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St. Johns Bridge – Hawthorne Bridge loop from Merlo Road/Southwest 158th Avenue

St. Johns Bridge – Hawthorne Bridge loop from Merlo Road/Southwest 158th Avenue

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St. Johns Bridge – Hawthorne Bridge loop from Merlo Road/Southwest 158th Avenue

07:04

98.4km

2,380m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 42.9 km for 68 m

After 73.9 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.34 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is probably the most popular trail around Hillsboro as it is the perfect escape in the city. The trail leads over wooden boardwalks, through wetlands and meadows …

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19.0 km

View of Saint Johns Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you get a nice view of the famous green suspension bridge.

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20.7 km

St. Johns Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Saint Johns Bridge is the big green bridge spanning the Willamette River. The views from the middle are pretty sweet, and there is a bike lane the entirety of the bridge.

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29.5 km

Wildwood Trail

Highlight • Trail

This junction connects Wildwood Trail and Leif Erickson Drive. Both are very popular thoroughfares in the park that connect with various trails offering several options to explore the area.

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42.8 km

Pittock Mansion and View of Portland

Highlight • Historical Site

The grounds of the Pittock Mansion are free to visit and make an excellent halfway point for a hike or run adventure. With free public restrooms and drinking water as …

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48.0 km

Hoyt Arboretum

Nature Reserve

58.2 km

Washington Park Archery Range

Highlight • Structure

A spot to practice outdoor archery for free in Portland. Porta-potty is also available here with a hand washing station.

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64.6 km

Hawthorne Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1910, the Hawthorne Bridge spans 3,552 feet across the Willamette River with four lanes and is a key part of the city's bike culture. The bridge gives passage …

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73.8 km

Marquam Nature Park

Nature Reserve

80.6 km

Keller Woods

Forest

85.0 km

View of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood from Council Crest

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a climb to the top, you are rewarded with stunning views of Mount St Helens and Mount Hood. There are even a few benches and a large grassy area to take a seat and rest your weary legs.

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98.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.6 km

10.9 km

8.60 km

4.82 km

4.72 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.8 km

30.1 km

5.25 km

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 22 July

38°C

21°C

27 %

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St. Johns Bridge – Hawthorne Bridge loop from Merlo Road/Southwest 158th Avenue

Rock Creek Trail

View of Saint Johns Bridge

St. Johns Bridge

Wildwood Trail

Pittock Mansion and View of Portland

Washington Park Archery Range

Hawthorne Bridge

View of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood from Council Crest

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