Milwaukie, OR Walking Trails and Maps

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Banks-Vernonia State Trail

23.2 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Trail

0.9 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Crown Zellerbach Trail

23.4 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Gravel

Fanno Creek Trail

10.5 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Frenchman's Bar Trail

3.9 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Highway 26 Bike Path

2.3 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Concrete

Highway 99W Bike Path

5.3 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Kronberg Park Multi-Use Trail

0.5 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Concrete

Lacamas Heritage Trail

3.5 mi
State: WA
Gravel

Logging Road Trail

3.5 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Marine Drive Trail

18.2 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Minto-Brown Island Park Paved Path

11 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Moulton Falls Trail

2.5 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Gravel

Rock Creek Trail (OR)

1.6 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Salmon Creek Greenway Trail

3.9 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Steel Bridge Riverwalk

0.2 mi
State: OR
Metal

Terwilliger Trail

5.9 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Tigard Heritage Trail

0.75 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Tilikum Crossing

0.6 mi
State: OR
Concrete
Accordion

Waterhouse Trail

4.62 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Concrete

Westside Trail (OR)

13.1 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Gravel

Whistle Punk Interpretive Trail

1.5 mi
State: WA
Gravel

Brookwood Parkway Trail

1.8 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

7.7 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Concrete

Cazadero Trail

6.66 mi
State: OR
Gravel

Columbia River Dike Trail

3.2 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Coweeman River Trail

4 mi
State: WA
Gravel

Gresham Fairview Trail

3.3 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

I-205 Multi-Use Path

17.4 mi
State: OR, WA
Asphalt

Padden Parkway Trail

5.3 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Salem Parkway Bike Path

3.2 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Springwater Corridor

21.5 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Trolley Trail (OR)

6 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Concrete

Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

1.5 mi
State: OR
Boardwalk, Concrete

Columbia Slough Trail

7.79 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Cowlitz River Trail

2.5 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

I-84 Bike Path

4.9 mi
State: OR
Concrete

Lombard Street Path

1.8 mi
State: OR
Concrete

Peninsula Crossing Trail

5.1 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Highway 500 Trail

0.8 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Columbia River Waterfront Renaissance Trail

5 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Concrete

Edgewater Trail

1.3 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

McLoughlin Promenade

0.5 mi
State: OR
Concrete

Mill City Rail Trail

1 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Gravel

Riverfront Trail (OR)

1.1 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Sunrise Expressway Shared-Use Path

1.3 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Waterfront Bike Path

1.5 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Wy'East Way

1.6 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Overview The 23-mile Banks-Vernonia trail runs between its namesake towns of Banks and Vernonia in the deep suburbs of Portland, OR. About the Route Most of the route consists of an...
OR 23.2 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Trail—also known as the Chelatchie Prairie Rail-with-Trail—is currently open from Battle Ground Lake State Park to a point nearly 1 mile southwest. The paved trail runs...
WA 0.9 mi Asphalt
The Crown Zellerbach Trail, known locally as the Crown Z Trail or the CZ Trail, follows a former logging railroad through quiet and picturesque forests in northwest Oregon. Its east end begins at...
OR 23.4 mi Asphalt, Gravel
When complete, the Fanno Creek Trail will be a 15-mile paved network of fully accessible urban trails, linking two counties and five cities: Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Durham, and southwest...
OR 10.5 mi Asphalt
Frenchman's Bar Trail could not be in a prettier place nestled between the Columbia River and Vancouver Lake on the northwestern outskirts of Vancouver. The paved trail of nearly 4 miles loops around...
WA 3.9 mi Asphalt
The Highway 26 Bike Path is a paved commuter route in west Portland that parallels its namesake roadway (also known as Sunset Highway). A small segment is located in a busy shopping area of the...
OR 2.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Providing a useful link between the Polk County communities of Monmouth and Rickreall, the Highway 99W Bike Path offers over five miles of paved trail for cyclists and pedestrians. Useful both as a...
OR 5.3 mi Asphalt
Overview The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is an innovative road-to-trail conversion constructed on portions of the Historic Columbia River Highway. The trail is considered to be from...
OR 18.7 mi Asphalt
Winding through a nature park, this multiuse trail provides a vital link between SE McLoughlin Boulevard and the Kellogg Creek Bike-Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Milwaukie. At its southern end by...
OR 0.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Lacamas Heritage Trail parallels Lacamas Creek and the western shore of Lacamas Lake under a canopy of old growth forest. Along this scenic gravel pathway, trail-goers can catch glimpses of the...
WA 3.5 mi Gravel
The Logging Road Trail runs along the eastern outskirts of Canby, about 20 miles south of Portland. The road was once used by logging trucks, but is now closed to vehicular traffic. Views along the...
OR 3.5 mi Asphalt
Overview Marine Drive Trail follows its namesake roadway along the south shore of the Columbia River. The trail is often just feet from the river and trail users can enjoy lovely views of the...
OR 18.2 mi Asphalt
Minto-Brown Island Park offers a well-loved, natural oasis in western Salem. Spanning more than a thousand acres, the park offers both wooded and open areas for recreational enjoyment. A winding paved...
OR 11 mi Asphalt
The Moulton Falls Trail follows an old logging railroad grade between Hantwick Road and the East Fork High Bridge. The trail travels along the East Fork Lewis River within a canopied corridor of...
WA 2.5 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Rock Creek Trail provides an important commuting route and natural escape in one of Oregon's largest cities: Hillsboro, located in the "Silicon Forest," a high-tech corridor on Portland's western...
OR 1.6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Overview  The Salmon Creek Greenway Trails runs for 3.9 miles between NW 36th Avenue and Salmon Creek Park. The paved trail follows Salmon Creek through a slice of Vancouver’s nature...
WA 3.9 mi Asphalt
Portland's Steel Bridge across the Williamette River was built in 1912 and is the second-oldest vertical lift bridge still in operation in North America. Over time, the railroad bridge has become more...
OR 0.2 mi Metal
Terwilliger Trail offers a beautiful, paved route from southern Portland to Lake Oswego in two disconnected segments. Most of the trail corridor runs through Multnomah County; its southern tip lies in...
OR 5.9 mi Asphalt
Overview The Tigard Heritage Trail connects Tiedeman Avenue and the surrounding area to downtown Tigard. Following the route of a former railroad spur, the rail-trail is 0.75 miles long and fully...
OR 0.75 mi Asphalt
Tilikum Crossing, also known as the Bridge of the People, spans 1,720 feet across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The bridge was designed primarily for the MAX Orange Line light rail, but...
OR 0.6 mi Concrete
Accordion
Overview The Waterhouse Trail traverses the spine of several connecting greenways and parks in the Portland, OR suburbs. The trail runs for 4.62 miles and is paved for a majority of the route, in...
OR 4.62 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The developing Westside Trail in Portland's western suburbs will be a 25-mile paved, multi-use path between the Willamette River to the north and the Tualatin River to the south. Currently, 8 miles...
OR 13.1 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Gravel
,a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/trails/locations/mta-0059-whistle-punk.shtml">US Forest Service: This trail is a barrier-free interpretive trail that tells the story of forest...
WA 1.5 mi Gravel
Brookwood Parkway Trail, in a northwestern suburb of Portland, skirts the Hillsboro airport and provides access to the Hillsboro Public Library and the sprawling campuses of a few large corporations....
OR 1.8 mi Asphalt
The scenic Burnt Bridge Creek Trail meanders through Vancouver, Washington, along the creek from Stewart Glen on the shores of Vancouver Lake to Meadowbrook Marsh. Along the way, the trail passes...
WA 7.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Cazadero Trail is currently completed in three disconnected segments that total over 6 miles in the southeastern outskirts of Portland. In the future, the rail-trail is planned to stretch farther...
OR 6.66 mi Gravel
The Columbia River Dike Trail—also known as the Captain William Clark Park Trail and the Cottonwood Beach Trail—follows the Columbia River from Steamboat Landing Park to the border of the Steigerwald...
WA 3.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Coweeman River Trail follows the dike on the west side of the river for 4 miles, giving access to the riverfront and Tam O'Shanter Park. The setting on the northern section is residential, and the...
WA 4 mi Gravel
The Gresham Fairview Trail is a north–south corridor that will one day link Portland's 40-Mile Loop Trail (Marine Drive section) with the Springwater Trail's section through Gresham. As of spring...
OR 3.3 mi Asphalt
Overview The I-205 Multi-Use Path spans 18.5 miles through five cities and 15 neighborhoods along Interstate 205 and the TriMet MAX Green Line light rail service.  Although the trail parallels...
OR, WA 17.4 mi Asphalt
The Padden Parkway Trail provides a paved, 5-mile route across northeastern Vancouver, connecting neighborhoods and shopping areas. Trail-goers are separated from the busy four-lane roadway by a wide,...
WA 5.3 mi Asphalt
The bike path connects Oregon's capital Salem to the neighboring city of Keizer in the Williamette Valley. The trail starts along Salem Parkway on Cherry Avenue and heads north, connecting schools,...
OR 3.2 mi Asphalt
Overview The Springwater Corridor comprises the southeast segment of the 40-mile Loop regional trail system encircling the greater Portland area. Today, the family-friendly Springwater Corridor...
OR 21.5 mi Asphalt
The Trolley Trail follows the Portland Traction Company's Oregon City Line streetcar right-of-way, serving Portland’s metro area, that ran between Milwaukie and Gladstone from 1893 until...
OR 6 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Eastbank Esplanade traces Portland's Willamette River from the Steel Bridge on the north end to SE Caruthers Street on the south end. The trail is named for former Portland mayor Vera Katz, who...
OR 1.5 mi Boardwalk, Concrete
The Columbia Slough Trail follows its namesake waterway on the northern end of Portland. Although there are currently gaps in the trail, it will one day follow the entire length of the narrow 19-mile...
OR 7.79 mi Asphalt
The Cowlitz River Trail follows its namesake river along a dike on the east bank. The trail is asphalt and connects Kelso residents with the riverfront. The trail parallels the active BNSF line that...
WA 2.5 mi Asphalt
The I-84 Bike Path begins at the I-84 intersection with Fairview Parkway and continues west along the interstate for nearly 5 miles. A fence and concrete barrier separate trail-goers from traffic....
OR 4.9 mi Concrete
The Lombard Street Path stretches nearly 2 miles through an industrial area of northern Portland. At the southern end of Kelley Point Park, the path makes two important connections: It meets the...
OR 1.8 mi Concrete
As its name implies, the Peninsula Crossing Trail cuts through a peninsula between the Willamette and Columbia Rivers in northern Portland. The tree-lined trail traverses urban neighborhoods and...
OR 5.1 mi Asphalt
The paved Highway 500 Trail runs just shy of a mile between Andresen Road and Thurston Way on Vancouver's west side through a busy stretch of car dealerships, shops and restaurants.
WA 0.8 mi Asphalt
Overview Following the Columbia River, the Waterfront Renaissance Trail is a 5-mile route of paved paths and sidewalks that connects downtown Vancouver and the waterfront. About the...
WA 5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Start the Edgewater Trail on Water Street at the north end of Riverfront Park. The 23-acre park is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon and enjoy river views. It has two unique features: a carousel...
OR 1.3 mi Asphalt
The McLoughlin Promenade offers a unique trail experience overlooking the Willamette River in Oregon City. Stretching about a half mile along the river bluff, the paved pathway offers beautiful views...
OR 0.5 mi Concrete
Mill City is located on State Route 22, about 20 miles upstream along the North Santiam River from Stayton and Sublimity. The small community is on both sides of the river and consequently is partly...
OR 1 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Salem's Riverfront Trail begins in Riverfront Park on the east bank of the Willamette River. The park offers expansive views of the river and contains two unique features: a carousel with beautiful...
OR 1.1 mi Asphalt
Located in the Portland suburb of Clackamas, this trail extends just over 1 mile. The paved pathway begins on SE Mather Road, in an industrial part of town, and heads southeast, paralleling the...
OR 1.3 mi Asphalt
The Waterfront Bike Path follows the Willamette River in downtown Portland from the Marquam Bridge north to the Steel Bridge. Although short, the trail offers scenic views of the city skyline and...
OR 1.5 mi Asphalt
Overview Wy'East Way is a 1.6-mile greenway that runs alongside several MAX light rail stations in Gresham, OR just outside of Portland. The entire route is paved and 12 feet wide. About the...
OR 1.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete

Recent Trail Reviews

Westside Trail (OR)

Great trail- insane hills

October, 2024 by coltinhill2

Came to do a long run. Couldn’t finish because the hills are so intense. But, it’s a beautiful trail and well maintained!

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

what a great ride

October, 2024 by vqwq5tkbmr

A perfect autumn day on a wonderful trail. Beautiful paved, 15 mile round-trip trail. It had a small homeless camp in a small cluster, but nothing scary. Felt completely safe, and the rest of the trail was spotlessly clean and well maintained by the City of Vancouver. Old growth forest, ferns and so much more!! Don’t miss this ride - it was wonderful.!!

Tigard Heritage Trail

A sunny Saturday but only one other person on this trail full of historical markers about the Tigard/Tualatin area.

September, 2024 by davidc5

A sunny Saturday but only one other person on this trail full of historical markers about the Tigard/Tualatin area.

Accordion

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Looks like they've worked on the trail

September, 2024 by gretchbr

Some of the complaints about the trail from earlier in the year seem to have been resolved. There are new approaches to some of the bridges and attempts made to partially fill the worst of the cracking in the pavement. Bumps and dips are well-marked, so often avoidable if you're paying attention. So thanks to whoever is doing this good work! A tree across the path on our way to Vernonia was - surprisingly - completely cleared by the time we biked back, so someone is paying attention! Great ride!

Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

Second section - Wyeth to Perham Creek

August, 2024 by glshoort

Beautiful Day, beautiful trail. The second section now goes 1.5 miles past the Viento Creek campground and ranger station.

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Nice

August, 2024 by swvn2cp6ym

There were definitely some areas that needed over due maintenance. Over all it was an enjoyable ride. Did the whole length both ways

Peninsula Crossing Trail

Really lovely city trail

August, 2024 by destiniedavis

Since the city cleaned up following Covid, this a really lovely and quiet trail. Please visit and use it to keep it beautiful and clean!

Steel Bridge Riverwalk

this is a safe and vital crossing dedicated for pedestrians and bicyclists underneath the busy congested car lanes

June, 2024 by davidc5

this is a safe and vital crossing dedicated for pedestrians and bicyclists underneath the busy congested car lanes

Highway 26 Bike Path

If you're traveling from Beaverton to Portland, this is the best way to do it if you're on a bike. After the bike path ends, you can take a short side road to the Oregon Zoo.

June, 2024 by davidc5

If you're traveling from Beaverton to Portland, this is the best way to do it if you're on a bike. After the bike path ends, you can take a short side road to the Oregon Zoo.

Waterhouse Trail

Rolling paved hills following power lines

June, 2024 by davidc5

This is an easy paved path with both up hills and down hills, some straight stretches, some curvy parts as it follow some large power lines in a north-south swath through the neighborhoods. There's one section where you have to get off the trail and go about a quarter mile through traffic and a busy intersection to connect and continue the trail on the other side of Highway 26 (Sunset) so if you have small kids with you, consider only doing the north half or the south half. There are several street crossings and many parks and connecting trails to other destinations.

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Falling into disrepair

March, 2024 by daywood

I love that this trail is here and I ride it often, but the section between Manning and Buxton is becoming unpleasant to ride because of neglected upkeep. As has been noted in other reviews, the bridge transitions are dangerous if you are unaware and hit them at speed (which is likely on the steep downhill run below Buxton). Also in that area, tree roots have pushed the asphalt into ridges big enough to unseat you or to bounce your chain off. Many of these are hard to see in shady areas. There’s a section just above the Manning trailhead where the asphalt has been torn up and heavily grooved for years. I recently met a rider in that area pushing his bike back to the Manning car park with a shredded road tire. I am sure money is tight. Although I want to see new trails built, I would not want it to result in neglecting to maintain this regional gem of a trail, particularly the heavily used lower half of it.

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

One of the Best Rides of Our Lives

March, 2024 by greggssystem

We moved from Bellevue (Omaha) Nebraska 3 years ago and we loved riding our bikes on the Papio Creek 20+ mile trail. However this ride is one for the “record books”. It’s got to be one of the most scenic rides in America and worth the one-hour drive from our home north of Vancouver Washington. This is a “must be there” ride!

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