Trolley Trail

While some sections of the Trolley Trail are considered easy to moderate due to their flat nature and gentle grades, the full 24 km route is rated as difficult. This is a multi-use path, suitable for a wide range of users, but be prepared for the longer distance and varied terrain.

You can find parking at Milwaukie Bay Park, which is located at the north end of the trail. This park also provides restrooms, making it a convenient starting point.

Yes, the trail is generally dog-friendly. Many local users are observed walking their dogs along the path. Please ensure your dog is on a leash and you clean up after them, as is customary on multi-use trails.

The Trolley Trail can be enjoyed year-round. However, spring and fall offer pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery, making them ideal for hiking. Summer can be warm, and winter might bring cooler, wetter conditions, but the trail remains accessible.

No, there are no permits or entrance fees required to access and use the Trolley Trail. It is a public multi-use path, part of Metro's regional trail system.

The trail follows a former streetcar corridor, resulting in a mostly flat route with gentle grades. Surfaces can vary, including paved sections, crushed stone, and sometimes dirt. You'll pass through residential neighborhoods, business districts, and parks.

The trail offers scenic river views, especially where it follows the Willamette and Clackamas River. You'll also pass through peaceful neighborhoods with historic homes, and might spot unique art installations. Don't miss the Old 82nd Drive Bridge, a notable landmark.

Yes, the Trolley Trail is a key part of Metro's regional trail system. It connects with the Springwater Corridor and provides access to the MAX Orange Line. There's also a planned 20-mile loop connecting this trail with the Springwater Corridor and the I-205 Multi-Use Path. The route also passes through sections of the Trolley Trail, Clackamas River Greenway, and Veteran's Memorial Greenway.

Given its generally flat nature and gentle grades, many sections of the Trolley Trail are suitable for families. It's a multi-use path, so you'll share it with cyclists and runners, and it connects to various parks and playgrounds, making it a community amenity.

Yes, Milwaukie Bay Park at the north end of the trail offers restrooms. The trail also passes through business districts and areas like Historic Downtown Oak Grove, where you might find eateries and other amenities.

The Trolley Trail follows the historic Portland Traction Company streetcar right-of-way, which operated from 1893 to 1968. This historical context gives the trail its unique name and character, as it reuses an important piece of local transportation history.