The Back Cove trail is one of the most popular runs in Portland. It’s a .5 mile loop around this nearly circular estuary basin on the northern side of the City of Portland. There are lovely water and skyline views the entire way. It’s a gravel surface and there are markers every 1/4 mile. Run the Back Cove loop standalone or combine with the Baysdide & Eastern Promenade Trail.
The official ‘start’ is Back Cove Park, where there’s plenty of parking. Running counterclockwise, near the 1 mile mark, the Back Cove Trail goes over Tukey’s Bridge (along I-295), while the Eastern Promenade Trail goes under the bridge. Back Cove Park and Edward Payson Park can be very festive on a nice day. It offers convenient access to local businesses — numerous breweries, coffee shops and stores. It’s also easily accessible to folks living or staying in West Portland.
Add-Ons: Bayside Trail paralleling Marginal St. or the more scenic Eastern Promenade Trail toward Fort Allen Park and downtown.
The Back Cove trail is one of the most popular runs in Portland. It’s a .5 mile loop around this nearly circular estuary basin on the northern side of the City of Portland. There are lovely water and skyline views the entire way. It’s a gravel surface and there are markers every 1/4 mile. Run the Back Cove loop standalone or combine with the Baysdide & Eastern Promenade Trail.
The official ‘start’ is Back Cove Park, where there’s plenty of parking. Running counterclockwise, near the 1 mile mark, the Back Cove Trail goes over Tukey’s Bridge (along I-295), while the Eastern Promenade Trail goes under the bridge. Back Cove Park and Edward Payson Park can be very festive on a nice day. It offers convenient access to local businesses — numerous breweries, coffee shops and stores. It’s also easily accessible to folks living or staying in West Portland.
Add-Ons: Bayside Trail paralleling Marginal St. or the more scenic Eastern Promenade Trail toward Fort Allen Park and downtown.
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