Description
From the Columbia Point Marina Park at the south end to the sail of the USS Triton in the Submarine Memorial Park at the north end, the Richland Riverfront Trail has seven miles of delights and surprises. It runs northward along the Columbia River from Columbia Pt. Marina Park, through Howard Amon Park, Leslie Groves Park, takes to a residential street for a half mile, then resumes at the bottom of the WSU Tri Cities campus to end beneath the sail of a nuclear sub perched on a bluff overlooking the river. Check out the public art, the river, the swinging glider benches and more.
Parking and Trail Access
At the intersection of US 12 and SR 240 in Richland, take 240 (George Washington Way) north to Columbia Point Drive. Turn right and go to the end of the road at the marina launch ramp. There is trailhead parking along the side of the US 12 bridge and the trail starts there at the water. Duck under the bridge to find the Sacagawea Heritage Trail, a 23 mile loop ride on both sides of the river.
A Very Pleasant River Trail
By
etfan
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April, 2012
This trail is a great stopping off point for travelers needing a break when travelling from places such as Boise or Portland to Eastern Washington and North Idaho. It would also be an excellent destination for an overnight bicycling get away in that there ...
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USS TRITON (SSN 586) Submarine Memorial
By
bhollaway
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September, 2011
I have not personally seen the memorial however my son has and took photos just as it was being set in its concrete pad. I served on this submarine from January 1965 until December 1965 and completed my initial "Qualification in Submarines" on board. ...
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TRAILBEAR IN ATOMIC CITY: The Richland Riverfront Trail
By
toolbear
in
October, 2010
TRAILBEAR IN ATOMIC CITY: The Richland Riverfront Trail
9.10.2010
OVERVIEW…
The Richland Riverfront Trail comes in two sections. The upper section begins at the Port of Benton’s Submarine Memorial Park near the Handford Reservation. There, atop ...
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