Oxbow Regional Park
Over on the wrong side of Gresham lies a vast and varied natural park, with miles of trails passing along the steep forested hillside adjacent to a three quarter turn on the Sandy River.
4
hours of fun
Open
6:30 a.m. to legal sunset.
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Pros
- Miles and miles of trails. Marked. And the ranger will give you a map.
- The ancient forest area is particularly pretty, though the paths get very muddy in wet weather (e.g. all Spring!)
- The river is also pretty (though wide and fast flowing).
- Potentially plenty of wildlife to observe (we saw eagles and deer).
- There’s a smallish children’s playground towards the center.
- Parking; picnic tables; camping facilities.
- Quiet, off the beaten track.
Cons
- Takes longer to drive there than you might imagine. It’s a pretty drive though.
- $5/car entrance fee.
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3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030 [Google map]
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