Tryon Creek State Park

This little gem of a park is hidden away in the hills of southern Portland, just a bit north of Lake Oswego, and makes for a fantastic hike/walk for beginner dogs year round. The 645 acre state park is covered with almost 4 miles of super easy trails that takes around 1.5 hours to cover. Keep in mind it is a state park so Fido will need to be on a leash that is no longer than 6 ft. long, and don't forget to bring along some poop bags to clean up after Fido. If your expecting solitude on this trail forget it...you will be sharing it with a lot of folks and their dogs, people on horseback, and on some trails people on mountain bikes. The trail wanders through a Maple an Alder tree forest, and crosses Tyron Creek on a sturdy bridge that has both Chinook and Steel head Salmon swimming in its waters...Remember to keep Fido away from any spawned salmon, but if he is up for it certainly let him play in the water, and cool off. The trail comes to an end on Iron Mountain, and this is where you head back the way you came. This park offers a quick fix to and makes for a perfect afternoon escape to the woods for you and your canine companion.