls, ponds, birds and turtles.
Molalla River State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 606 reviews
Scenic spot for hiking, boating, fishing & wildlife viewing, with picnic & restroom facilities.
Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 559 reviews
Scenic park featuring a carousel for kids and a stage for musicians, plus walking paths.
Tussing Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 600 reviews
Tranquil, dog-friendly green space featuring walking trails, picnic tables & river views.
Foothills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Grassy waterfront park with picnic areas and walking trails, plus a platform overlooking the river.
Delta Ponds
4.6 ★★★★★ 556 reviews
This natural wetlands area is a popular destination for bird-watching, fishing, biking & hiking.
George Rogers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 528 reviews
Riverfront park with playgrounds and picnic tables for swimming and kayaking as well as boat launches.
Grand Prairie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
10-acre green space with a fishing pond, playground, picnic areas & basketball courts.
Sankey Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 545 reviews
Well-kempt green space featuring a covered bridge and a playground with swings.
Lowami Hart Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
28 acres of forest & wetlands with a creek, multiple walking trails & bird watching.
Gilbert Creek Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 524 reviews
Park offering fields & courts for baseball, soccer & tennis, plus a paved walking trail & dog park.
Hat Rock State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Lakeside park with boating, swimming, hiking, biking & a fishing pond amid arid sagebrush hills.
Greenway Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Scenic park featuring trails, a disc golf course, numerous sports courts & picnic areas.
Stella Olsen Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews
Popular park featuring a playground, streams and trails as well as an amphitheater.
Simpson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 459 reviews
Large park featuring slides, swings and climbing, plus a picnic area.
Jurgens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
Relaxed park featuring 3 playgrounds, tennis courts, a baseball field and soccer fields.
Hillendale Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a playground, tennis courts, baseball/softball fields and a soccer net.
Canemah Bluff Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 425 reviews
Relaxed area featuring a playground for kids and trails through the woods, plus a cemetery.
Dirksen Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Family park featuring a playground, a picnic area and walking paths.
Shadywood Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 424 reviews
Public park with many mature trees, a children's playground & picnicking facilities.
First Street Rapids Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 378 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring picnic tables, and a restroom, plus a riverside trail.
Cross Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
Park with footpaths, picnic tables and benches along the Clackamas River.
Browns Ferry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
28-acre riverside park offering kayak & canoe rentals, walking paths & a seasonal art camp for kids.
Butler Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Spacious neighborhood park with grassy areas, basketball courts and playgrounds.
Fields Bridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Lush park offering picnic tables, swings and slides, plus sports fields and baseball fields.
Wild Iris Ridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 367 reviews
Public park featuring a 3.5-mile looped trail through oak savanna with benches and wildlife labels.
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
4.6 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Shady park featuring creeks and a river for swimming, plus grills, picnic tables and hiking trails.
Turner Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Softball and tennis courts, playgrounds, a soccer field and an open space.
Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint
4.6 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Picnicking state park offering hiking trails and scenic views of Prineville and its surroundings.
Risley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 335 reviews
Lush community space featuring sand pits, swings and playgrounds, as well as tennis and basketball courts.
Willamette Park And Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
This 287-acre riverside area has trails, a playground & soccer fields, plus a disc-golf course.
Joryville Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 300 reviews
Quiet park with scenic views from the hillside and multiple walking loops, plus shaded picnic spots.
Thurston Hills Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
Forest-lined trails for biking and hiking, plus kids' friendly paths in a 665-acre recreation area.
Big Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 275 reviews
Public park featuring a reservoir, trail, picnic area, playground, and volleyball net.
3-Creeks Protected Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 267 reviews
This sizable stretch of scenic open space features streams, wetlands & a flood-control facility.
Hogan Butte Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 269 reviews
Public park with a wheelchair-accessible paved trail offering scenic views of the Cascade Mountains.
Inspiration Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
A variety of gardens (including a kids' area) with flowers, a creek and trails.
Clark Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 261 reviews
Relaxed neighborhood park with creeks and playgrounds for the kids.
Woods Memorial Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 238 reviews
Native trees & greenery cover this heavily wooded park that features paved paths & hiking trails.
Putnam's Point
4.4 ★★★★☆ 244 reviews
Semi-wild landscape consisting of brushland & forest habitats, home to many seabirds.
Rotary Nature Preserve at Tice Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews
Forest trails for walking and meditation, plus a creek and a peaceful setting.
Hyak County Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 241 reviews
Popular park with clean restrooms, an awesome bridge, picnic tables and a dock, plus a boat launch and ramp.
Nansen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Small hilltop park for peaceful strolls, hikes and picnics.
Dawson Creek
4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Calm park featuring a stream and ponds, plus walking trails popular for bird-watching.
Boones Ferry Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 226 reviews
Clean riverside park featuring swings, climbing structures and a trail.
Historic Birnie Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 220 reviews
Clean public space for kids featuring play structures, swings and picnic tables.
Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
City park bisected by a creek featuring playgrounds, tennis courts, ball fields, and disc golf courses.
Maddax Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Park along the river offering heron watch events, picnic tables, and kid-friendly hikes.
Fanno Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Wooded area traversed by its namesake creek & walking trails, with a gazebo for public events.
Iron Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Forest reserve with hiking paths plus a playground and a pond for wildlife.
Singleton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews
Quiet park on the river featuring picnic benches (some shaded) and a brick fireplace.
Bob Newton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 164 reviews
Clean, shady area featuring a playground, basketball and tennis courts.
John Topits Park/ Empire Lakes
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Scenic park featuring a playground, multiple lakes and trails, plus stocked fish.
Croisan Creek Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 147 reviews
Wooded hiking and biking trail featuring a surprise paved section.
Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 143 reviews
Popular park featuring several trails for hiking, along with a picnic area and benches for resting.
Spring Lake Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Peaceful park with a paved path, an easy trail and a kid-friendly hike, plus a lake.
Weyerhaeuser-McKenzie Natural Area Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews
Scenic area for fishing and hiking that offers views of the McKenzie River.
Furnberg Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 130 reviews
Quiet urban park, featuring a playground, picnic tables and a creek.
West Hills Neighborhood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Family-friendly place with a play structure and swings, plus an open grassy area.
Gladstone Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Peaceful park offering paved trails, an oak savannah and a meadow, plus labeled native plants.
Beaverton Creek Wetlands Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
A habitat for a variety of birds, this 15-acre wetland features a quarter-mile-long paved trail.
Spring Valley State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Small green space on the Willamette River with quiet trails for hiking and biking.
Agnes Creek Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Kid-friendly area for hiking, forest bathing, and spotting mushrooms.
Englewood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Playground and nature-themed park with trails for walking and cycling.
Witham Hill Natural Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 113 reviews
35-acre wooded open space with a 1-mile hiking trail, wetland habitat & scenic views.
Walsh's Landing Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Large dog park, arboretum, kayaking spot and trail-filled park with water views.
Cooks Butte Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
City park featuring forest trails for walking with family and dogs.
Ardenwald Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews
Neighborhood park with a children's playground, covered patio, and concert series during the summer.
Marks Slough Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Looping and clean riverfront trails for walking and biking, with benches for resting.
Tualatin Hills Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Park with nature trails, exhibits, and a gift shop, plus event space and kids' classes.
River Canyon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Relaxed park with pine trees and a 3-mile loop trail along the Deschutes River.
Ashland Parks & Recreation
4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Expansive trail-laden park featuring a playground, waterfall and swimming reservoir.
Eades Park
4 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus trails for walking or riding bikes.
Takena Landing Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 97 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a 1.5- to 2-mile trail for walking and hiking along a river.
Red Fox Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Popular park with hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult through a well-preserved forested area.
Southern Lites Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Creek-side neighborhood park (no longer with a playground) featuring a basketball court, a short trail and picnic tables.
Bryant Woods Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 86 reviews
Forested park, quiet or hilly place with dirt trails, rocky spots and dog-friendly sections.
Boardman Wetlands Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Park and nature preserve that offers a raised walkway around a pond that’s home to nutria, ducks, geese and other species, as well as birds, and a playground.
Old Canemah Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Little spot with river views, plus a playground and picnic tables.
Flicker Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Serene wooded park with paved paths, hiking trails & many native plant species.
Hermanson Pond
4.4 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews
Quaint park featuring a pond, walking trails and a bench for bird-watching.
Rimrock Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
Laid-back, dog-friendly park featuring a disc golf course, a pond, a stream and trails.
Ivor Davies Park (north entrance)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews
Park featuring benches, picnic tables, and a walking trail, as well as a disc golf course.
Ridgeline Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Kid-friendly area for hiking in a forest setting.
Cook Park Greenbelt
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Scenic trail that follows the Tualatin River, featuring paved pathways and tall trees.
Jessen Multi Use Path
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Parkland with ponds for fishing, a paved bike path, and wildlife including turtles and waterfowl.
Gabbert Butte
4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
Hiking area known for its elevation gain, and kid-friendly trails.
Straub Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 72 reviews
Scenic loop and side trails traversing a wood-chip-littered woodland park.
Aldrich Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Shady green space with playground equipment and grassy slope for running and picnicking.
Devil's Lake Boardwalk Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 67 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area offering opportunities to view birds and lilies.
Marys River Natural Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Quaint local parkland known for its verdant terrain, green expanses, walking trails & boardwalk.
Wilderness Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails.
Springbrook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
52-acre natural space providing dirt & wood-chip hiking trails & wildlife viewing opportunities.
Yaquina Bay Bridge Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Peaceful trail below the Yaquina Bay Bridge leading to a beach with views of the coast.
Sherwood Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews
Park and playground with a grassy area and picnic tables, as well as restrooms.
Tryon Cove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Park featuring a dock and picnic tables, plus kid-friendly hiking trails.
Arrowhead Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Park featuring water features as well as a trail, and information about the purification process for drinking water.
Stewart Park Natural Area
4.1 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Relaxed recreational space featuring a walking trail and picnic tables, plus a pond and river access.
Fairview Wetlands Scenic Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Dog-friendly trail through wetlands where you can see wildlife including beavers.
Palma Ciea Park
4 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews
Walking, picnics, and sunsets are some of the activities available at this park with a river.
River Run Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews
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