Easy hikes and walks around River Point

This site marks the Corps of Discovery’s winter encampment of 1805–06, where Lewis and Clark and their party spent 106 days before beginning the return journey east. Today it’s preserved as part of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, with a reconstructed fort, interpretive center, and trails through the surrounding coastal forest. For modern travelers, it’s both a symbolic and historic milestone—the point where the long westward trek meets the Pacific coast.

Beautiful hiking trail along the river with a variety of unique plants and nice viewpoints.

Take a hike on the Netul River Trail that will lead you to this scenic view of the Lewis and Clark River including Netul Landing. The nearby launch site is great for paddling or canoeing. When the legendary Lewis and Clark Expedition boated up the river, it was called the Netul River by locals. The name was changed in 1925 to honor the expedition. The river is home to sturgeon, salmon, wild steelhead and cutthroat trout.

The fort you can visit today is a already the second replica of the original Fort Clatsop that was built in 1805 as an encampment for the Corps of Discovery (the official name for the Lewis and Clark Expedition) to spend the winter. 33 men, a woman, a baby, and a dog stayed at the confluence of the Columbia River and today's Lewis and Clark River and prepared the return back to their starting point in St. Louis, Missouri. Take a walk through the museum, bookstore and the nearby viewing platform at the Lewis and Clark River. A hike along the trails through the beautiful National Historical Park is highly recommended. Rangers at the visitor center will provide you with a map and additional information.

The Astoria Column is a tower in the northwestern United States that overlooks the mouth of the Columbia River on Coxcomb Hill in Astoria, Oregon. The concrete and steel structure, built in 1926, is part of a 30-hectare city park.

The Lewis and Clark National Historical Park offers over 14.5 miles of trails, lush rainforests, and stunning coastal vistas that are breathtaking. Dedicated to commemorating the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the historical sites along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast provide a fantastic opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the explorers. Although the park's trails are not paved, they are very well maintained for an easy ride, with many options for an ideal short or extended adventure in a beautiful setting.

The Astoria Riverwalk trail meanders along the city's waterfront, paralleling a stretch of the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad. Spanning 12.8 miles, this picturesque route provides a wonderful chance for jogging amidst the captivating scenery of Youngs Bay and the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Additionally, the trail boasts various shops, dining establishments, and significant historical sites, including the Maritime Memorial and the Columbia River Maritime Museum. This particular segment enables the historical tramway and pedestrians to cross the water easily.

The Netul River Trail, stretching 1.25 miles, showcases stunning natural landscapes and offers a relatively flat and easily navigable path, making it a perfect choice for a quick hike. Due to the tidal influence on the river, the scenery and wildlife vary throughout the day and seasons.