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Uncompahgre National Forest - Portland Trail (USFS #238)
Portland Trail
Practicalities
Trail Beginning: Cascade Falls - Portland Trailhead Located in Amphitheatre Campground at 8,440 feet. (T.44N., R7W., Sec 32).
Trail Ending: Portland Road No. 855, near Portland mine at 9,120 feet. (T.44N, R7W., Sec 32).
Length: 5.0 miles
Mode of Travel: Horse, Hiking, Bicycle
Recommended season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Use: Heavy
Difficulty: Easy
USGS Map(s): Ouray Quad
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Portland Trail is part of an interconnecting system of trails in the basin below the amphitheatre rock formations surrounding the eastern side of the city of Ouray. By using portions of the Cascade Falls Trail, a loop trip may be made into the upper part of the amphitheatre basin. Portions of the trail climb steadily; however, the Portland Trail is the gentlest trail gradewise in the Ouray area. Total walking time for the loop is 4 to 5 hours.
This trail is a popular ride for persons renting horses in Ouray. Horses are not permitted within the campground.
Excellent camping, toilet, and water facilities are available at the trailhead.
Access #1: Take U. S - 530 one mile south of Ouray to Amphitheatre Campground turnoff. Follow caved road into campground. Keep left to trailhead.
Access #2: From Amphitheatre Campground junction at U. S. 550, take campground road 100 yards and turn right on Portland Road. Follow Portland Road 14 mile to junction with trail.
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