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Powell Butte Nature Park – Portland, Oregon

Nov 19, 2025

November 19, 2025

Powell Butte Nature Park is an urban park in Portland, Oregon that provides equestrians a peaceful ride with views from the top of the butte as well as trails through a lush forest. I’ve had nothing but good interactions here with the various trail users and most are very excited to see a horse.

Trail Stats:

Up to 10 miles
Elevation Gain: 488 feet
Elevation Loss: 511 feet
Max Elevation: 635 feet
Difficulty: Easy
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Footing: Paved, fine gravel paths and single track dirt.
Hoof Protection: Barefoot OK unless super gravel sensitive.

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Facilities: Dedicated trailer parking.

Water Sources: None.

Trail Info: Various trails throughout park gives option for multiple loops. Views of Mount Hood from the top of the butte and nice hills through the forest for conditioning. Only 6 out of the 22 trails available are restricted to horses (these have stairs or other impassable obstacles). Please see the map for info on which trails are open to equestrian users.

Trail Challenges: Urban park- expect runners, strollers, leashed dogs, excited children and possible e-bikes. I’ve not met any disrespect trail users here so this is a great place to be an equine ambassador.

Permits: None.

Backcountry Sites: Not suitable for overnight use.

Cell Service: Yes full coverage all carriers.

Fuel: Chevron – 17411 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97236

GPX File: OHT: Powell Butte Nature Park

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Directions: From I-205 get off on Exit 20 in Portland (Cherry Blossom Drive). Make a quick right onto 112th street and take it roughly a mile until you reach Powell Blvd. Make a left on Powell Blvd. and take it 2.6 miles to 162nd Ave. Make a right on 162nd avenue and take it all the way to the Powell Nature Park Parking Area. Trailer parking is the first turn into the small lot on the right. There is a steep hill before the parking area around a blind turn, so be prepared. The entrance is closed in icy conditions due to this.