Forest Park — Portland, Oregon

Address2960 NW Upshur Street trailhead, Portland, OR (one of 40+ park access points; the park has no single entrance)

HoursDaily 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

PricesFree

Price notesFree entry. About 5,200 acres with 80+ miles of trails, including the 30.2-mile Wildwood Trail. The listed address is a published trailhead, not a sole entrance - see report.

Age notesNo age guidance published (free site); age bands are a conservative whole-family recommendation only - see report. Long-distance trails suit older children best.

BookingNo reservation required.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

ParkingTrailhead parking varies by access point; terms Not confirmed.

Hours in detailDaily 5:00am-10:00pm (data.json). The park has 40+ access points and no single entrance (official City page fetched this pass).

ParkingParking is FREE at all trailheads, but most are rustic with limited capacity; capacities are published per trailhead (10 or fewer spaces at many, 20+ at Wildwood/Pittock Mansion, Lower Macleay, Upper Macleay/Macleay Park, Lower Saltzman and Wildwood/Germantown). ADA-accessible parking spaces are at the Lower Macleay and Wildwood/Pittock Mansion trailheads. Carpooling and ride-hailing are encouraged (official City page fetched this pass).

AccessibilityThe City's accessibility considerations: Forest Park's trails are primitive and can be steep, with average grades of 10%, average cross slopes of 7% and natural obstacles up to 10 inches high; motorized mobility devices are allowed for people with disabilities. One designated ADA trail: Lower Macleay Trailhead to Balch Creek Viewpoint, approx. 0.25 miles out-and-back, paved, one bridge crossing, 25ft elevation gain/loss. All TriMet vehicles are ADA and stroller accessible; children under 7 ride TriMet free (official City page fetched this pass).

Official tipsOfficial hike cards flag family picks: Lower Macleay to Stone House (approx. 2 miles) and the Leif Erikson/Germantown loop (approx. 2 miles, wide packed gravel, gentle grade) are labelled 'Great for children'. Dogs must be leashed and waste packed out. Trail condition updates and closures are posted on the City's trail closures page; wind, rain and high water can leave hazards such as downed trees, landslides and flooding (official City page fetched this pass).

Seasonal notesWeather-related trail hazards are addressed as resources allow; check trail closures before visiting, especially after storms (official City page fetched this pass).