Map of the I-205 Multi-Use Path in Portland
I-205 Multi-Use Path
I-205 Multi-Use Path
LENGTH:
16.5 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Vancouver, Portland, Clackamas, Gladstone
HIGHLIGHTS:
bridge over the Columbia River, Rocky Butte Park, commercial centers, local parks, residential neighborhoods, Clackamas Town Center
NEARBY TRAILS:
Marine Drive Bike Path
40-Mile Loop
Trolley Trail
Sunrise Expressway Multi-Use Path
RELATED LINKS:
The I-205 Multi-Use Path is a 16.5-mile long paved pathway that follows alongside Interstate 205 from Vancouver to Gladstone in the Portland area of Northern Oregon. The pathway starts on the south end ov Vancouver, Washington and runs between the lands of Interstate 205 as it crosses the Columbia River. the pathway then follows alongside the freeway on one side or the other through most of the Portland area, as far south as Gladstone. The route takes it past multiple parks and natural areas as well as commercial districts, office parks and residential neighborhoods, crossing many of the major roadways in this section of the city.
The I-205 Multi-Use Path is used by people commuting to work and to school. It provides access to many major roadways and other points of interest. There are also several stations for the Portland Mass Transit System, TriMet, TC MAX Stations.
The I-205 Multi-Use Path also intersects the 40-Mile Loop Trail that wraps around the Portland area.
Conditions
The I-205 Multi-Use Path is paved for the entire route. There are multiple locations where trail users will cross major roadways at street level. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking, though pedestrians should take caution as there are many cyclists.
There is a gap in the trail in Clackamas. Trail users will need to use SE 82nd Avenue and SE Highway 212 to reach the next section.
Communities
The I-205 Multi-Use Path goes past the following communities: Vancouver, Portland, Clackamas and Gladstone.
Points of Interest
The I-205 Multi-Use Path goes past the following points of interest:
| Glen L. Jackson Memorial Bridge |
| Parkrose / Summer TC MAX Station |
| Rocky Butte Natural Area & Park |
| Gateway Green |
| Gateway / NE 99th Avenue RC MAX Station |
| SE Main Street TC MAX Station |
| SE Division Street TC MAX Station |
| SE Powell Boulevard TC MAX Station |
| SE Holgate Boulevard TC MAX Station |
| Lents Park |
| Oliver P. Lent School |
| Wattles Boys & Girls Club |
| Lents Town Center / Foster Road TC MAX Station |
| SE Fuller Road TC MAX Station |
| Clackamas Town Center shopping Mall |
| Clackamas Town Center TC MAX Station |
Nearby Trails
Marine Drive Bike Path: this trail can be reached at NE Marine Drive on the south side of the Columbia River.
Springwater Corridor Trail / 40 Mile Loop: the two trails intersect at a point between SE Foster Road and SE Flavel Street on the west side of I-205.
End Points
The north end of the I-205 Multi-Use Path is located at the end of SE 23rd Street to the south of Route 14 in Vancouver, Washington. The trail then tuck under the south bound land of I-205 and pops up between the north and southbound lanes to cross the Columbia River. On the south side of the river the trail tucks below the northbound lanes and has an overpass for crossing NE Airport Way.
The south end of the northern section of the path is located at SE 82nd Drive and SE Herbert Court in Clackamas. Trail users need to use SE 82nd Avenue and SE Highway 212 to reach the next section.
The southern 1.7-mile long section of the trail starts at SE Highway 212 and SE McKinley Avenue in Clackamas and ends at 82 Drive in Gladstone.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the I-205 Multi-Use Path in the Portland area of Oregon.
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