What we’re about
Portland Trail Runners is a welcoming trail running group that meets every Saturday morning to explore Portland’s incredible trails together. Our routes typically cover around 5-7 miles, with shorter options available — all paces are welcome.
We rotate between some of the city’s best running spots, including Forest Park, Tryon Creek, and other local favorites. Whether you’re new to trail running or have years of experience, you’ll find good company, fresh air, and friendly vibes here. We like to wrap up with post-run coffee and conversation, so bring a mug and hang out after.
Come run with us! Everyone is welcome, whether you’re here to cruise, push the pace, or just enjoy the dirt.
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See all- Wildwood from Birch (+Alder and Dogwood) NEW 8:30 AM start!NW 53rd Dr & Birch Trail, Portland, OR
We’re back — and with a new route and new time*!
*Exploring summer hour times, this is a trial run and a trail run (get it??)Join us for a fun trail run along the Wildwood Trail. We'll start at the Birch Trailhead (off NW 53rd) and head north on Wildwood to Alder, drop down to Leif, return up Dogwood, and finish on Wildwood back to Birch — for a total of about 5 miles. Woo!
Want a shorter option? Do an out-and-back on Wildwood to Keil Trail for about 4 miles total.
The route
View the route on AllTrails.Where to meet
Meet at the Birch Trailhead off NW 53rd. As with any trailhead, practice good car hygiene and mind your valuables.We start running at 8:35, so please plan accordingly!
What to bring
- Coffee cup/travel mug
Afterwards
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!
