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Blue Heron Bay – Oswego Iron Furnace loop from Lake Oswego

Blue Heron Bay – Oswego Iron Furnace loop from Lake Oswego

Moderate

3.0

(5)

100

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Blue Heron Bay – Oswego Iron Furnace loop from Lake Oswego

01:38

30.9km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Parking

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2.64 km

Blue Heron Bay

Highlight • Lake

Hiking in Blue Heron Bay unveils a serene escape with a suspended pedestrian bridge adding to the adventure. Traverse lush green scenery as you explore the trails around the bay, immersing yourself in nature's beauty.

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3.06 km

View of Oswego Lake from South Shore Boulevard

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a particularly scenic part of the South Shore Boulevard which crosses over several inlets of Oswego Lake. The road is mostly tree-lined, but with gaps where you are rewarded with views of the lake and surrounding woodland. This part of the boulevard crosses over West Bay and the Oswego Canal.

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4.50 km

Oswego Lake

Highlight • Lake

Explore the beauty of Oswego Lake, a natural gem nestled within the heart of Lake Oswego, Oregon. This picturesque lake, born from a former Tualatin River channel, offers a scenic escape. Altered by a concrete dam, it now spans 431.7 acres. As a reservoir, Oswego Lake welcomes hikers to its lush shores, providing a tranquil and unique oasis within the city.

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9.60 km

Oswego Iron Furnace

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1866, it pioneered iron production in the entire region. Standing tall for over 150 years, it serves as a tangible reminder of the state's industrial past.

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19.6 km

McLoughlin House Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The house was built between 1844 and 1845 by Dr. John McLoughlin, a prominent figure in the early history of the Oregon Territory.
The house served as a residence, business office, and gathering place for settlers and traders. Saved from demolition in 1909 by the McLoughlin Memorial Association, it was moved to its current location on Singer Hill, overlooking the Willamette River.

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28.0 km

Firlane Open Space

Highlight • Natural

Nestled next to the Rosemount Trail, this open space offers a lovely backdrop of hills and is one of three properties that make up the southeastern side of Luscher Farm. This peaceful rural setting is perfect for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it an ideal place for a ride in serene surroundings.

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28.3 km

Rosemount Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rosemount Trail is an almost 5-mile long multiuse trail in Lake Oswego. It follows along a main road for some time, but also gets into more rural surroundings.

This section is off-road and runs through the Firlane Open Space.

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29.1 km

Luscher Farm

Highlight • Structure

Luscher Farm, once tended by Rudie and Esther Luscher, evolved from a dairy into a bastion of education when the City of Lake Oswego took ownership in 1990. A living testament to agriculture, it enlightens visitors on local food and organic plant cultivation. Now, Luscher Farm thrives as a hub for diverse organic and sustainable gardening and farming programs, inviting the public from dawn till dusk.

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30.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

3.58 km

1.91 km

373 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

4.13 km

371 m

199 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Blue Heron Bay – Oswego Iron Furnace loop from Lake Oswego

Blue Heron Bay

View of Oswego Lake from South Shore Boulevard

Oswego Lake

Oswego Iron Furnace

McLoughlin House Site

Firlane Open Space

Rosemount Trail

Luscher Farm

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