Nature is always nearby. Clean air to breathe. Clean water to enjoy.
Trails to explore and parks to play in. The wealth of nature at the
heart of The Intertwine gives us the promise of having one of the
greatest park, trail, and natural area networks in the world.


The Intertwine is an ever-growing network of integrated parks, trails and natural areas that will one day soon be the world's greatest system of its kind. The Intertwine provides unparalleled opportunities to preserve natural areas, open spaces, water and wildlife habitat. The Intertwine reflects our region's passion for quality of life by encouraging recreation, connection to nature, and active transportation such as walking, running and biking. As our urban areas grow denser, The Intertwine promotes the health and happiness we, as citizens of the Pacific Northwest, so dearly value.

The Intertwine Map

See a regional map of The Intertwine's best-loved outdoor recreation and education, including hiking, biking, paddling, birding, picnicking and other adventures in the region's parks, trails and natural areas. Learn about the favorite Intertwine experiences of regional leaders, residents, and naturalists.

A Featured "The Intertwine" Experience in Portland, Oregon
I take my collie Georgia with me on this nice, dog-friendly walk in the Marquam Nature Park. Not long, but has a few steep sections.

Did you know?

The City of Portland has more than 100 miles of bicycle lanes, and close to 200 miles of bikeways--bicycle lanes, boulevards, and multi-use trails.

Portland Bureau of Transportation