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Ankeny Rail Trail

1 mi

State: OR

Boardwalk

Bald Hill Multi-Modal Path

1.3 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

22.7 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Brookwood Parkway Trail

1.8 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Campus Way Bike Path

1.13 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Cazadero Trail

4.4 mi

State: OR

Gravel

Circle to Buchanan Multi-Modal Path

1 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Circle to Harrison Multi-Modal Path

1 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Columbia Slough Trail

4.3 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Corvallis-Philomath Multi-Modal Path

4.9 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Dave Clark Trail

1.2 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Edgewater Trail

1.3 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Fanno Creek Greenway Trail

10.5 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Gresham Fairview Trail

3.3 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Highway 26 Bike Path

2.3 mi

State: OR

Asphalt, Concrete

Highway 99W Bike Path

5.3 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

I-205 Multi-Use Path

18.5 mi

State: OR, WA

Asphalt

I-84 Bike Path

4.9 mi

State: OR

Concrete

Logging Road Trail

3.5 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Lombard Street Path

1.8 mi

State: OR

Concrete

Accordion

Marine Drive Trail

17.6 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

McLoughlin Promenade

0.5 mi

State: OR

Concrete

Midge Cramer Multi-Use Path

0.79 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Mill City Rail Trail

1 mi

State: OR

Asphalt, Gravel

Minto-Brown Island Park Paved Path

11 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Peninsula Crossing Trail

5.1 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Periwinkle Creek Bike Path

1.8 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Riverfront Park Trail

1.05 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Riverfront Trail (OR)

1.1 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Rock Creek Trail (OR)

1.6 mi

State: OR

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Salem Parkway Bike Path

3.2 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Springwater Corridor

21.5 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Sunrise Expressway Shared-Use Path

1.3 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Terwilliger Trail

5.9 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Tilikum Crossing

0.6 mi

State: OR

Concrete

Trolley Trail (OR)

6 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

1.7 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Village Green Trail

0.6 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Walnut Boulevard/53rd St. Multi-Use Path

3 mi

State: OR

Asphalt, Concrete

Waterfront Bike Path

1.5 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Westside Trail

8.1 mi

State: OR

Asphalt

Willamette River Trail

3.23 mi

State: OR

Asphalt, Dirt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Ankeny Rail Trail Ankeny Rail Trail, which offers a short boardwalk in the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge, is not a rail-to-trail project, but is instead named after a local bird, the Virginia Rail. Located just...	OR	1 mi	Boardwalk	3 reviews
	Bald Hill Multi-Modal Path The Bald Hill Multi-Modal Path runs for 1.3 miles at the base of a hill along the eastern edge of the Bald Hill Natural Area, which contains a diverse ecosystem of prairie, hardwood forests and...	OR	1.3 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Banks-Vernonia State Trail The Banks-Vernonia State Trail stretches through the hills (east of the Coast Mountains) between its two namesake towns. The former railroad corridor—once part of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle...	OR	22.7 mi	Asphalt	44 reviews
	Brookwood Parkway Trail 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	2 reviews
	Campus Way Bike Path The Campus Way Bike Path begins at the western end of Oregon State University’s campus in Corvallis. From the campus, the paved pathway takes you on a straight course west through picturesque...	OR	1.13 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Cazadero Trail Cazadero Trail is currently completed in two disconnected segments that total just over 4 miles in the southeastern outskirts of Portland. In the future, the rail-trail is planned to stretch farther...	OR	4.4 mi	Gravel	5 reviews
	Circle to Buchanan Multi-Modal Path As its name suggests, this short rail-trail and rail-with-trail provides a route for cyclists and pedestrians to travel between Buchanan Avenue and Circle Boulevard in the city of Corvallis. The paved...	OR	1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Circle to Harrison Multi-Modal Path The Circle to Harrison Multi-Modal Path, as its name implies, links the bike lane on NW Harrison Boulevard with NW Circle Boulevard. The trail is a short scenic route in northwestern Corvallis, just...	OR	1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Columbia Slough Trail 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	4.3 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Corvallis-Philomath Multi-Modal Path The Corvallis-Philomath Multi-Modal Path provides an important link between the towns of Corvallis and Philomath, connecting neighborhoods, schools and several parks along the way. The scenic trail...	OR	4.9 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Dave Clark Trail The Dave Clark Trail is a riverfront walking and biking path in Albany, Oregon. The trail sits on the wooded bank of the Williamette River, an area that has traditionally been industrial, but is in...	OR	1.2 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Edgewater Trail 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	1 reviews
	Fanno Creek Greenway Trail When complete, the Fanno Creek Greenway 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	6 reviews
	Gresham Fairview Trail 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	3 reviews
	Highway 26 Bike Path 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	0 reviews
	Highway 99W Bike Path 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	0 reviews
	I-205 Multi-Use Path 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. In addition, it joins with the 21.5-mile...	OR, WA	18.5 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	I-84 Bike Path 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	1 reviews
	Logging Road Trail 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	8 reviews
	Lombard Street Path 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	1 reviews

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Marine Drive Trail Marine Drive Trail follows its namesake roadway along the south shore of the Columbia River. You'll often find you're just feet from the river and can enjoy lovely views of the water, boats and...	OR	17.6 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
McLoughlin Promenade 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	0 reviews
Midge Cramer Multi-Use Path The Midge Cramer Multi-Use Path begins in the east at the Benton County Fairgrounds, the site of the county's popular fair and rodeo each summer, as well as other events throughout the year. The trail...	OR	0.79 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Mill City Rail Trail 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	0 reviews
Minto-Brown Island Park Paved Path 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	3 reviews
Peninsula Crossing Trail 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	4 reviews
Periwinkle Creek Bike Path Periwinkle Creek Bike Path (or alternatively, Periwinkle Path) is a recreational path winding through Albany, Oregon. The trail starts on Hill Street SE, just north of the Boys and Girls Club of...	OR	1.8 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Riverfront Park Trail The Riverfront Park Trail provides a beautiful escape not far from the busy shopping, dining and entertainment district of downtown Corvallis. The trail winds through Riverfront Commemorative Park, a...	OR	1.05 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Riverfront Trail (OR) 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	0 reviews
Rock Creek Trail (OR) 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	2 reviews
Salem Parkway Bike Path 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	0 reviews
Springwater Corridor The Springwater Corridor comprises the southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop regional trail system encircling the greater Portland area. The origins of the Loop come from a 1904 proposal by visionary...	OR	21.5 mi	Asphalt	39 reviews
Sunrise Expressway Shared-Use Path 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	0 reviews
Terwilliger Trail 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	1 reviews
Tilikum Crossing 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	1 reviews
Trolley Trail (OR) 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	6 reviews
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade 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	1.7 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Village Green Trail Beginning in the city of Corvallis' Village Green Park, this short rail-with-trail provides a nice, smooth path for local cyclists and pedestrians to get in some exercise and recreation. The trail...	OR	0.6 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Walnut Boulevard/53rd St. Multi-Use Path A paved asphalt sidepath that runs along the western side of 53rd Street and Walnut Boulevard, this trail may not be much to look at, but it offers important connections to a whole host of trails and...	OR	3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
Waterfront Bike Path 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	0 reviews
Westside Trail 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	8.1 mi	Asphalt	5 reviews
Willamette River Trail The Willamette River Trail is actually a collection of paved and natural-surfaced trails through Willamette Park and the Crystal Lake Sports Fields in Corvallis. As the name suggests, most of the...	OR	3.23 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	1 reviews

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Recent Trail Reviews

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

beautiful trail, loved almost every minute of it

April, 2021 by amyliss5

I started at the Banks trailhead and rode to Vernonia. Plenty of parking when I arrived, and not a ton of people on the trail. It was really beautiful, and pretty quiet almost the entire 22 miles there. There were a few sections that were a bit bumpy but just be aware of your surroundings and you should be fine. Almost every trailhead had a bathroom and bike station to use, and there were also great views!

I-205 Multi-Use Path

I205 bike path

March, 2021 by franknsun86

Lots of garbage and campsites. Some sections are blocked with tents.
Neighborhood greenways are better.

Westside Trail

Great Trail

December, 2020 by amynwill2003

The hills are steep but the scenery makes up for that. Peaceful, rolling vistas. A beautiful challenge that feels like a back country trek. I wouldn't try to bike it unless you are super fit. Some of the hills after Nora St will kick your butt just walking them..

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Columbia Slough Trail

Nice trail along the Columbia Slough

October, 2020 by murpht12

Best access point is parking at Columbia Boulevard Water Treatment plaint and following the path and bridge across the slough. A little industrial in parts, but beautiful views of the slough and lots of birds (great blue herons, great egrets, hawks, sandpipers, etc.) and other animals (river otters, nutria, etc.). You'll have the trail mostly to yourself. I'd recommend going during the week to avoid going on a day where the raceway is up and running. Great hidden gem.

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

My expectation were too high for this trail possibly

September, 2020 by moscowsharon

I didn't like how one direction was mostly uphill and the other direction was mostly downhill. I like a little more variety of up and down in each direction. And although it was pretty, I'm I don't understand why this trail is so popular.

Corvallis-Philomath Multi-Modal Path

Excellent Family Ride

August, 2020 by ryankersh

We took our seven-year-old son and nine-year-old daughter on this trail recently. There are several places where you have to cross roads, but our kids are comfortable with this type of riding, so it felt safe. It's really nice that you can stop at parks along the way for a break. We had a great time.