Leif Erikson Drive · Running route
Forest Park Running Route
- Distance
- 10.9 mi
- Route
- Leif Erikson Drive end to end
- Area
- Leif Erikson Drive
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Forest Park is one of the largest city forests in the country. Leif Erikson Drive is an old gravel road that runs 10.9 miles through giant firs and ferns — Portland's favorite long run.
The route
- Distance: 10.9 miles end to end (one way).
- Terrain: wide gravel road, gently rolling.
- Shorter option: run out and back from the Thurman Street gate.
Tips
- Mile markers help you pace.
- Can be muddy in winter — trail shoes recommended.
- Bring water; there are no fountains.
How to unlock the Forest Park medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Forest Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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