Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Tryon Creek State Natural Area
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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A beautiful, thickly wooded park lined with over 14 miles of hiking and biking trails.
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423mo
Portland, Oregon4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This park is the product of a local, grassroots group formed many years ago that was dedicated to preserving the lower Tryon Creek watershed from development. It is a gem rivaling the more recognized Forest Park and is complete with a Nature Center, classes, group activity supports and a dedicated group of staff and volunteers.
Exploring its many trails any time of year is fantastic and can be done by anyone, regardless of their physical abilities.
It's a must see and must do for anyone living or visiting the Portland area.
Dogs welcome, but must remain on leash.
Written January 23, 2020
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Helen C
Renton, WA934 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
There is ample parking, but gets filled up quickly on weekends: A lot of families with kids. Visitor Center is closed, but very clean restrooms are accessible. Many trails - some short, some long, some flat, some with gradient. Natural setting, but didn't see any wildlife. Worth the visit.
Written October 17, 2020
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Sylvan
Portland, OR30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 • Couples
We love this park. Such a blessing to have a protected natural area in SW Portland. Remember to keep dogs on a leash.
Written September 11, 2019
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FunkTfied
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Solo
I was running with my dog this morning in Tryon state park when I realized someone was chasing me. I thought maybe I was mistaken since it was the middle of the day, so I ran a little faster. When I looked back, I saw that a man dressed in all black was definitely chasing and now gaining on me. He then started yelling at me. I stopped and he continued going off on me because evidently I had gone down a private trail. Completely terrified I apologized for not seeing the sign and told him I would never go down it again. He then said that the manager doesn’t react kindly to people going down that trail and threatened to cite me.

Anyways, I was shook for the rest of the morning from being pursued and threatened by a park employee. The people that work this park are inappropriately mean and I suggest staying away from them whenever possible. Otherwise it’s an ok place.
Written October 29, 2019
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Teri L
40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Family
Lots of hiking trails and lots of trilliums end of March. They have a large day lodge with all the information of how they made coal fom wood. One hike goes clear down to Willamette River. I have only been their once and ne d to go more. They have a kids learning area in lodge too.
Written January 21, 2019
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PickyBaer
Portland, OR294 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Business
The park is lush forest with great walking trails. This is the closest to a mature old growth forest you need to get. Spring/early summer, is the best when the Triliums are in bloom.
Written November 14, 2017
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beetcanner
Southern Nevada674 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Solo
Enjoy a nice walk in the forest with excellent signage to guide you. Great place for deep thinking or just breathe deeply and fall in love with life again. Some trails are for hikers and the Nature Center has a free one page trail map, clearly marking distance and trail names. Other trails are clearly marked Equestrian. It's a lovely, short drive from downtown on Terwilliger Blvd. Go, you won't be sorry. Also, it's a state park (free admission & parking).
Written June 24, 2017
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Kevin N
Iowa172 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Family
Next to Powell;s Books, this might be the mist unique and valuable place in Portland.

There are miles of paths, the longest over 3 miles on one loop.

There are paths for people, with or without dogs, bikes, and horses.

Going on a path allows you to disappear into forest one would expect at a coastal hiking path.

When I arrived at 7:45 am on a Saturday, the ranger was cleaning the front porch and sidewalk. The entire place is immaculately well kept.

If you are head out to the coast,consider stopping at Fort Stevens State Park that has weekly bird tours, daily kayak tours, junior ranger sessions in the summer, bike rentals, clamming, beaching, hiking...

Connected to Fort Stevens State Park is Historic Fort Stevens museum and gift shop. Although moderate sized, both are very nice. The museum also hosts a ticketed truck (army personnel carrier) tour and a ticketed tour of the military installations and a ticketed walking tour of a massive underground artillery bunker.
Written June 17, 2017
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robertgD4013LZ
Washington DC, DC20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Solo
This small State Park is in the hills on the SW edge of the city (near Lewis and Clark College) and has extensive trails, a Nature Center, some Old Growth timber(believe it or not!) and is accessible by bike path (or bike lanes) from downtown Portland.
Written January 1, 2017
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TheGfos
Portland, OR28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Couples
Tryon Creek State Park is one of our favorite close, regular getaways from life in the city. Located about fifteen minutes from our house, this hidden gem is simply amazing. There are miles of lovely, groomed trails going deep into the forest. The scenery, the beauty, the wildlife and 'freshness' of the park is so healing and so relaxing.

We like to walk our three well-behaved doggies on the trials. They find it to be quite thrilling, thanks to the sights, sounds and smells. As we meet other dogs on the trail we find that other hikers are very courteous with their dogs too, and manners prevail in order for all to have a lovely time.

You can take several trials, many people jog, may walk - whatever suits your pleasure. Just be sure to notice the beauty, look for animals, and enjoy the serenity this park provides for you. It is such a wonderful escape.

Be aware they are improving the parking area right now (7-16), so parking is a premium. But if you find a bit of patience you can usually snag a spot within 10 minutes; people are coming and going. Grab a water to take on the trail, some are mildly challenging.

Most important, realize how lucky we are to have this magnificent park in our city. Please put this on your list and explore, you will love it and come away with a very peaceful and relaxed mood. Cheers!
Written July 21, 2016
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