About us
Portland Trail Runners has been bringing runners together for 15+ years; the original trail running group in PDX. We meet every Saturday morning to explore the city’s best trails — like Forest Park, Tryon Creek, Marquam and more! Weekday runs are also sprinkled in the mix.
Our runs are typically 5–7 miles, with shorter options available (3-4 miles). All paces and experience levels are welcome!
We hang out after at the trailhead for coffee and conversation — bring a mug and join us!
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re here to cruise, push the pace, or just enjoy the dirt.
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Upcoming events
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Aspen Figure Eight {8}
2099 NW Aspen Ave, Portland, OR, USJoin us for a loop-de-loop figure 8 run in Forest Park!
We'll start from the Aspen trailhead, headed up Leif to Dogwood. Left UP DW to Wildwood, Left on WW, Right UP Wild Cherry - connect back onto Dogwood going DOWN to WW/Dogwood intersection. Trace previous path to Wild Cherry, this time turning Left DOWN WC to Leif and back to Aspen trailhead start! Just over 5 miles for this one, 656 ft gain.
The route: All Trails
Meetup:
At the Aspen Trailhead, near the intersection of NW Aspen Ave and NW Franklin Ct. Mind your valuables in your vehicles!Post Run
Group kudos and home!3 attendees
Basic Birch.
NW 53rd Dr & Birch Trail, Northwest 53rd Drive, Portland, OR, USThis one’s pretty simple: Birch to Morak out n’ back all along Wildwood. Rolling trail with Birch being your main climb at the end.
Total miles: 6.7
The route
View the route on AllTrails.
Want a shorter option? Do an out-and-back on Wildwood to Keil Trail for about 4 miles total.Where to meet
Meet at the Birch Trailhead off NW 53rd. As with any trailhead, practice good car hygiene and mind your valuables.What to bring:
- Coffee cup for group kudos after
Afterwards
Group kudos and coffee! Bring a snack to share if you wish - no expectation to do so.4 attendees
PTR WILDWOOD 16.94
Upper Macleay Parking Lot, 5151 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR, USJoin us for a point‑to‑point run along one of Portland’s most iconic routes - our beloved Wildwood Trail. We’ll start at Upper Macleay parking lot at 8:00am and head north, all on Wildwood, to the Upper Springville Trailhead — a beautiful 16.94‑mile stretch through classic Forest Park terrain.
- Expect rolling single-track with some climbs. We’ll have aid stations along the way -- more details on exact locations and logistics will be shared soon.
- Plan for 3-4 hours depending on pace, stops, and recovery.
16.94 mile route: All Trails
**Option: We will have 11.7 mile option with a start at Firelane 1 trailhead off Forest Lane, also starting at 8:00am. See Segment 2 on the route map above. This route will also end at Upper Springville.
Bring:
- Water, snacks to fuel yourself along the way (a running pack is highly recommended for this one).
- Comfortable trail running shoes
Note:
Please plan your pacing and route accordingly. We’ll be moving continuously and won’t be stopping to regroup at major intersections. The course stays on Wildwood northbound the entire way, with the only cutoff at Hardesty toward the Springville Trailhead.More details/logisitics coming soon!
Use the comments section to designate your route.6 attendees
Henry Hagg Lake Loop - A Trail Run
Hagg Lake, 50250 Sw Scoggins Valley Rd, Gaston, OR, USPTR Field Trip!
Join us for a 13.3 mile loop around Henry Hagg Lake, located in Gaston, OR. About 45min west of PDX.
This will be a scenic 13.3 mile loop with rolling singletrack, lake views, and a mix of surfaces (primarily trail). Parts of the trail may have some overgrowth - long socks perhaps? Some short climbs and several road crossings along the way.
Meet: Parking Lot at Hagg Lake - near Skoggins Valley Park (see map) -- carpooling encouraged!
Park: Pay to park machines on-site, day use $7
Route: All Trails
13.3miles; or do an out and back wherever you choose!
We will start running promptly at 9:07am; please plan accordinglyBring:
- Running pack w/ snacks/water
- Suncreen/hat/layers for sun?
- A treat for PTR picnic after - families are welcome
After:
Kudos and group picnic! Designate in the chat below what you will bring to share w/ the group. J+J will bring bagels + cream cheese and fruit.5 attendees
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