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    Banks-Vernonia Trail-Out & Back

    • Length:
      13.8 miles
    • Difficulty:
      Mild
    • Attributes:
      Forest, Non-technical, Rail-to-Trail
    Get directions to the start of this trail via Google Maps

    Trailhead Elevation: 426 ft

    • Region:
      Greater Portland
    • Nearby Cities:
      Buxton, Vernonia, Banks

    Trailhead: Head 28 miles west of Portland on Highway 26 to Fisher Road and signs for Buxton. In Buxton, turn right onto Bacona Rd. and proceed to the Buxton Trailhead on the right.

    Highlights: A fun, easier rail trail. The abandoned railroad grade meanders through fields and forests with views of the surrounding hills and creeks. Recently opened Stub Stewart State Park has several miles of trails and old logging roads open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, easily accessed from many points along the Banks-Vernonia Trail.

    Seasons: All year

    A detailed map of this trail and others nearby is available through Adventure Maps, an Oregon company, at local bike shops and outdoor retailers, as well as online at www.adventuremaps.net.

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