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Tilikum Crossing – Leif Erikson Drive loop from South Waterfront/South Moody

Tilikum Crossing – Leif Erikson Drive loop from South Waterfront/South Moody

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4.6

(8315)

18,319

riders

Tilikum Crossing – Leif Erikson Drive loop from South Waterfront/South Moody

03:18

49.0km

1,020m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.1 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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450 m

Tilikum Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

This is the largest car-free bridge in the US. It opened in 2015.

Tip by

7.56 km

View of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood from Council Crest

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a climb to the top, you are rewarded with stunning views of Mount St Helens and Mount Hood. There are even a few benches and a large grassy area to take a seat and rest your weary legs.

Tip by

7.70 km

View of Mount Hood from Council Crest Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Council Crest Park spans 43 acres and is 1,073 feet above sea level, one of Portland's highest points. Visitors can enjoy city views and see five Cascade peaks: Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Rainier.

Tip by

8.77 km

Portland Heights Facility

Forest

17.3 km

Leif Erikson Drive

Highlight • Trail

This trail is a classic in Forest Park. It is popular with runners as well as walkers and cyclists. The trail is well maintained and runs through the forest from start to end, which makes it a great option for hot days.

Tip by

21.7 km

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

36.7 km

SW Kingston Drive, Hoyt Arboretum

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a beautiful tree-lined stretch of road through Washington Park, with some fun ascents and descents. There are some quite steep sections along here but it's worth it for the scenery!

Ride with caution as the road can be busy.

Tip by

49.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.1 km

10.9 km

1.40 km

411 m

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

13.5 km

11.7 km

283 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 23 August

26°C

16°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Tilikum Crossing – Leif Erikson Drive loop from South Waterfront/South Moody

Tilikum Crossing

View of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood from Council Crest

View of Mount Hood from Council Crest Park

Leif Erikson Drive

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