Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Where the railroad once was king, the woods now reign again. A century ago, this railway made life better and easier for early Oregonians and the burgeoning lumber industry that fueled their prosperity in the northwest corner of the state. But while the trains are long gone and their tracks dismantled, the path they carved through the wilderness remains, having since been put to splendid use. The Banks-Vernonia State Trail (BVT) stands today as Oregon’s first rail-to-trail, and the space once allotted for the Industrial Age’s biggest, most propulsive machines has been handed back over to nature – and to you.

While exploring the region, look for the "Tualatin Valley Bike Hub" signs, to help you navigate the region and experience the scenic, natural and cultural highlights of the valley. The Bike Hubs where created in partnership with the Washington County Visitors Association, local communities and land managers.