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.
It’s Sunny, Time to Go on a Hike!
Local author Jessica Becker shares 5 of her favorite kid-friendly spring hikes within 45 miles of Portland.
A Trail for the Reluctant Hiker
We’ve cracked the code on getting tweens and teens to hit the trails.
Look Underwater at This Mt. Hood Area Hike
Spring is a great time to explore the trails and viewing window at the Wildwood Recreation Site near Welches.
Why You Should Hike to Bridal Veil Falls — Even in Winter!
Explore Bridal Veil Falls, one of Oregon’s beautiful waterfalls, with the whole family.
Catch Fall Colors at Hoyt Arboretum
See all the red, yellow and orange leaves in their full, autumn glory during a hike at Hoyt Arboretum.
12 Great Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes in Portland
Here are some of our favorite places to get hiking in Portland with kids.
Stroll or Roll the Vancouver Land Bridge
Fun for all ages, a visit to the land bridge can be a historically fun outing or simply a family day filled with fields and flowers — just plan the trip your family would like best!
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!
Go Chasing Waterfalls at Wahclella + 7 More Spectacular Falls
This spring, head out for a hike and get rewarded with a scenic, two-tiered waterfall at Wahclella Falls.
Bike or Hike Vancouver’s Salmon Greenway Trail
Toddlers to teens will love the smooth ride of the 3-mile Salmon Creek Greenway Trail just 20 minutes outside of Portland
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.
