No matter which of the six points (Banks, Vernonia, Manning, Buxton, Tophill, and Beaver Creek) you enter from, you’ll be treated to tall trees, chirping birds, babbling creeks crossings, fresh air, and old-fashioned curvy wooden train trestles.
Portland is a cyclist-friendly city with fantastic urban bike paths, but nature calls and you should answer. About 30 minutes from downtown a century-old railroad line, once a fundamental tool of the Beaver State’s lumber industry has been reforested into a 21-mile-long trail. No matter which of the six points (Banks, Vernonia, Manning, Buxton, Tophill, and Beaver Creek) you enter from, you’ll be treated to tall trees, chirping birds, babbling creeks crossings, fresh air, and old-fashioned curvy wooden train trestles. (There are 13 total.) Depending on the time of year, your ride might also include post-rain smell, wildflowers, or a light dusting of snow.