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The Springwater on the Willamette Trail offers views of downtown. The Springwater on the Willamette Trail offers views of downtown.
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The Springwater on the Willamette Trail offers views of downtown.
Culture / Biking

Bicycle Maps & Where to Ride

Find your way around with these resources and recommended rides.

Updated Apr. 30, 2020 1 min read

With bike lanes and paths all over town — not to mention cool forests and striking scenery — Portland has great places to ride for cyclists of all abilities. (Before hitting the road, make sure to review bike safety tips.)

Maps & Resources

The Portland Bureau of Transportation offers great resources for cyclists who want to explore the city and region:

Portland Bike Maps

Bike Maps for the Greater Portland Region

Nine Best Rides Around Portland

5 to Ride

Best Parks for Cycling

Explore these local outdoor attractions on two wheels.

  • Springwater Corridor Trail

    The rails-to-trails project’s paved surface, generally 10-12 feet wide with soft shoulders, is designed to accommodate walkers, joggers, hikers, bicycles, wheelchairs and equestrian users.

  • Laurelhurst Park

    Surrounding a scenic lake, Laurelhurst Park was the first city park named to the National Register of Historic Places. It offers picnic and play areas, a dog off-leash area and a horseshoe pit, plus basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.

  • Mt. Tabor Park

    This popular park features expansive views, picnic areas, natural-surface and paved paths, a dog off-leash area, a playground and a performance stage, plus tennis, volleyball and basketball courts.

  • Rocky Butte

    Rocky Butte is an extinct volcanic cinder cone with great views of Portland and the Cascade Range. The butte features hiking trails and is a popular rock climbing area.

  • Council Crest

    At 1,073 feet above sea level, Council Crest is the highest point in Portland. From the top of the hill visitors can see five mountains in the Cascade Range: Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson and Mount Rainier.

More Favorite Portland Bike Routes

Springwater on the Willamette

From downtown, cross the Willamette River via the bike-friendly Hawthorne Bridge and follow a 3-mile (4.8 km) path between OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) and the Sellwood Bridge. This is the Springwater on the Willamette, the westernmost leg of the Springwater Corridor, a rails-to-trails project. From this section of the trail, you can access Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Sellwood Riverfront Park and Oaks Amusement Park — or head into the Sellwood neighborhood for food, drink and shopping.

Hawthorne Bridge to Mt. Tabor Park

Take the Hawthorne Bridge to Southeast Portland, then roll through historic Ladd’s Addition and the foodie heaven of the Division/Clinton neighborhood before beginning the climb toward Mt. Tabor Park. In the park, you’ll ascend 650 feet (198 m) on forested paths to the summit, where you can enjoy sweeping views of the terrain you just covered and the city skyline.

GO TO MOUNT TABOR

Northeast Neighborhood Greenways

Explore the residential neighborhoods of Northeast Portland via low-traffic routes known as greenways. Enjoy views from the Alameda Ridge, and, for an extra challenge, climb Rocky Butte at the eastern edge of the loop.

Biking, Outdoors

Bike Safety Tips

Portland loves bikes, but it's still important to be armed with knowledge and cycle safely.

Stay Safe

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Interactive Bike There! Map

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Oregon Scenic Bikeways

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