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Banks Vernonia State Trail – Shadow Springs loop from Quatama

Banks Vernonia State Trail – Shadow Springs loop from Quatama

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Banks Vernonia State Trail – Shadow Springs loop from Quatama

05:22

128km

720m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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After 109 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.70 km

Orenco Woods Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

Orenco Woods Nature Park lies in the east of Hillsboro and along the Rock Creek Trail. The park features a nice bridge, 1.6 miles of trails and picnic areas. Aside from that, it's a good location to spot wildlife like deer, beavers and blue heron.

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29.0 km

Banks-Vernonia Trail (Banks Terminus)

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. 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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44.7 km

Forest Trail in L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

Highlight • Trail

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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64.3 km

Vernonia Lake

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful lake is a popular trout fishing destination. It's also the perfect spot for a lovely break when riding your bike around Vernonia!

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71.4 km

Banks Vernonia State Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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123 km

Hondo Dog Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated in Hillsboro, Oregon, Hondo Dog Park, established in 2007, holds the distinction of being the city's inaugural canine recreational area. Encompassing nearly four acres, it sits in the northeast quadrant, bordering Hillsboro Stadium. The park honors a fallen Hillsboro Police Department K-9 unit member, memorializing their sacrifice.

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126 km

Shadow Springs

Highlight • Trail

Shadow Springs is a nature preserve that shares borders with Orchard Park and Amberview Park along the Rock Creek Trail. There are lots of bridges in the park, and you can connect to a few different trails in the preserve.

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127 km

Briar Creek Way

Nature Reserve

128 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.1 km

16.7 km

7.15 km

6.13 km

4.58 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

118 km

8.23 km

1.21 km

301 m

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Banks Vernonia State Trail – Shadow Springs loop from Quatama

Orenco Woods Nature Park

Banks-Vernonia Trail (Banks Terminus)

Forest Trail in L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

Vernonia Lake

Banks Vernonia State Trail

Hondo Dog Park

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