Description
The Row River Trail is a 14-mile rail-trail that follows the route of the now abandoned Oregon Pacific & Eastern Railroad line. The trail runs along the scenic shore of the Row River and Dorena Reservoir. Several quaint, covered bridges are located nearby, as is the historic Bohemia Mining area. The trail is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Parking and Trail Access
From I-5 in Cottage Grove take Exit 174 toward Dorena Lake. At the end of the offramp, turn east on Row River Road. Drive one mile east on Row River Road and then turn right on Currin Conn Road. Immediately after this turn take a quick left on Mosby Creek Road. Go two miles southeast on Mosby Creek Road and then turn left on Layng Road. Just after this turn take a quick left into the Mosby Creek Trailhead parking lot.
Parking is also provided at these primitive trailheads: Dam Overlook, Row Point, Harms Park, Dorena Covered Bridge and Culp Creek.
1st 4 miles torn up!
By
nwreader
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May, 2013
Started at Trail Head in Cottage Grove, after asking directions at Visitors Center. The person there didn't mention that very soon we would see a "Trail closed" sign. The trail beyond looked passable if we avoided the trench down the center and the debris ...
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TrailBear heads for the end
By
toolbear
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June, 2012
I always try to get in a ride on the Row River Trail when on I-5. It's sort of a mini Destination Trail: Just off the freeway, good facilities, good trail, scenic, and there is camping at Schwartz Park below the dam. If you are into covered bridges, they ...
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Beautiful
By
vanlyle
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November, 2009
I make sure to ride this trail about 3 times a year. (spring, summer and fall) I love looking at all the different terrains and covered bridges. If you continue on the road where the trail ends and then take a left at the fork you can ride to Wildwood ...
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