Near Wild Cherry Trail
A couple start up the Birch Trail after leaving the Wildwood.
Near Wild Cherry Trail
A couple enjoy the Wild Cherry Trail. Bill Cunningham Photo
Near Wild Cherry Trail
View of Mt Hood
Near Wild Cherry Trail
A mother and son hike on the Erikson Trail with their dog. Bill Cunningham Photo
Near Wild Cherry Trail
A light hike up NW Leif Erikson Drive Trail.

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Wild Cherry Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Nice singletrack connecting NW Leif Erikson Drive Trail to Wildwood, Dogwood Trail, and parking on NW 53rd Dr.
1.1
mi
Distance
605
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily Friendly

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.08mi
Distance
605ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
857ft
High Point
251ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Wild Cherry is a gently ascending singletrack trail that begins in Portland and ends on NW 53rd Drive at a small parking area (technical a few feet down a spur). You'll cross the NW Leif Erikson Drive Trail which is multi-use, ascend to Wildwood Trail, and then end at an intersection with Dogwood Trail a few feet from Keil Trail. This means that Wild Cherry is excellent for creating loops within Forest Park. The trail passes through a variety of tree species including some maple, so you can enjoy fall colors in addition to the year-round lush greenery.

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