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Oregon’s trails are as diverse as the state itself. Its arid central region is showcased along the 17-mile ssss1, while the Astoria Riverwalk is the place to go for those who want to experience the maritime history that the state is equally known for. In addition, the trails in this guidebook range from rural to urban, and many options in between. It may be hard to believe that bike paths in Portland are in the same state as the ssss1, a 7-mile adventure that traverses cliffs above the Columbia River. While only 9 of the 42 trails in this guidebook are in the Beaver State, each one is sure to inspire you and leave you longing to return.

This guidebook includes not one but two trails that have been inducted into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. Seattle is home to the ssss1, a 17-mile corridor that was inducted in 2008. Oregon’s Springwater Corridor earned the distinction in 2011 and is an integral part of Portland’s bike and pedestrian trail network.

No matter which route in Rail-Trails: Washington and Oregon you decide to try, you’ll be touching on the heart of the community that helped build it and the history that first brought the rails to the region.