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Leif Erikson Drive (Forest Park)
NW Thurman St Trailhead, Portland, OR 97210
Trail🪢 Leash required
11.2 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
2,810 reviews
Running 11.2 miles as a vehicle-free gravel road through Portland's Forest Park in Oregon, this trail provides shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Leashed dogs can stroll the wooded path.
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- Park
- Leif Erikson Drive (Forest Park)
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.5392, -122.7253
- Trail miles
- 11.2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.6/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 11.2 miles of trail
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Dog policy
11.2-mile gravel road through Forest Park (closed to vehicles). Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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