Willamette River view – Sellwood Bridge loop from Southeast 17th Avenue & Rhine Street

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Willamette River view – Sellwood Bridge loop from Southeast 17th Avenue & Rhine Street

Moderate

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Willamette River view – Sellwood Bridge loop from Southeast 17th Avenue & Rhine Street

01:49

27.7km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.03 km

Willamette River view

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This nice portion of the bike path offers beautiful views of the Willamette River. It's quite flat too; a great spot to speed up!

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5.70 km

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Lake

Highlight • Lake

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge sits on the east bank of the Willamette River. This 163-acre refuge is home to meadows, marshes, wetlands, and forests. There are over 175 bird species, …

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7.00 km

Marvel at the Sellwood Bridge, a majestic arch spanning the mighty Willamette River. Its latest iteration, completed in 2016, succeeded the 1925 original. The inaugural bridge, Portland's pioneering fixed-span crossing, …

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12.8 km

George Himes Park

Highlight • Forest

Cyclists find respite at George Himes City Park in Portland, appreciating its peaceful ambiance. The park offers shaded areas for relaxation, scenic views of the Willamette River, and a chance …

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14.0 km

Elk Point Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint may be best known for the nearby totem pole, which was carved in 1959 from red cedar harvested near the base of Mt. Adams. However, this really is a great viewpoint of the surrounding area, too.

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19.6 km

Portland Heights Facility

Forest

24.9 km

Hawthorne Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1910, the Hawthorne Bridge spans 3,552 feet across the Willamette River with four lanes and is a key part of the city's bike culture. The bridge gives passage …

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25.5 km

Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Eastbank Esplanade, bearing the name of Vera Katz, stretches along the Willamette River's eastern shore. This meandering 1.5-mile pathway leads to the Burnside Bridge, adorned with public art and …

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25.9 km

Tilikum Crossing – Bridge of the People

Highlight • Bridge

Tilikum Crossing, the Bridge of the People, elegantly stretches over Portland's Willamette River. A nexus of connectivity, it unites buses, streetcars, bicycles, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles, a tribute to Native American heritage.

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27.7 km

End point

Train Station

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