Category: Oregon State

Bridal Veil Falls State Park
“Bridal Veil Falls State Park is located near mile post 28 on the Historic Columbia River Scenic Highway and is accessed off I-84 at Exit 28.”  The upper, interpretive,  trail takes visitors around the precipice of the cliffs of the Gorge.  The trail is fenced to “protect visitors along the viewpoint while maximizing every vantage point of the magnificent view of the Gorge.”
Here is their website  Phone 503-695-2261
Upper Interpretive Loop Trail is 1/2 mile and  “… takes visitors around the precipice of the cliffs of the Gorge”. “The trail is fenced beautifully with logged beams and wire to protect visitors along the viewpoint while maximizing every vantage point of the magnificent view of the Gorge.”

Oregon State Parks
Here is general information about Oregon state parks, including links to the Interactive   Find a Park Map   and  brochures and maps for all the parks.  Phone 800-551-6949

Banks-Vernonia State Trail
“Most of the route consists of an eight-foot wide hiking and bicycle trail paralleled by a four-foot wide horse trail. The gentle grade in all but one area allows hikers, bicyclists, equestrians and people of all abilities to enjoy the scenic mountains, fields and forests of Washington and Columbia counties.”
Here is the Trail website.   Brochure   Phone 503-324-0606 or 800-551-6949
About 26 miles west of Portland, this 21 mile rail trail is a “…tree-lined, easy-grade pathway [which] conducts you through sun-dappled glades and across swift, clear streams, filling your nose with wildflower scents and your ears with the songs of birds.”

Alderwood State Wayside
“Large trees characterize this forested park along Hwy 36 between Junction City and Triangle Lake. There’s a picnic area, restroom, and short trail along the Long Tom River”
Phone 541-937-1173  Here is their website.
Trail along the Tom river is described as “short”.   Be sure to call ahead for trail conditions and to be sure it is accessible for you.