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.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Tryon to Marshall Park!Iron Mountain Trail, Lake Oswego, OR
Join us Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM 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 6:35 PM, so please arrive a few minutes early to check in and say hi!**As always, please practice good car hygiene at any trailhead.
- Trillium Ridge Loop (8:30 AM start)Springville Road (Forest Park) Trailhead, Portland, OR
Reminder: 8:30 AM start
Join us for a scenic loop from the Springville Trailhead! We’ll head down Firelane 7 to Trillium, then cruise left on Wildwood before dropping right onto Ridge Trail. We'll pause at the viewpoint, then climb back up to Leif. From there, it's a right on Leif and a final push up Hardesty to finish where we started — about 5.3 miles total.
Want a shorter option? Skip the Ridge drop and turn left onto Ridge back to the start for about 3.5 miles.
The route
View the route on AllTrails.Where to meet
Meet at the NW Springville Trailhead. 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
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!
