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Pup Friendly Spring Hikes Close-ish To Portland
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items Hiking around Portland, Oregon (North West Oregon) in the spring is a magical time! The wildflowers begin to bloom, waterfalls begin to flow a little heavier with the weather warming up and the coast becomes enjoyable again. Here are some of our favo...
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Columbia River Gorge Hikes
Oregon Coast Hikes
30 Minutes From Portland
Dog Hiking Gear
Columbia River Gorge Hikes
Hiking in the Gorge is really magical in the spring. This area offers a variety of scenery and amazing waterfalls! Plus, if you catch it at the right time, there are tons of wildflowers hikes you can do with your dog.
I love this hike and have done it many times! Once the weather starts to get toasty, it offers a nice little cold plunge before you make your way back. It is super dog friendly!
Wahclella Falls Trail
Dog Mountain Loop is so pretty, but she is a hard hike. Tons of uphill hiking in this one. There aren't a lot of opportunities for shade so bring plenty of hydration for you and your pup! Permits are needed during wildflower season, but this site wil...
Dog Mountain Loop - Columbia Gorge Trail
An out and back hike that is quite easy and offers amazing views. Dogs are allowed off leash for this hike. May not the best for reactive pups.
Columbia Gorge Trail: Panther Creek Falls
We have taken our fur baby here a number of times; we love it and she loves it. She can be picky and selective with the dogs she decides to like and this spot gives her space to move away from the dogs she doesn't want to befriend! There is also a ri...
Sandy River Delta, Thousand Acres Park
This area offers a few different hikes that you can find some really pretty wildflowers on. It remains moderately busy during wildflower season, but you won't be fighting people off like you would during the Dog Mountain hike. Dogs must remain on lea...
Catherine Creek Trail: One of the best spring hikes in Washington
Oregon Coast Hikes
This might not be somewhere you think of as being close to Portland, but it's well worth the drive and making a day trip out of it. This is the aspect of the hike that is close-ish. You are definitely looking to drive a solid hour or two, but soooooo...
Ecola State Park is just North of Cannon Beach and I love taking my dog out here. It's just about the closest you can get to Portland and it's worth the drive to get some of that coastal air and take a nice hike.
Ecola State Park - Oregon State Parks
This hike is short and sweet, but it's a nice one to go on before you hit the beach. Dogs must remain on leash for this trail.
Rockaway Big Tree Boardwalk, Oregon - 296 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
This one is an 8 mile hike, but the views are so worth it! Also note, it is uphill and rated as hard on AllTrails so make sure your pup can handle it!
Neahkahnie Mountain via North Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail
30 Minutes From Portland
Most of these hikes are within the greater city limits. We have the joy of having Forest Park, as well as many other wilderness areas, so close to us!
A nice, easy hike that is a little over 3 miles long. Great for getting out of the house on a nice weekend and taking in some fresh air. Minimal drive, beautiful scenery!
Washington Park Loop, Oregon - 1,478 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
This loop is so pretty and peaceful. With the city being right on the other side of the mountain, it's soooo quiet and lovely.
Wildwood and Redwood Trail Loop
Lovely views, lots of forest to walk through and rated as a moderately hard hike
Towhee Trail, Oregon - 123 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Dog Hiking Gear
Essential gear I always have on me when hiking with my pup! I tried to keep this as minimal and essential as I could so you aren't packing too much extra stuff with you!
Sometimes we like to slap a little backpack on our pup. We love Ruffwear and are obsessed with it. 100%, the cost is worth the product!
Ruffwear Front Range Dog Day Pack | REI Co-op
We also use this little collapsable and packable water bowl. It's light and easy to store away.
Ruffwear Quencher Dog Bowl | REI Co-op
These are incredible. No more hiking while holding your dogs poop bag. You can just clip this onto the lower portion of your hiking bag and, congrats, you don't have to carry dog poo while you're taking in views.
Hands Free Poop Bag Carrier - Doggie Poop Loop Waste Bag Holder for Dog Owners
Here is another option for packing out your dogs poop. This one is definitely more secure and the stink is zipped away
Ruffwear Pack Out Bag | REI Co-op
Some of these hikes have some tall grasses or are in tick-heavy locations. This flea and tick spray will help minimize the possibility of your pup getting a tick!
kin+kind Flea and Tick Repel Spray | REI Co-op
