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Print Friendly MapThe 5.9-mile Rock Creek Trail provides an important commuting route and natural escape in one of Oregon's largest cities: Hillsboro, located in the "Silicon Forest," a high-tech corridor on Portland's western side. The trail runs through a scenic greenway offering beautiful views of the creek, towering evergreens, meadows, and wetlands. Orchard Park is a good place to start the journey; the park offers parking, restrooms, and picnic areas. the trail then travels north across paved and boardwalk sections to the trail's end in Rock Creek Park.
Another disconnected section of trail heads west-east between NW Rock Creek Blvd and the Westside Trail. This trail similarly cuts through a sliver of green space.
The Rock Creek Trail runs between Westside Trail (Portland) and NE Wilkins St. (Hillsboro).
Parking is available at:
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Good for a quick ride, relatively flat throughout. Watch out if the cottonwood trees are in bloom, and careful of the traction speed bumps on the bridge portion — they can make for an unsteady ride on a road bike for beginners.
Great with 3 kids all on bikes - one a tricycle
Rock Creek Trail is a great all style trail, you can walk, run, hike, bike, skate, or roll. I like to start the trail backwards from Rock Creek Park (close to home) Rock Creek Trail is dog friendly, so I pack a camel back or fannny pack with snacks, water, doggie waste bags (all though Tuallatin Hills Park & Recreation District does provide them in multiple locations) grab a leash, lace up & go. If running isn't your thing, grab some binoculars, pack a picnic basket grab a few friends, pets, or both and take a leisurely stroll to Orchard Park, have a nice meal and play some disc golf, playground for the kiddies, restrooms, and parking if needed. Binoculars or camera are great to bring for this spectacular wildlife & protected wetland, especially on the boardwalks.
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