Trail: Row River
National Park: Bureau of Land Management / City of Cottage Grove
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Beach(es)
Creek(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Swimming area(s)
Wetland(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Boating, Motorized
Boating, non-motorized: Canoeing
Boating, non-motorized: Kayaking
Boating, non-motorized: Rafting
Boating, non-motorized: Sailing
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Roller/Inline Skating
Swimming
Swimming - Diving/snorkeling
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Ice skating
Land sailing
Rock climbing
Rockhounding
Elevation: 796 ft
Miles: 15.5 miles
Desc: The vision of the Row River Trail began in 1992 when a multi-agency/private citizen working group was organized to foster a Rails-to-Trails project for the abandoned Oregon Pacific + Eastern (OP+E) rail line. The OP+E line was owned and operated by the Bohemia Mining Company and utilized to haul ore, logs, supplies and passengers between Disston and Cottage Grove. The Eugene District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) acquired 14 miles of the abandoned railway in 993 for settlement of a debt from a timber sale default. The BLM began planning for the rail-trail conversion with the completion of the Row River Trail Master Plan (1993).

In 1998, the BLM officially opened the multiple-use paved trail from the Mosby Creek Covered Bridge to Culp Creek. In 1994, the City of Cottage Grove acquired the remaining 3-mile segment of the OP+E rail line that extended from Mosby Creek into the historic downtown district. The Row River Trail is now 15.6 miles and connects the city of Cottage Grove to Dorena Lake, Culp Creek and the nearby Umpqua National Forest. The trail traverses a variety of landscapes that include: urban lands; pasture and farm land; timber lands; Dorena Lake shoreline; and the Row River.

Trail: Saint Perpetua NRT
National Park: US Forest Service
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds

Elevation: 800 ft
Miles: 1.5 miles

Trail: Salmon River
National Park: Mount Hood National Forest
Features: River(s)
Waterfall(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Camping - Backpacking
Swimming
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping

Difficulty: Intermediate
Miles: 14.6 miles
Desc: Trail is in the Salmon-Huckleberry wilderness and follows a deep river canyon with temperate rain forest vegetation. Trail gains height, wildflower meadows fly fishing
Follow US 26 17.9 miles east of Sandy. Turn South on Salmon River Road following it for 5 miles.

Trail: Sarah Zigler Interpretive Trail
National Park: City of Jacksonville
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Dogs - On leash
Wildlife observation - Birds

Miles: 2.2 miles
Desc: The Sarah Zigler Interpretive Trail begins in the historic Peter Britt Gardens, where Peter Britt settled in 1852, built his home and planted gardens that were the foundation of the area’s multimillion dollar fruit industry.

From here the trail passes by the famous Britt Sequoia (1862) which many regard as the oldest Sequoia tree in Oregon. The trail then climbs up to the Britt Water Ditch, following the lush creek side beauty of Jackson Creek and The Zigler Woods. It was here that gold was first discovered in 1851, which prompted the famous Jacksonville Gold Rush of 1852.

For the next mile the trail traces through various forest types and alongside old mine tailings. Crossing Jackson Creek the trail climbs through a transitional forest of Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir, Big Leaf Maple, and Madrone, to the top of a dry ridge consisting mostly of small Oregon White Oak. Views are also enjoyed of the Siskiyou and Cascade Mountains.

From the forested ridge line, hikers are able to explore many side trails to “glory holes” and old gold mine diggings. The face of the forest begins to change once more as the trail loops back toward its beginning in Britt park. Entering Britt Park hikers are able to enjoy the lush coolness of the groomed park grounds as they pass the Britt Pavilion, the site of the Britt Music Festivals. Following the down sloping path returns hikers to where they started - at the fieldstone foundation of the old Britt home.

Trail: Silver Creek Canyon
National Park: Oregon Parks + Recreation
Features: Creek(s)
Grove(s)
Meadow(s)
Waterfall(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Activities: Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Swimming
Fishing
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Intermediate
Desc: Recently reconstructed following a flood in 1996, the trail has a spectacular variety of scenery - canyons, waterfalls, and forests on the route.

Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregons Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest. Its here that the Trail of Ten Falls/Canyon Trail (770k) (Acrobat required to view map) can be found. The Canyon Trail and the falls descend to a forest floor covered with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. You will also find stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar. While the park is visited by thousands every year, its large enough for you to find quiet places to sit and watch for birds (download a bird list as a text file.)
The Canyon Trail is a nationally-recognized trail system that leads hikers along the banks of the north and south forks of Silver Creek. It takes you to 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand South Falls (177 feet), to the delicate Drake Falls (27 feet). Four of these falls have an amphitheater-like surrounding where you can walk behind the falls and feel the misty, crisp spray.

Silver Falls State Park is located on Rt 214..

Trail: South Breitenbush Gorge
National Park: Willamette National Forest
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - On leash
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Elevation: 2800 ft
Miles: 2.5 miles
Desc: This trail meanders along the South Breitenbush River through old growth Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar trees. There is a short hike off of the main trail to view the natural grove.

Trail: Tahkenitch Dunes NRT
National Park: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Features: Beach(es)
Creek(s)
Wetland(s)
Activities: Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals

Miles: 2.0 miles

Trail: Tillamook Head
National Park: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Features: Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Geological feature(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Intermediate

Trail: Trail of the Molten Lands
National Park: Deschutes National Forest
Features: Geological feature(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals

Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation: 4550 ft
Miles: .75 miles
Desc: This is a paved, barrier-free interpretive trail running through the heart of a lava flow from the Lava Lands Visitor Center parking lot.

Trail: Trail of the Restless Waters
National Park: US Forest Service
Features: Beach(es)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals

Elevation: 60 ft
Miles: .4 miles