Salem, OR Birding Trails and Maps

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Length
Surfaces
Type

Ankeny Rail Trail

1 mi
State: OR
Boardwalk

Bald Hill Multi-Modal Path

1.3 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

23.2 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Campus Way Bike Path

1.13 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Fanno Creek Trail

10.5 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

Kronberg Park Multi-Use Trail

0.5 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Concrete

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

Rock Creek Trail (OR)

1.6 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Boardwalk

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

Waterhouse Trail

4.62 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Concrete

Westside Trail (OR)

13.1 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Gravel

Brookwood Parkway Trail

1.8 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Cazadero Trail

6.66 mi
State: OR
Gravel
Accordion

Dave Clark Trail

1.2 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Gresham Fairview Trail

3.3 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

I-205 Multi-Use Path

17.4 mi
State: OR, 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

Willamette River Trail

3.23 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Dirt

Columbia Slough Trail

7.79 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

I-84 Bike Path

4.9 mi
State: OR
Concrete

Lombard Street Path

1.8 mi
State: OR
Concrete

Midge Cramer Multi-Use Path

0.79 mi
State: OR
Asphalt

Peninsula Crossing Trail

5.1 mi
State: OR
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

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

Sunrise Expressway Shared-Use Path

1.3 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

Wy'East Way

1.6 mi
State: OR
Asphalt, Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
Accordion
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!

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.

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!

Accordion

Corvallis-Philomath Multi-Modal Path

more signage at beginning

August, 2024 by trishparks5

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.

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!

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Deferred maintenance only worsens from year to year. :-(

January, 2024 by tracey.heil

This really could be a spectacular trail.... :-(

Unfortunately, there is a section of trail between Banks and Buxton that goes through some hay fields that has been desperately overdue for repairs for years now. We ride the entirety of this trail every summer, so we are very familiar with the state of the trail from one year to the next. The transitions from trail to bridges are horribly jarring, and that one section I mentioned above has large sections of crumbling asphalt that can be downright dangerous for those of us riding road bikes with narrower tires. You simply cannot enjoy the ride through this section, as you're constantly trying to stay upright as you navigate the vast sections of potholes.

I have tried complaining to the staff at Stub Stewart, but no one seems to have answers when pressed for repair timelines. Worse, I've experienced them "passing the buck" by bemoaning the multi-jurisdictional nature of trail ownership and maintenance. At this point, they need to stop pointing fingers and just figure out how to make these desperately needed repairs to the trail!

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