Springwater Corridor — Attraction in Portland

Wonderful trail in Portland that sets a perfect example of combining nature and urban life in a practical way. It is well loved by walkers, runners, cyclists alike, and I have been running there almost every week. During weekdays, you see people commuting through this corridor to get between SE Portland and the central area; during the weekend, tons of people walk, run or ride to take advantage of its beautiful view and quietness. A detour from the trail takes you to dirt trails in Oaks Bottom Nature Refuge which is a great place (and even quieter) to visit. Beyond the 3 miles between Tilikum and Sellwood that are most frequented, the trail extends another 15 miles further east all the way to Boring, OR, perfect place to...

I used to ride my bike on this trail when I lived in Milwaukie. It feels safe from the OMSI area out until about SE Johnson Creek and Bell Street, after which I won't venture anymore. It used to feel like I was just riding near my unhoused neighbors (heck, I used to stop and chat with them, pet their cats and such), but these days, the middle is just a long stretch of homeless camps full of anger and aggression. I'd say the camp extends roughly 2 miles in either direction from I-205. It's a policy failure on the city's part to not be doing more for these folks. Whenever I get back to Portland, I still very much enjoy the west side of the trail out...

Nice biking trail But be careful Lots of homeless people Heard 2 gun shot right where homeless are leaving under the bridge.. One guy came out of nowhere towards me and my family with a big rock on he's hand, then he walked down to the river.. Saw a naked man laying down on the trail Than another person wearing all black wearing a mask and a hatchet 🪓 on he's hand walking by the trail... All that happened...