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United States
Oregon
Multnomah County
Portland

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – View of Saint Johns Bridge loop from North Killingsworth Street

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Oregon
Multnomah County
Portland

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – View of Saint Johns Bridge loop from North Killingsworth Street

Moderate

4.9

(6144)

18,266

riders

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – View of Saint Johns Bridge loop from North Killingsworth Street

03:14

38.5km

710m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.83 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.68 km

Lower Macleay Trailhead

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Park here and discover the beauty of Forest Park on your bike. The following forest roads, fire lanes and trails are open to cyclists: Leif Erikson Drive, Saltzman Road, Springville …

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2

15.5 km

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

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Leif Erikson Drive is a gravel road that traverses Forest Park which is one of the largest urban parks in the US.

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3

19.3 km

Saltzman Road

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A great gravel road that climbs from Highway 30 to Skyline Boulevard. And the best is: The road is almost never muddy, so go for it and have fun!

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4

19.9 km

Wildwood Trail

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This junction connects Wildwood Trail and Leif Erickson Drive. Both are very popular thoroughfares in the park that connect with various trails offering several options to explore the area.

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5

21.7 km

Firelane 5 Road

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In case you are wondering if this singletrack is open to bicycles: yes, it is! Firelane 5 Road is the only singletrack in Forest Park where you are allowed to ride your mountain bike. So, what are you waiting for?

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6

29.4 km

View of Saint Johns Bridge

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Here, you get a nice view of the famous green suspension bridge.

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7

30.2 km

St. Johns Bridge

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The Saint Johns Bridge is the big green bridge spanning the Willamette River. The views from the middle are pretty sweet, and there is a bike lane the entirety of the bridge.

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B

38.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

14.2 km

6.73 km

436 m

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

13.4 km

5.47 km

1.91 km

223 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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7°C

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