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Willamette Greenway Trail – Eastbank Esplanade loop from Portland

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Willamette Greenway Trail – Eastbank Esplanade loop from Portland

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Willamette Greenway Trail – Eastbank Esplanade loop from Portland

01:01

9.81km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.69 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.61 km

The Eastbank Esplanade, bearing the name of Vera Katz, stretches along the Willamette River's eastern shore. This meandering 1.5-mile pathway leads to the Burnside Bridge, adorned with public art and vibrant native plants, a testament to the city's beauty and vitality.

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2.80 km

Tilikum Crossing – Bridge of the People

Highlight • Bridge

Tilikum Crossing, the Bridge of the People, elegantly stretches over Portland's Willamette River. A nexus of connectivity, it unites buses, streetcars, bicycles, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles, a tribute to Native American heritage.

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4.06 km

Poet's Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beach offers a sandy shore with access to swim in the Willamette River. Here, you can enjoy stunning views of the water and many of the bridges in the area, such as the Hawthorne Bridge.

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5.62 km

Willamette Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Willamette River stretches over 255 miles from Cottage Grove in the southern Willamette Valley to Portland, where it meets the Columbia River. The Multnomah Channel branches off near Sauvie Island before joining the Columbia. The Willamette River Greenway offers a few open green spaces along the riverbanks, some with boat launches and basic amenities. Bikers also pass through preserved areas for native wildlife and with scenic views. This trail is a popular destination for biking, walking, and running along its shared paths.

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7.36 km

Eastbank Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

The Eastbank Esplanade is the longest floating pedestrian and bike path in the United States, stretching 1,200 feet along the Willamette River. It offers great views of the river and the city of Portland.

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9.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

1.67 km

366 m

Surfaces

8.87 km

548 m

356 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 5 August

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Willamette Greenway Trail – Eastbank Esplanade loop from Portland

Katz Esplanade

Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

Tilikum Crossing – Bridge of the People

Poet's Beach

Willamette Greenway Trail

Eastbank Esplanade

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