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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 commuting route and as a recreational pathway, the trail offers surprisingly pleasant scenery considering the proximity of the highway. Rolling fields of grasses and farmland border the trail on either side, offering beautiful vistas of the Oregon sky - and very little shade, so be prepared for some sun exposure.
No dedicated parking is provided for this trail, but parking may be available on-street or at local businesses near the trail. Be sure to follow any posted parking signs and regulations.
We camped at the county fairgrounds in Rickreall and rode into Monmouth to visit college haunts. An enjoyable day.
We live just a few blocks from this trail in Monmouth. The community uses the trail especially in the early morning & evening in the summers for jogging & cycling. It’s wide, flat & traffic-free (even tho it runs along the Highway). There is a convenient bike repair station along the trail in front of the Monmouth Police Station. Just across the highway via a well-marked crosswalk is Gentle Woods Park (named after the Gentle family) with shade, grassy fields, a small playground & footbridge across the middle fork of Ash Creek.
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