Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Nature reserve in Lake Oswego, United States.
The 658-acre forest sanctuary contains eight miles of hiking trails through dense stands of Douglas firs, western red cedars, and hemlocks along Tryon Creek.
Dr. Socrates Hotchkiss Tryon claimed this land in 1850, leading to logging operations that continued until 1961 before conservation efforts began.
The land represents the original homeland of several indigenous Chinook tribes, including the Clackamas Chinook, Multnomah, and Wasco-Wishram peoples.
The Nature Center opens daily from 9 AM to 4 PM, offering trail maps, educational materials, and a store with nature-themed merchandise.
This natural area stands as Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan region, located just 15 minutes from downtown Portland.
Location: Lake Oswego
Operator: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Website: https://tryonfriends.org
GPS coordinates: 45.43763,-122.67949
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:48
Portland contains cultural venues and green spaces. Powell's Books occupies a city block. Washington Park includes gardens and a zoo. The Japanese Garden and Chinese Garden present Asian landscaping styles. Parks define the city layout, including Mount Tabor on an extinct volcano. The Portland Art Museum holds Native American art collections. Multiple bridges span the Willamette River, connecting different districts.
Sellwood Bridge
3.2 km
Berry Botanic Garden
1.5 km
Lake Oswego Railroad Bridge
2.4 km
Elk Rock Island
2.5 km
M. Lloyd Frank Estate
1.6 km
Sellwood Riverfront Park
3.6 km
Oaks Pioneer Church
3.4 km
George Rogers House
3 km
John V. G. Posey House
1.7 km
Whidden–Kerr House and Garden
2.2 km
Aubrey Watzek Library
1.7 km
Rizwan Mosque, Portland
3.2 km
Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse
3 km
Elliott R. Corbett House
1.4 km
H. L. and Gretchen Hoyt Corbett House
1.2 km
Dr. A. E. and Phila Jane Rockey House
2.1 km
Portland Puppet Museum
3.3 km
Hoffman Art Gallery
1.7 km
Hall–Chaney House
2.9 km
Spanish–American War Veterans Memorial
3.2 km
Arnold–Park Log Home
778 m
John R. Howard Hall
1.5 km
Maurice Crumpacker House
1.8 km
Percy A. Smith House
1.5 km
Donald and Ruth McGraw House
1.6 km
Oregon Iron Company Furnace
3.3 km
Kellogg Creek Bridge
2.9 km
Iron Workers' Cottage
3.1 kmReviews
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