Whether your kids are seasoned hikers or require special snack bribes to hike cheerfully, these family-friendly trails are sure to please the whole family.
6 Toddler-Friendly Hikes near Portland, OR
Hiking with toddlers is a ton of fun … and also an exercise in patience. These hikes make it easier.
6 Family-Friendly Summer Hikes
Local author and homeschooling mom Jessica Becker shares six of her favorite kid-friendly summer hikes within a 90-minute drive of Portland.
Featured Hike: Trail of Ten Falls
Check out our tips for handling this long hike with kids. You don’t want to miss the “crown jewel” of Oregon trails!
5 Spectacular Spring Hikes Near Portland
Local author Jessica Becker shares 5 of her favorite kid-friendly spring hikes within 45 miles of Portland.
5 Fantastic Winter Hikes Near Portland
Local author and homeschooling mom Jessica Becker shares five of her favorite kid-friendly winter hikes within 45 miles of Portland.
7 Themed Nature Hikes near Portland and What to Read on Each Hike
Each of these themed local hikes is paired with a book, to maximize learning and fun on your next hike!
Top 5 Fall Color Hikes
Where to get spectacular views of all autumn has to offer in the Pacific Northwest.
Great Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes in Portland
Here are some of our favorite places to get hiking in Portland with kids.
Hiking Tom, Dick and Harry Mountain with Kids
Take in glorious views and a glassy lake on the way to the summit.
Less-Crowded Kid-Friendly Hikes in OR and WA
Local author and homeschooling mom Jessica Becker shares her favorite less-crowded, kid-friendly hikes.
Our Favorite Family Hikes
PDX Parent staffers share their families’ favorite hikes and nature walks.
Field Trip: Gorge Hiking with Kids
Your family’s favorite hikes in the Gorge may still be closed after the Eagle Creek fire. But there are new adventures in store. Nearly two years after the devastating Eagle Creek fire swept through the Columbia River Gorge — Portland’s de facto shared backyard — the beautiful, fragile ecosystem there is still recovering. That …
