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[[Category:Portland]] | [[Category:Portland]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Portland Area]] |
| + | [[Category:Creek Hikes]] | ||
[[Category:Easy Hikes]] | [[Category:Easy Hikes]] | ||
[[Category:Family Hikes]] | [[Category:Family Hikes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Urban Hikes]] | ||
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| − | [[Image:Marshall Park bridge.jpg|thumb|400px|A bridge in Marshall Park]] | + | [[Image:Marshall Park bridge.jpg|thumb|400px|A bridge in Marshall Park ''Martell'']] |
| − | [[Image:Marshall Park cascades.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Marshall Park cascades.jpg|thumb|188px|A series of small cascades is just upstream from the picnic area ''Martell'']] |
| − | [[Image:Upper Tryon Creek log crossing.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Upper Tryon Creek log crossing.jpg|thumb|188px|A slightly unexpected creek crossing ''Martell'']] |
| − | + | {{Start point|Marshall Park Trailhead (on 12th)}} or [[Marshall Park Trailhead (on 18th)]] | |
| − | + | * End point: [[Tryon Creek Log Bridge]] | |
| − | * | + | * Trail Log: [[Marshall Park Hike/Log|Trail Log]] |
| − | + | * Hike Type: Out-and-back | |
| − | + | {{Distance|1.4 miles}} | |
| + | {{Elevation gain|80 feet}} | ||
| + | {{Difficulty|Easy}} | ||
* Seasons: All | * Seasons: All | ||
| − | * Family Friendly: | + | * Family Friendly: No (difficult bridge crossing, one part of the trail requires walking on a narrow board, older kids may find it adventurous) |
* Backpackable: No | * Backpackable: No | ||
* Crowded: No | * Crowded: No | ||
| − | == Hike Description == | + | === Hike Description === |
| − | This hike begins in | + | This hike begins in Marshall Park and heads southeast into a disconnected upper section of Tryon Creek State Park. It follows Tryon Creek along a narrow section of land which is just large enough to take you away from the neighboring houses to enjoy the lush forest and meandering creeks. |
| − | Start at either the [[Marshall Park Trailhead (on 12th)]] or the [[Marshall Park Trailhead (on 18th)]] and head | + | Start at either the [[Marshall Park Trailhead (on 12th)]] or the [[Marshall Park Trailhead (on 18th)]] and head downhill towards a picnic area with a swing set and slide. Just upstream from the picnic area is a series of small cascades in the creek which is a feeder to Tryon Creek. |
| − | Cross over the stone bridge and head | + | Cross over the stone bridge and head southeast following the creek downstream. You will cross [[Maplecrest Drive Crossing|SW Maplecrest Drive]] and once you are on the other side you are actually in Tryon Creek State Park. From here the trail works downhill toward Tryon Creek. In late March and early April this area is filled with trilliums. At the bottom of the hill, you'll come to a [[Tryon Creek Log Bridge|log bridge over Tryon Creek]]. The trail continues downstream, but it's often quite muddy and there's little to see beyond the bridge. Continue along the trail as far as you like-- you will eventually hit Boones Ferry (and from there you can reach the [[Tryon Creek State Park Trailhead|Boones Ferry trailheads]] of the Tryon Creek State Park area). To reach the North Creek Trail (the closest Tryon Creek trailhead), head up to the right a couple hundred yards and look for the trail on the other side of the road. Be careful crossing Boones Ferry. |
| − | == Maps == | + | === Maps === |
| − | [ | + | * [http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/323776 Southwest Portland Walk Map (Portland Bureau of Transportation)] |
| + | === Fees, Regulations, etc. === | ||
| + | * Marshall Park closes at 10pm. | ||
| − | + | {{TripReports|Marshall Park}} | |
| − | Marshall Park | + | |
| − | + | {{RelatedDiscussions|Marshall Park}} | |
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| − | = | + | === Guidebooks that cover this hike === |
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| − | == Guidebooks that cover this hike == | + | |
* ''Portland Hill Walks'' - by Laura O. Foster | * ''Portland Hill Walks'' - by Laura O. Foster | ||
| − | == Contributors == | + | === Contributors === |
* [[User:Martell|Martell]] (creator) | * [[User:Martell|Martell]] (creator) | ||
Revision as of 02:21, 29 October 2014
- Start point: Marshall Park Trailhead (on 12th)
or Marshall Park Trailhead (on 18th)
- End point: Tryon Creek Log Bridge
- Trail Log: Trail Log
- Hike Type: Out-and-back
- Distance: 1.4 miles
- Elevation gain: 80 feet
- Difficulty: Easy
- Seasons: All
- Family Friendly: No (difficult bridge crossing, one part of the trail requires walking on a narrow board, older kids may find it adventurous)
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: No
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Hike Description
This hike begins in Marshall Park and heads southeast into a disconnected upper section of Tryon Creek State Park. It follows Tryon Creek along a narrow section of land which is just large enough to take you away from the neighboring houses to enjoy the lush forest and meandering creeks.
Start at either the Marshall Park Trailhead (on 12th) or the Marshall Park Trailhead (on 18th) and head downhill towards a picnic area with a swing set and slide. Just upstream from the picnic area is a series of small cascades in the creek which is a feeder to Tryon Creek.
Cross over the stone bridge and head southeast following the creek downstream. You will cross SW Maplecrest Drive and once you are on the other side you are actually in Tryon Creek State Park. From here the trail works downhill toward Tryon Creek. In late March and early April this area is filled with trilliums. At the bottom of the hill, you'll come to a log bridge over Tryon Creek. The trail continues downstream, but it's often quite muddy and there's little to see beyond the bridge. Continue along the trail as far as you like-- you will eventually hit Boones Ferry (and from there you can reach the Boones Ferry trailheads of the Tryon Creek State Park area). To reach the North Creek Trail (the closest Tryon Creek trailhead), head up to the right a couple hundred yards and look for the trail on the other side of the road. Be careful crossing Boones Ferry.
Maps
Fees, Regulations, etc.
- Marshall Park closes at 10pm.
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Marshall Park
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Marshall Park
Guidebooks that cover this hike
- Portland Hill Walks - by Laura O. Foster
Contributors
- Martell (creator)