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This Forest Is Big
Published Feb 16, 2009

Quick trivia answer: Portland is home to the largest urban forest in the United States.

It covers more than 5,100 acres and includes Forest Park. The park allows bikers, hikers and runners to enjoy 70 miles of recreational trails that provide views of the city, mountains and Willamette River.

One of the most popular trails, Wildwood, is recognized as a National Recreational Trail; it begins in Hoyt Arboretum and traverses through Forest Park to its terminus at Newberry Road.

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Business Images Portland Region, 2009 Edition

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This Forest Is Big

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Quick trivia answer: Portland is home to the largest urban forest in the United States.

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