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Spring storms can create messy trail conditions across Portland parks. Conditions can change quickly, and it will take time for crews to assess and clear affected areas. If you head out, please use caution and respect closures and caution signs.
This page was updated on August 24, 2026.
Please see Portland Parks & Recreation's Inclement Weather Policy for additional closure information during extreme weather.
Trail issues
Contact ParkTrails@PortlandOregon.gov to report trail hazards or failures.
Report a Trail Hazard or Failure
Tree issues
Call 503-823-TREE to report tree emergencies on public roads or City property.
Marquam Nature Park
Towhee Trail - Caution
UPDATED August 24, 2026: Portland Parks & Recreation's Towhee Trail in Southwest Portland is now open from Marquam Hill Road to the Marquam Trail. But staff are still working at the drainage crossing and in the surrounding areas impacted by the landslide. Please use caution when using the trail.
Forest Park
Ridge Trail parking area on NW Bridge Avenue
Ridge Trail parking area on NW Bridge Avenue is closed indefinitely due to safety concerns. This area presents significant safety issues, including falling rock and inadequate space for pedestrians to walk safely along NW Bridge Avenue between the parking area and the trailhead. For your safety, please access the Ridge Trail by bus, bicycle, or walking; or, if you must drive, park your vehicle on the east side of the St. Johns Bridge and proceed across the bridge to the trail.
Wildwood Trail at mile 15.2 - Caution
Caution: There is a stepped bypass route to the bridge on the Wildwood Trail at mile 15.2. The bridge is closed. Please use caution at this temporary crossing and do not use the bridge.
River View Natural Area
Trail 3 and Trail 6
Closures: Trail 3, in the southeast corner of River View Natural Area, is closed due to a catastrophic trail failure where it crosses Stream 6. The area is extremely unstable. Additionally, a segment of Trail 6 is closed due to an unstable drainage crossing. Please see map for details.
Whitaker Ponds
Boardwalk
Beginning January 6, 2025, the boardwalk out to the floating dock will be closed for approximately 3-6 months while the boardwalk is getting repaired. For your safety, please stay out of the construction area. Trails around the ponds remain open.
Inclement Weather Policy
Please see Portland Parks & Recreation's Inclement Weather Policy for additional closure information during extreme weather.
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