- PLACES / BANKS-VERNONIA STATE TRAIL
Located an hour west of Portland, with 21 miles of paved trail over trestles and bridges and incredible views of ash and maples trees, the Banks-Vernonia State Trail offers some of the best fall colors on the entire West Coast. Hop on and off this former railroad trail at 1 of 6 trailheads.
Submitted by Joe Linehan
Cell Receptions
SpottyADA Accessible
YesOpen Season
FallStroller Friendly
YesTerrain Type
PavedWater Fountain
NoBathrooms
YesPet Friendly
YesFee
$0.00Nearby convenience store
YesCamping Nearby
NoEmergency support within 5 miles
NoTrail Length/Type
Varies, Point-to-point
Helpful Trail Information
Bike Trails, Boardwalk, Creek / River, Shaded Hike, and Wildlife Viewing
Parking Details
Access at 6 points (Manning, Buxton, Tophill, and Beaver Creek, as well as at Banks and Vernonia themselves).
Elevation gain
1,000 ft.
Stroller terrain
Any Wheels
