Banks-Vernonia State Trail, Rail trail in Washington and Columbia Counties, Oregon
The Banks-Vernonia State Trail extends 21 miles through forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands, connecting the towns of Banks and Vernonia.
The trail follows the former Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway route, which transported timber from local mills from the 1920s until 1957.
Five trailheads along the path provide access points for different outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horseback riding on separate dedicated paths.
The trail maintains an 8-foot-wide paved surface for hikers and cyclists, alongside a 4-foot-wide gravel path designed specifically for equestrian use.
Thirteen bridges mark the trail route, including the Buxton Trestle, which stands 80 feet high and stretches 733 feet across the landscape.
Location: Oregon
Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=104
GPS coordinates: 45.66511,-123.16344
Latest update: May 16, 2025 04:32
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