{"id":16359,"date":"2026-08-11T20:41:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T20:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=16359"},"modified":"2026-08-11T20:41:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T20:41:56","slug":"6-top-trail-runs-in-the-pacific-northwest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=16359","title":{"rendered":"6 Top Trail Runs in the Pacific Northwest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>Take on the region\u2019s best routes for every runner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\"> (Photo: Brooks)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published August 11, 2026 02:13PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>One more reason to love trail running? It\u2019s the best way to see<i> lots<\/i> of epic scenery. With nothing more than a light <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooksrunning.com\/en_us\/featured\/accessories\/cascadia-hydration-vest\/280547.html?dwvar_280547_color=001?tid=dis:Outside:H2T:Custom-Article:USA:na:na:mct_cascadia20_apparel\">vest<\/a> to carry a few essentials, you can cruise for miles through the country\u2019s most awe-inspiring terrain. And that terrain doesn\u2019t get any better than the mountains, valleys, and rain-lush forests of the Pacific Northwest. Get started on these six breathtaking trails, and explore even more of the country\u2019s top running routes\u2014on every type of terrain\u2014with this comprehensive guide. And wherever you run and whatever conditions you encounter, take on any trail with the Brooks <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooksrunning.com\/en_us\/featured\/trail-running-collection\/?tid=dis:Outside:H2T:Custom-Article:USA:na:na:mct_cascadia20_apparel\">Cascadia Collection<\/a>\u2014and experience the force of nature.<\/p>\n<h2>The Enchantments Thru-Run, Leavenworth, Washington<\/h2>\n<h4>18.6 miles<\/h4>\n<p>When they say the rewards are equal to the effort, they must have had this route in mind. This <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/route\/the-enchantment-trail\/\">point-to-point epic<\/a> serves up granite slabs, alpine lakes, rocky spires, creek crossings, and (often) mountain goats in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The run can be tackled in either direction, but the most popular\u2014west to east\u2014delivers a whopping 2,200 feet of climbing in a single mile up Aasgard Pass. Local shuttle services are available.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2749499\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1097\" height=\"535\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2749499\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_67_enchantment-584223128.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_67_enchantment-584223128.png?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_67_enchantment-584223128.png?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">The Enchantments<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tiger Mountain, Issaquah, Washington<\/h2>\n<h4>4.5 miles<\/h4>\n<p>Issaquah is nicknamed \u201cTrailhead City\u201d for a reason. More than 60 trailheads offer a huge variety of routes, and all of them are gorgeous. Tackle Tiger Mountain for one of the best: a steep, technical run that zigs and zags through old-growth forest, moss-covered trees, and giant ferns, with roughly 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Start with the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/route\/west-tiger-3-loop\/\">West Tiger 3 loop<\/a> and if you like that, there\u2019s also a longer loop (8+ miles) that adds the summits of West Tiger 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<h2>Silver Falls State Park, Sublimity, Oregon<\/h2>\n<h4>7.3 miles<\/h4>\n<p>If you live in Portland, you will log plenty of miles in Forest Park, where a network of trails sits in the heart of the city. But venture just a short distance out of town, and you can experience one of the country\u2019s best runs when it comes to mile-for-mile beauty. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/route\/the-trail-of-ten-falls-route-main-trailhead-parking\/\">Trail of Ten Falls<\/a> winds through a stunning old-growth forest and passes 10 waterfalls, one 177-feet high, and four that you can view from behind their cascades.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2749497\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1290\" height=\"630\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2749497\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_217_silver-falls-gettyimages-1267377071.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_217_silver-falls-gettyimages-1267377071.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_217_silver-falls-gettyimages-1267377071.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Silver Falls State Park<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Timberline Trail, Mount Hood, Oregon<\/h2>\n<h4>39.5 miles<\/h4>\n<p>Every ambitious trail runner should target this iconic route. Circumnavigating 11,249-foot Mount Hood, the highest point in Oregon, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/route\/timberline-trail-around-mount-hood\/\">Timberline Trail<\/a> cruises through wildflower-rich meadows, high-alpine terrain, river crossings, and shady forests. And, of course, it offers countless views of Mount Hood. Most runners start and end at the historic Timberline Lodge.<\/p>\n<h2>Tumalo Falls Loop, Bend, Oregon<\/h2>\n<h4>7.2 miles<\/h4>\n<p>Oregon is deservedly famous for its waterfalls, and this one belongs on every Bend must-run itinerary. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/route\/tumalo-falls-loop\/\">The route<\/a> features multiple cascades, including 97-foot Tumalo Falls near the trailhead. The rest of the loop\u2014along Tumalo Creek and the North Fork Trail\u2014is equally scenic, and the mellow grade encourages speed as it meanders through a forest of pine, spruce, and hemlock.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2749498\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1290\" height=\"630\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2749498\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_209_tumalo-falls-gettyimages-517019627.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_209_tumalo-falls-gettyimages-517019627.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imgi_209_tumalo-falls-gettyimages-517019627.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Tumalo Falls Loop<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>South Sister, Bend, Oregon<\/h2>\n<h4>11.4 miles<\/h4>\n<p>The trio of volcanic summits called the Three Sisters offers a perfect test piece: steep climbing and views equal to the effort. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"http:\/\/trailforks.com\/route\/south-sister\/\">classic route<\/a>, a hair over 11 miles (depending on where you start), tags the top of 10,358-foot South Sister. The final mile of the 5,036-foot ascent, made extra challenging by loose footing, has been dubbed \u201cThe Red Mile\u201d by local runners.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><i>Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Brooks makes performance running gear for runners everywhere. Propelled by a never\u2011ending curiosity with how humans move, Brooks designs gear to make every run, walk, and workout better than before. To learn more, visit<\/i> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=2300504&amp;s=2300498&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Frun.outsideonline.com%2Ftrail%2Fexpand-your-running-horizons-with-road-to-trail-routes%2F\"><i>BrooksRunning.com<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/run\/6-top-trail-runs-in-the-pacific-northwest\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take on the region\u2019s best routes for every runner (Photo: Brooks) Published August 11, 2026 02:13PM One more reason to love trail running? It\u2019s the best way to see lots of epic scenery. With nothing more than a light vest to carry a few essentials, you can cruise for miles through the country\u2019s most awe-inspiring<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16360,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-wild-living"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16359"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16359\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/16360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}