What we’re about
Portland Trail Runners is the original trail running group in Portland, Oregon, bringing runners together for over 15 years. We meet every Saturday morning to explore the city’s best trails — like Forest Park, Tryon Creek, and more. Occasionally, we will have weekday runs sprinkled in the mix.
Our runs are typically 5–7 miles, with shorter options available, and all paces are welcome. Whether you're experienced or just getting started, you'll find friendly people, great routes, and a relaxed vibe. We hang out after for coffee and conversation — bring a mug and join us! (Families, kiddos, and doggos included).
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re here to cruise, push the pace, or just enjoy the dirt.
Upcoming events
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Tryon to Marshall Park!
Iron Mountain Trail, Lake Oswego, OR, US**Join us for a 6.4-mile out-and-back trail run through scenic woods and quiet neighborhoods, loosely following Tryon Creek from Lake Oswego to Marshall Park in southwest Portland. This route includes a mix of singletrack, wider dirt trail, and a ~0.75-mile neighborhood segment, with several intersections along the way — so it’s helpful to review the route ahead of time.
All paces and experience levels are welcome!
### The Route:
View the 6.4-mile route on AllTrails.
- Start at Iron Mountain Trailhead (off Andrews Rd in Lake Oswego)
- Head down Iron Mountain Trail, then:
- Left on South Creek Trail
- Right on Red Fox Trail
- Left on Old Main Trail
- Right on Big Fir Trail
- Left onto Middle Creek Trail
- Left on North Creek Trail to reach the Boones Ferry Trailhead
- From there, head up Boones Ferry Rd, pass under the bridge, and continue onto Arnold St
- Turn right on SW 11th Dr and wind through the neighborhood to reach the Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
- Follow that trail to the playground in Marshall Park, where we turn around and retrace our steps back to the trailhead
### Want a shorter option?
Follow the above and turn around at Boones Ferry Rd for an easy ~4-mile out-and-back.
### 📍Where to Meet
Iron Mountain Trailhead (off Andrews Road in Lake Oswego).
We’ll start running at 8:35 AM, so please arrive a few minutes early to check in and say hi!**As always, please practice good car hygiene at any trailhead.
Post-Run:
Jeff’s world famous coffee + group kudos. Bring your coffee cup or mug!6 attendees
Zoo to Pittock! +Coffee
Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial, 4000 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, USJoin us for an out-and-back run along the Wildwood on Saturday Nov 8th! We'll head out from the south end of the Wildwood Trail, located near the Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial, and continue to the Pittock viewpoint. At 6.7 miles, this route is a little bit longer than usual, but gives us an opportunity to visit the beginning of Wildwood as well as the viewpoint.
Note: There is a parking fee at the Zoo complex. The fees mirror downtown Portland's hourly rate of $2.40 per hour with a $9.60 daily maximum. Pay with the Parking Kitty app, card, or cash (if you have the exact amount, because it doesn't give change).
The route
View the route on Ride with GPS or AllTrails.
Want a shorter option? Follow the route above and turn back around at Winter Garden along WW for a total of 4 miles.Where to meet
Washington Park Veteran's parking lot, near the intersection of SW Kingston Dr and Knights Blvd.We start running at 8:37am!
What to bring
- Coffee cup/travel mug
- Something warm for afterward
- Your best Magnum look
After the run
As always, 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!
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