Alder Trail

Hiking trail · Portland / Forest Park · Trailhead near Portland, OR

1.6 mi2.6 kmRound trip

≈276 ft≈84 mElevation gain

830 ft253 mHigh point

1 hr 4 minEstimated time

Easy0.8 mi / 1.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Portland Parks and Recreation, Alder Trail

Trailhead

Off Northwest 53rd Drive, near Portland, OR

Coordinates: 45.54279, -122.73865

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Overview

Alder Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.6 mi / 2.6 km near Portland, OR. Expect about 276 ft / 84 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 830 ft / 253 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 4 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 591 ft / 180 m · high 814 ft / 248 m

Nearby

Northwest Leif Erikson DriveHiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Northwest Flanders Neighborhood GreenwayBike route · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Pettygrove Neighborhood GreenwayBike route · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Johnson Street Bike BoulevardBike route · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Marshall Neighborhood GreenwayBike route · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Northwest 24th Bicycle BoulevardBike route · 1.2 mi / 2 km
North Rosa Parks WayBike route · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Peninsula Crossing TrailBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Portland Parks and Recreation.