Difference between revisions of "Tryon Creek Inner Loop Hike"
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=== Guidebooks that cover this hike === | === Guidebooks that cover this hike === | ||
* ''Take a Walk: Portland'' by Brian Barker | * ''Take a Walk: Portland'' by Brian Barker | ||
| + | * ''Urban Trails: Portland'' by Eli Boschetto | ||
* ''60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Portland'' by Paul Gerald | * ''60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Portland'' by Paul Gerald | ||
* ''100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon'' - 4th Edition, by William Sullivan | * ''100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon'' - 4th Edition, by William Sullivan | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 26 December 2018
- Start point: Tryon Creek State Park Trailhead
- End point: Tryon Creek State Park Trailhead
- Hike Type: Loop
- Distance: 1.9 miles
- Elevation gain: 125 feet (loss to Tryon Creek, over 200 feet accumulated on the route described below)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Seasons: All
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: Yes
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Hike Description
The easiest way to see Tryon Creek State Park is to grab a map at the visitors center which is located at the main trailhead and explore on your own schedule, heading back to the trailhead when you are ready. There isn't really anything other than the creek itself that is a "must-see", so any hike you do, you won't have to walk away feeling like you missed something. However, for those who are interested, we describe a guided hike below that covers a good chunk of the park.
If you are planning to hike in the area, you may want to strongly consider bringing shoes that you don't mind getting muddy, and possibly a clean change for the car. The park has special trails for bicyclists and horses, and is also popular with joggers. If you want the illusion of a little more solitude, you may want to start at one of the smaller trailheads.
To follow our guided hike, as you leave the parking lot and head towards the Nature Center turn left on the Old Main Trail towards the Red Fox Trail. Turn left at the Red Fox Trail and cross over the Red Fox Bridge. Keep right after crossing the bridge to connect with the Cedar Trail. Continue on the slightly less busy Cedar trail heading back towards Tryon Creek. At a large intersection of trails (shown on the right side of this page), head towards the creek through the intersection and then turn left on Middle Creek Trail towards High Bridge following the creek.
After crossing High Bridge, bear right to follow the Middle Creek Trail up the bluff to turn left on the Maple Ridge Trail. Take this trail around to the Nature Center.
Maps
Regulations or Restrictions, etc.
- Open 7am to dusk (exact hours change seasonally)
- No fees required.
- Horses allowed on some trails.
- Dogs are allowed on 6’ leash only, and you must clean up after them (bags provided).
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Tryon Creek Inner Loop Hike
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Tryon Creek Inner Loop Hike
Guidebooks that cover this hike
- Take a Walk: Portland by Brian Barker
- Urban Trails: Portland by Eli Boschetto
- 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Portland by Paul Gerald
- 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon - 4th Edition, by William Sullivan
- Best Trail Runs: Portland, Oregon by Adam W. Chase, Nancy Hobbs, and Yassine Dibboun
- Oregon Nature Weekends by Jim Yuskavitch
- Trail Running: Oregon by Lizann Dunegan
More Links
- See more information at the Oregon State Parks website
- Friends of Tryon Creek State Park
Contributors
- Martell (creator)