Commonwealth Lake — paved north-side return
Oregon · Greenway
Follow the paved northern lake-side path for up to 0.3 mile and retrace; do not close the full lake loop through the south-side work zone. Retrace at the stated outward cap, actual path end or first barrier. Natural branches, traffic-road gaps and closure detours are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Beaverton · Oregon
- Ride length
- Up to 0.6 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated bicycle/shared-use path
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Local rises, bridge ramps and crossings may add effort. No surveyed maximum grade; walk difficult or crowded approaches.
- Starting location
- Commonwealth Lake Park public north-side path approach, Beaverton, OR
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Public named facility/address locality reference, not an exact parking entrance or stall. Follow the separate written public start.
Commonwealth Lake — paved north-side return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Commonwealth Lake Park public north-side path approach, Beaverton, OR.
Use signed public visitor/trailhead spaces under current hours, fees, gates and event controls. No private, business, school, reserved or campground-only parking is assumed.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 0.6 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the paved northern lake-side path for up to 0.3 mile and retrace; do not close the full lake loop through the south-side work zone. Retrace at the stated outward cap, actual path end or first barrier. Natural branches, traffic-road gaps and closure detours are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated bicycle/shared-use path. Local rises, bridge ramps and crossings may add effort. No surveyed maximum grade; walk difficult or crowded approaches.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Dated source review, not a field inspection or current-day all-clear. Sewer work is expected from late summer 2026 for about 6 weeks, with temporary crossings/brief closures. Forecast expiry does not establish reopening; obey south-side work signs and all barriers. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.