Towhee Trail

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

2.4 mi3.8 kmRound trip

≈558 ft≈170 mElevation gain

853 ft260 mHigh point

1 hr 31 minEstimated time

Moderate1.2 mi / 1.9 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, Towhee Trail

Trailhead

Off Southwest 13th Avenue, near Portland, OR

Coordinates: 45.50029, -122.69511

Directions

Google Maps Apple Maps

Today's weather and map Plan a trip here

Overview

Towhee Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.4 mi / 3.8 km near Portland, OR. Expect about 558 ft / 170 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 853 ft / 260 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 31 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 515 ft / 157 m · high 804 ft / 245 m

Nearby

Springwater TrailBike route · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Red Electric TrailBike route · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Illinois-Vermont GreenwayBike route · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Trolley TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Stephens Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
SE 19th Avenue GreenwayBike route · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Tacoma / Johnson Creek / Harney Bike BoulevardBike route · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
North Macadam to Hamilton/Scholls FerryHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

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