Author: Cecilia

Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site
“Short trails with spectacular views of the Wallowa Mountains pass Knight’s Pond, a cool summer oasis and a peaceful respite for hikers. Look for spring and summer wildflowers during your walk. You also may catch glimpses of deer, fox, bear and raptors.”
Brochure   Phone 541-432-4185  Here is their website.
Although the website for this site indicates some accessible hiking, the brochure does not. 
The trail system is less than one mile and judging from the map in the brochure, you could enjoy a nice walk from the South Main Street trailhead.

Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail   Bike Map  phone 541-387-4010  or 503-695-2261
Bridge of the Gods Trailhead   The trail is ADA compliant for three miles before coming to a staircase with bikewheel grooves.
Tooth Rock Trailhead  The trail going east from the trailhead is ADA compliant for one mile.

Ecola State Park
“Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past.”
Here is the Park website.  Phone 503-436-2844  Brochure  OregonHikers.org
? Clatsop Loop Hike is a 3 mile gravel road and I have found some references implying some of it is wheelchair accessible.  However, there is an elevation gain of 700 feet. The first 1/2 mile is not steep, but you need to call ahead to determine trail conditions.

Bridal Veil Falls State Park
“Bridal Veil Falls State Park is located near mile post 28 on the Historic Columbia River Scenic Highway and is accessed off I-84 at Exit 28.”  The upper, interpretive,  trail takes visitors around the precipice of the cliffs of the Gorge.  The trail is fenced to “protect visitors along the viewpoint while maximizing every vantage point of the magnificent view of the Gorge.”
Here is their website  Phone 503-695-2261
Upper Interpretive Loop Trail is 1/2 mile and  “… takes visitors around the precipice of the cliffs of the Gorge”. “The trail is fenced beautifully with logged beams and wire to protect visitors along the viewpoint while maximizing every vantage point of the magnificent view of the Gorge.”

Oregon State Parks
Here is general information about Oregon state parks, including links to the Interactive   Find a Park Map   and  brochures and maps for all the parks.  Phone 800-551-6949

Banks-Vernonia State Trail
“Most of the route consists of an eight-foot wide hiking and bicycle trail paralleled by a four-foot wide horse trail. The gentle grade in all but one area allows hikers, bicyclists, equestrians and people of all abilities to enjoy the scenic mountains, fields and forests of Washington and Columbia counties.”
Here is the Trail website.   Brochure   Phone 503-324-0606 or 800-551-6949
About 26 miles west of Portland, this 21 mile rail trail is a “…tree-lined, easy-grade pathway [which] conducts you through sun-dappled glades and across swift, clear streams, filling your nose with wildflower scents and your ears with the songs of birds.”

Alderwood State Wayside
“Large trees characterize this forested park along Hwy 36 between Junction City and Triangle Lake. There’s a picnic area, restroom, and short trail along the Long Tom River”
Phone 541-937-1173  Here is their website.
Trail along the Tom river is described as “short”.   Be sure to call ahead for trail conditions and to be sure it is accessible for you.