What we’re about
Portland Trail Runners is a beginner friendly running group that meets every Saturday morning in and around the Portland area. We love exploring all that Portland has to offer, including the trails of Forest Park, Tryon Creek, the waterfront area, Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and whatever new trails we find!
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"Veronica and I are trying this new fad called, uh, jogging. I believe it's jogging or yogging. It might be a soft j. I'm not sure but apparently you just run for an extended period of time. It's supposed to be wild."
-- Ron Burgundy
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Marquam Trail! +CoffeeMarquam Trail, Portland, OR
Join us for an out-and-back run along the Marquam Trail on Saturday! We'll start from the SW Terwilliger Blvd trailhead and head up to Council Crest where we'll stop and enjoy the top for a moment before heading back down. This route is about 6.3 miles total.
The route
View the route on Ride with GPS or AllTrails.
Where to meet
Marquam Trail at the SW Terwilliger Blvd trailhead. We start running at 9:05!
Roadside parking is available near the trailhead, as well as further along Terwilliger, about 1/4 mile north (near Hamilton) and south (Buhler Cutoff).
What to bring
- Coffee cup/travel mug
After the run
I'll bring post-run coffee. If you have a snack you want to share, great! Or if you'd like, you can Venmo a couple bucks to the coffee fund (@JeffMonaghanPDX), but there's absolutely no expectation for you to bring anything other than yourself, nor is there any expectation for contributions - just come run with us!
See you there!
- Timberline Lodge to Paradise Park and BackTimberline Lodge, Clackamas County, OR
Join PTR on Mt Hood for a 11.5 mile out-and-back trail run, likely power hike at times, to the beautiful Paradise Park. This area is known for its stunning views and wildflowers. Expect some vert to get there, but it's worth the work!
Logistics: Meet at the east side of the Timberline Day Lodge at 9:30 am. Bathrooms are on-site. Indicate in the chat if you would like to carpool. The drive time from Portland is ~1.5 hours.
Route: Alltrails 11.5 miles, cumulative gain 2661 ft, elevation range (4700-6000 ft). Includes a 1300 ft descent and ascent through Zig Zag Canyon, with a rock hop to cross the Zig Zag River.
What to bring:
1. Trekking poles will be incredibly helpful on the climb and for maneuvering on remaining snow patches.
2. Water and/or water filter
3. Snacks to fuel your journey. We'll take a snack break at the halfway point/Paradise park to take in the view.
4. Mountain weather can change quickly. Pack clothing layers.
5. Sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, etc.Hope to see you there!
