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Banks Vernonia State Trail – Banks-Vernonia State Trail loop from Banks

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Banks Vernonia State Trail – Banks-Vernonia State Trail loop from Banks

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Banks Vernonia State Trail – Banks-Vernonia State Trail loop from Banks

03:33

58.5km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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65 m

Banks-Vernonia Trail (Banks Terminus)

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The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is Oregon's first "rails-to-trails" park, repurposing a 21-mile abandoned railroad between Banks and Vernonia. This is where the trails begins/ends in Banks. There is a parking area, a water fountain, and a restroom here. The trail features an 8-foot wide paved path for hiking and biking, alongside a 4-foot gravel equestrian trail. It is at a generally gentle grade and passes through fields, forests, and farmlands with scenic mountain views, in Washington and Columbia counties.

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15.8 km

Forest Trail in L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

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Just 34 miles west of Portland is a super good outdoor heaven. Set on a cool forested hillside, LL Stub Stewart State Park offers a great variety of camping and an endless amount of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

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17.7 km

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is Oregon's first Rails to Trails park. It is a super good 21-mile, multi-use, traffic free trail open for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. There are good facilities and attractions along the route include trailhead parking areas with day use amenities.

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28.4 km

Banks Vernonia State Trail

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Beautiful mostly flat secluded bike trails through the forest. It's a must ride situation.

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29.3 km

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

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Banks-Vernonia State Trail is a 23-mile long multiuse trail that runs between the towns of Banks and Vernonia. The trail is popular with hikers and cyclists.

This section of the trail meanders through beautiful dense wood and is perfect for a relaxed hike.

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47.8 km

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is Oregon's first "rails-to-trails" park, repurposing a 21-mile abandoned railroad between Banks and Vernonia. The trail features an 8-foot wide paved path for hiking and biking, alongside a 4-foot gravel equestrian trail. It is at a generally gentle grade and passes through fields, forests, and farmlands with scenic mountain views, in Washington and Columbia counties. Key highlights include 13 bridges and the impressive Buxton Trestle, a 733-foot long, 80-foot high bridge, which is open to hikers and bikers.

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58.0 km

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Banks-Vernonia State Trail stretches over 21 miles and is a paved multi-use trail that connects the towns of Banks and Vernonia. It is an ideal spot for hikers, bikers, equestrians, and anyone who wants to enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains, fields, and forests of Washington and Columbia counties. The path has five trailheads, including parking and restrooms for easy access, making it an excellent option to enjoy a long or short run in a picturesque natural setting.

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58.5 km

Banks-Vernonia State Trail – Banks Trailhead

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58.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

12.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.3 km

1.70 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

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Banks-Vernonia Trail (Banks Terminus)

Forest Trail in L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

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