Explore the best rated trails in Monroe, OR, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Lyle Hatfield Path and Fern Ridge Path . With more than 38 trails covering 117 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
We started at the Mosby Trailhead Parking. I was under the impression the covered bridges were part of the trail but they are not. You can see the Mosby Creek Covered Bridge on a small side road next to the trailhead parking. From there down to where you see the Historic Dorena Covered Bridge on the map is about 10 miles - but no bridge-it is off on another road apparently. That being said this is a gorgeous ride. Massive trees on both sides of the trail. You suddenly realize you are partway up a mountain with towering trees on a steep downhill beside you and towering trees rising above you going up the mountain. Lots of shade. And the ride along Dorena Lake is wonderful-you are above it looking down. This is not a "fast" trail as the price to pay for the trees is a fair amount of root buckling in the trail. Some are marked with yellow-really helps. We didn't want to go fast anyway-wanted to sightsee.
Nice connection between Kaiser Station and down by Home Depot. There’s a couple of cracks that you need to be careful of other than that. Great ride.
We stayed in Schwartz Campground and easily accessed the trail. Very gradual grade, quiet, and beautiful!
Wonderful ride in the park. Safe, green, quiet, and a bit scenic.
We camped at the county fairgrounds in Rickreall and rode into Monmouth to visit college haunts. An enjoyable day.
The other reviews spoke of the homeless issues so I expected some, but our radar had to be on full for the first couple of miles. I recommend driving to the west end and riding east and turning around when your comfort level is exceeded. Also, the parking is much safer.
Ride along the beautiful Middle Fork Path (aka Clearwater path) next to the Willamette River. Nice River views with no city in sight, yet Springfield and Eugene are close by.(we ride from home in Southwest Eugene for a nice 20 mile RT) Riverbank Trail gets you close to Dorris Ranch trailhead or the Millrace ( new addition) trailhead
We parked at B and 2nd and it was a bit tricky figuring out how to get on the right trail to Philomath but finally got to it. Worse part is there is now a much bigger area in the field under the overpass that has a lot of homeless camp. No one bothered us They have marked the few bumps in the asphalt with white paint which was helpful. Would not do again.
Very scenic and pleasant route. Benches in a number of places. Surface is good except for a few places with cracks that are bike-tire wide. They are marked with spray paint. Parking lots in town were a bit sketchy, I parked just outside of town at Row River Nature Park.
Wildwood Falls is about 1 1/2 miles past the trail's end. That's on a road; I encountered practically zero traffic, but in summer it could be a busier road.
Do not recommend this trail. Parking is a 50/59 shot if your car will be broken into. And the path is often blocked by homeless camps. Carry pepper spray or other protection if you must travel it.
We rode our recumbent trikes from Alton Baker park south, across the river and north to the last bridge and back to the park. We saw lots of juvenile Canada geese and several blue herons. Trail is easy and well maintained, lots of parks on both sides of the river with restroom access. The loop was about 13 miles and we rode two hours at a very leisurely pace with stops. Lovely day!
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