Water Line Trail

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

1.4 mi2.2 kmRound trip

≈407 ft≈124 mElevation gain

1,043 ft318 mHigh point

1 hr 3 minEstimated time

Moderate0.7 mi / 1.1 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, Water Line Trail

Trailhead

Off Northwest Skyline Boulevard, near Portland, OR

Coordinates: 45.57965, -122.79687

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Overview

Water Line Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.4 mi / 2.2 km near Portland, OR. Expect about 407 ft / 124 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 1,043 ft / 318 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 3 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 630 ft / 192 m · high 1,040 ft / 317 m

Nearby

North Portland Greenway TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Saint Louis / Fessenden Bike BoulevardBike route · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Wildwood TrailHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Peninsula Crossing TrailBike route · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
North Central Bicycle BoulevardBike route · 2 mi / 3.3 km
North Portsmouth Bike BoulevardBike route · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Bybee LakeLake · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Smith LakeLake · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

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