This trailhead marks a popular route for hikers in the area. It is .3 miles from the Wild Cherry Trail, .9 miles to the Dogwood Trail and 1.4 miles to the Alder Trail. All of these connector trails reach the Wildwood Trail by hiking west and creating several loop variations. Parking is limited, especially on the weekends.

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This trailhead marks a popular route for hikers in the area. It is .3 miles from the Wild Cherry Trail, .9 miles to the Dogwood Trail and 1.4 miles to the Alder Trail. If you head west, all of these connector trails reach the Wildwood Trail, which offers ample opportunities to create loop variations. It is important to note that parking is limited, especially on the weekends.

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1. Wild Cherry and Dogwood Trail Loop

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2. Wildwood and Leif Erikson Loop

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Hike the moderate 8.8-mile Wildwood and Leif Erikson Loop in Portland's Forest Park, winding through lush forest and offering remote wildern

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3. Wildwood, Alder, and Dogwood Trail Loop

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Hike the moderate 6.4-mile Wildwood, Alder, and Dogwood Trail Loop in Portland's Forest Park, gaining 1131 feet through dense woodlands.

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Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States

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