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Map Key

4.7

Miles

7.6

KM

Point to Point

1,030' 314 m

High

396' 121 m

Low

1,072' 327 m

Up

662' 202 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

This is a nice, well-maintained and mostly smooth trail that connects Washington Park to the Marquam Nature Park and several more trails in the Nature Park. It is similar to the nearby Wildwood Trail but less used and has more and steeper climbs and descents. A small spur trail leads to 1000 ft. Council Crest which provides a nice vista of Portland and Mount Adams and Hood. It is not blazed but signposts are at trail intersections. Mostly singletrack with a few short sections alongside road and crossing Highway 26.

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Russ Johnson

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  4.2 from 6 votes

#10405

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#317

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#10,405

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The trail passes right by Council Crest Park providing easy access to a fantastic view of Mt. Hood.
Jul 3, 2017 near West Slope, OR
The Marquam Trail is a well-maintained trail with plenty of easy creek crossings.
Jul 3, 2017 near Portland, OR
Mount Hood from Council Crest
Apr 23, 2019 near West Slope, OR
Making it to Washington Park requires crossing a few city streets. Most are easy, but one includes a highway onramp. Crosswalks in this section are unmarked, and only partially include sidewalks, but trail markers are posted.
Jul 3, 2017 near West Slope, OR
Stair section on Marquam Trail
Apr 23, 2019 near West Slope, OR

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Jun 2, 2019
Kevin M
Fun hike 4.1mi — 1h 43m
Jan 25, 2019
Janelle Coburn
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