{"title":"Forest Park, Portland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest Park trail maps and hiking guides for Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything in this collection is made for one place — Portland's 5,200-acre Forest Park and its 80+ miles of trails, including the 30-mile Wildwood Trail. Pick the format that fits your hike: a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-trail-map-pocket-map\"\u003ewaterproof pocket trail map\u003c\/a\u003e for the field, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-portland-oregon-trail-map\"\u003etopographic wall print\u003c\/a\u003e for your home or as a gift, the definitive \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-by-marcy-cottrell-houle\"\u003eForest Park guidebook by Marcy Cottrell Houle\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park\"\u003eExplorer Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e that pairs map and book in one set. New to the park? Start with the pocket map and the guidebook. Need help choosing a route? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/wildwood-trail-complete-guide\"\u003eWildwood Trail guide\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-forest-park-trails-for-every-level\"\u003ebest Forest Park trails by difficulty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising a thousand feet above the daily hustle of urban life, Forest Park spans a narrow ridge that provides sweeping views of Portland’s two prominent rivers—the Columbia and the Willamette. Once you’re up there, you can look east toward the towering peaks of the Cascade Mountains or gaze westward where the Coast Range unfolds. It’s remarkable how this vast expanse—one mile wide and seven miles long—feels entirely detached from the city’s chaos, yet it’s just minutes away from downtown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew city parks can match Forest Park in size and ecological diversity. Covering\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5,200 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e, it serves as a crucial habitat for countless creatures, including over a hundred bird species and more than fifty different mammals. Many endangered and declining bird species find sanctuary in these woods, making the park a natural refuge for everyone who values wildlife, from casual birdwatchers to dedicated researchers.  In a time when green spaces are frequently disappearing, Forest Park stands out as a testament to Portland’s dedication to preserving wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adventurers of all kinds,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis urban forest boasts roughly 80 miles of trails that accommodate a range of interests\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wildwood Trail is the park’s crown jewel—a designated National Recreation Trail that winds over 30 miles from the edge of downtown to NW Newberry Road. Its uninterrupted, natural pathway is the longest of its kind in any American city park. Meanwhile, Leif Erikson Drive welcomes hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders to explore 11.2 miles of scenic routes free from vehicle traffic. Along both paths, numerous side trails offer endless possibilities for loops and detours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truly makes Forest Park exceptional is its ability to combine the familiar comforts of the city with a sense of untamed wilderness. For families seeking a weekend getaway, athletes training on rugged terrain, or anyone looking for a breath of fresh air and inspiration, the park is a rejuvenating refuge. It reminds visitors how fortunate Portland is to have a thriving, biodiverse forest right in its backyard—a place where exploration and relaxation go hand-in-hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forest-park-portland-oregon-trail-map","title":"Forest Park Trail Map (Wall Print)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the rugged beauty of Portland’s Forest Park with a meticulously crafted, large format \u003cstrong\u003e(42\" x 17.5\")\u003c\/strong\u003e topographic map. Designed for nature and adventure enthusiasts, this map captures every contour and trail (50+) of the largest urban forest in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed segments: \u003c\/strong\u003eprecision-drawn trail intersections with detailed elevation information for each trail segment, to accommodate all ability levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrail access and transportation: \u003c\/strong\u003eclearly marked trailheads, public transit stops, and roads and parking information to help you plan next outdoor adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandmarks and amenities: \u003c\/strong\u003epicnic areas, viewpoints, restrooms, and lots more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re planning your next hike, family adventure, or looking to enhance your décor with a nod to Portland’s natural charm. Printed on archival paper, this topographic map is a perfect blend of functionality and style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to understand the contour lines before choosing a route? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-forest-park-topographic-trail-map\"\u003ehow to read a Forest Park topographic trail map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Forest Park map is right for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e This wall print is the framed, giftable format. Heading out on the trail? Carry the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-trail-map-pocket-map\"\u003ewaterproof pocket trail map\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Want the park’s full story? Add the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-by-marcy-cottrell-houle\"\u003eguidebook by Marcy Cottrell Houle\u003c\/a\u003e, or get map and book together in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park\"\u003eExplorer Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/forest-park\"\u003eForest Park maps and guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fouragers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50868311097400,"sku":"forest-park-large","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3058\/5912\/files\/close-up.png?v=1756361755"},{"product_id":"forest-park-trail-map-pocket-map","title":"Forest Park Trail Map (Pocket \/ Adventure Map)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the rugged beauty of Portland’s Forest Park with a meticulously crafted  and rugged topographic on-the-go map. Designed for nature and adventure enthusiasts, this detailed map captures every contour and trail (50+) of the largest urban forest in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed segments: \u003c\/strong\u003eprecision-drawn trail intersections with detailed elevation information for each trail segment, to accommodate all ability levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrail access and transportation: \u003c\/strong\u003eclearly marked trailheads, public transit stops, and roads and parking information to help you plan next outdoor adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandmarks and amenities: \u003c\/strong\u003epicnic areas, viewpoints, restrooms, and lots more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded, fits into compact 5\" x 9\" footprint, a perfect companion for your next adventure. The front contains detailed information about each trail, descriptions of key landmarks, plus helpful dedicated guides for cyclists and horseback riders. The back unfolds to an impressive 38\" wide, high-resolution map of Washington Park and Forest Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to Forest Park route planning? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/forest-park-hiking-what-to-bring-and-where-to-start\"\u003eForest Park hiking guide\u003c\/a\u003e before you fold this map into your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Forest Park map is right for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e This pocket map is the waterproof, field-ready format built for the trail. Prefer a framed map for your wall or as a gift? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-portland-oregon-trail-map\"\u003etopographic wall print\u003c\/a\u003e. Want the park’s full story? Add the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-by-marcy-cottrell-houle\"\u003eguidebook by Marcy Cottrell Houle\u003c\/a\u003e, or get map and book together in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park\"\u003eExplorer Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/forest-park\"\u003eForest Park maps and guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fouragers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500312526904,"sku":"fp-pocket","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3058\/5912\/files\/map-adventure-2-fold.jpg?v=1753679902"},{"product_id":"forest-park-by-marcy-cottrell-houle","title":"Forest Park: Exploring Portland's Natural Sanctuary (Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFouragers stocks this guide because it gives Forest Park hikers the trail context a map alone cannot: natural history, route ideas, and a deeper sense of the park. Pair it with the waterproof pocket map for days on trail, or keep it with the wall print as a Portland-focused gift set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the rugged hills west of downtown Portland, Forest Park is the nation’s premier urban natural sanctuary. It supports essential habitat for hundreds of native plants and animals, including species at risk, and is one of the largest city parks in the world. While extending critical ecosystem services to the region, it offers miles of outstanding hiking trails, all within minutes of the downtown core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForest Park: Exploring Portland’s Natural Sanctuary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Marcy Cottrell Houle \u003c\/span\u003eshowcases the treasures of Forest Park in a new light, offering a compendium of the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available. Twenty-one hikes covering seventy-five miles bring a full awareness of the park’s outstanding attributes. Hikes are grouped by theme to encourage people to explore Forest Park’s watersheds, geology, lichens and mosses, vegetation, amphibians and reptiles, pollinators, native wildlife, and wildlife corridors. Beautiful photographs and full-color maps accompany each trail description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a perfect companion and guide for the explorers and nature lover curious about the wonders and adventures to be had in Forest Park. Highly recommended!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more context before you buy, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/marcy-houle-forest-park-exploring-portlands-natural-sanctuary-reader-guide\"\u003ereader guide to Marcy Houle's Forest Park book\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair the book with a map.\u003c\/strong\u003e This guidebook is the definitive read on Forest Park’s trails and history. Take the trails with you on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-trail-map-pocket-map\"\u003ewaterproof pocket map\u003c\/a\u003e, hang the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-portland-oregon-trail-map\"\u003etopographic wall print\u003c\/a\u003e at home, or get the book and map together in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park\"\u003eExplorer Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/forest-park\"\u003eForest Park maps and guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fouragers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500312559672,"sku":"fp-book","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3058\/5912\/files\/forest-park-book_00f1829c-e60d-422f-abd3-916896fc7a95.jpg?v=1753852610"},{"product_id":"forest-park","title":"Forest Park: Explorer Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate Forest Park explorer bundle: large-format wall print on archival paper, two adventure maps (one for you, one for your partner) to bring along on your next adventure in the park, and an in-depth book by Marcy Cottrell Houle about the history, nature, and trail recommendation in Forest Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimate gift for a nature lover and curious explorers, includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-portland-oregon-trail-map\"\u003eForest Park Trail Map (Wall Print)\u003c\/a\u003e - 1x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-trail-map-pocket-map\"\u003eForest Park Trail Map (Adventure Map)\u003c\/a\u003e - 2x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-by-marcy-cottrell-houle\"\u003eForest Park: Exploring Portland's Natural Sanctuary (Book)\u003c\/a\u003e - 1x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill comparing formats? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-forest-park-map-should-you-buy\"\u003ewhich Forest Park map should you buy?\u003c\/a\u003e for pocket map, wall print, guidebook, and bundle use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer to buy pieces separately? Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-trail-map-pocket-map\"\u003epocket trail map\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-portland-oregon-trail-map\"\u003etopographic wall print\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forest-park-by-marcy-cottrell-houle\"\u003eguidebook by Marcy Cottrell Houle\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/forest-park\"\u003eForest Park maps and guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fouragers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500451954744,"sku":"fp-bundle","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3058\/5912\/files\/map-adventure-2-fold.jpg?v=1753679902"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3058\/5912\/collections\/close-up.png?v=1753654308","url":"https:\/\/fouragers.com\/collections\/forest-park.oembed","provider":"Fouragers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}