A runner's pilgrimage -- gotta do the jogging trail around Nike's world HQ in Beaverton, and some laps around the Michael Johnson Track! Connect to other trails in Beaverton: Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Waterhouse Trail, Rock Creek Trail.
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The best places to run in Hillsboro are the 8-mile Rock Creek Trail, a linear park trail that heads toward Beaverton; the scenic trails around the Jackson Bottom Wetlands; and the Jackson School Woods Trail, where there's a nice running track at Hare Field.
Great destination run, 35 miles west of Portland/Vancouver. This 23-mile paved multi-use path features wonderful views of the Coastal Range, 13 bridges, & two long railroad trestles. South end more open farmland, north end more wooded. Hilly!
A nice option in the northwest part of the city. Paved greenway path goes for 8.4 miles from the North Park area into Cook County and even further to Glencoe, passing through several parks and forest preserves. Good shade on a hot day!
Outside the Loop, these are our top recommendations for running in Chicago's terrific neighborhoods, where you can create your own run combining leafy residential streets, neighborhood parks, and Chicago's historic grand boulevards.
Historic park and neighborhood east of downtown that's wonderful for running. Highland Park features 4 miles of trails. including scenic lake loops. Combine with the leafy streets & Victorian homes in the historic district just south of the park.
Runners can get their heart rate up on Pittsburgh's famous hilly streets and stair paths! Canton Ave. at 37%, is the steepest street in North America. Several stair paths feature 300+ steps. We've mapped the steepest streets & longest stair paths.
Four parks/preserves north of Pittsburgh with easy running on mainly wooded trails. Highlights include the 5-mile North Park lake loop, the estate trails at Hartwood Acres, and the meadows & woods at Beechwood Farms Nature Preserve.
A run in Sydney's eastern suburbs between Vaucluse and Watsons Bay that has it all: scenic coastal paths, beach, gorgeous waterfront homes, and a lighthouse. Up to 7 km one-way. Can also be mixed & combined with Waverly Cliff Walk in South Head.