Family Café – Tualatin Hills Nature Park loop from Beaverton Central
Family Café – Tualatin Hills Nature Park loop from Beaverton Central
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Family Café – Tualatin Hills Nature Park loop from Beaverton Central
01:24
22.0km
110m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 10.5 km for 256 m
After 11.1 km for 284 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
Get Directions
505 m
Family Café
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
5.98 km
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
6.09 km
Belted Kingfisher Trail, Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
6.76 km
Tualatin Hills Nature Park Forest Trail
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
18.6 km
Lilly K. Johnson Woods Natural Area
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
22.0 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
18.3 km
1.59 km
1.08 km
558 m
237 m
102 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.7 km
10.4 km
578 m
282 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Description
If you're looking for an easy, accessible escape into nature right from the city, the Family Café – Tualatin Hills Nature Park loop from Beaverton Central touring cycling route is a fantastic choice. This easy 13.7-mile (22.0 km) route, with a gentle 370 feet (113 metres) of elevation gain, can be completed in about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it perfect for families or anyone seeking a relaxed ride. It's one of the best easy cycling routes near Tualatin Hills Nature Park for families, offering a blend of urban convenience and natural tranquility.
What to expect on Family Café – Tualatin Hills Nature Park loop from Beaverton Central
This route offers a delightful journey through varied scenery, starting from Beaverton Central and connecting to the peaceful Tualatin Hills Nature Park. You'll experience a mix of paved paths, like sections of the Waterhouse Trail, and the park's natural surfaces, including compacted gravel, dirt, and wooden boardwalks. Within the 222-acre wildlife preserve, expect to cycle through wetlands, diverse forests of oak, fir, ash, and cedar, and past serene creeks, ponds, and meadows. Keep an eye out for wildflowers, great blue herons, and other local wildlife. While the terrain is generally easy with only slight inclines, the mixed surfaces mean a touring bike with wider tires will offer a more comfortable ride, especially on the unpaved sections.
Planning your visit
A key advantage of this route is its excellent accessibility. You can easily reach the Tualatin Hills Nature Park via the MAX Light Rail system, with the Merlo Rd/SW 158th Ave station just a short distance from a paved park entrance. The park is a popular destination, especially on weekend mornings, so expect to share the trails with other visitors. Remember, as a wildlife preserve, dogs are not allowed in the Tualatin Hills Nature Park to protect the local fauna. This route is enjoyable year-round, but spring and fall offer particularly pleasant cycling conditions.
Trail details
- Distance: 13.7 miles (22.0 km)
- Elevation gain: 370 feet (113 metres)
- Difficulty: easy
- Estimated time: 1 hours and 24 minutes
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