Springwater Corridor – Springwater Corridor loop from Happy Valley

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Springwater Corridor – Springwater Corridor loop from Happy Valley

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Springwater Corridor – Springwater Corridor loop from Happy Valley

03:43

60.3km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.6 km for 173 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

7.67 km

Springwater Corridor

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Springwater Corridor is the perfect place to ride your bike. You're away from the road on a quiet path along buttes, wetlands, fields and pastures.

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17.9 km

Graffiti Wall at Springwater Corridor

Highlight • Structure

Tagged up building at the end of the path. The trail is obstructed by some logs and does not reconnect to the Spring-water corridor. There are cameras that alert on-site and offsite party’s if you enter the area. It’s not defined from the trail and seems like a offshoot branch like the other wooden platform paths that separate from the main path but is not part of the trail. There was a building manager on-site who came out to make sure I wasn’t doing graffiti or going to climb on the roof. He was real friendly and into my bike. We chatted for a few minutes but fair warning it’s a restricted area and motion sensors will alert people on and off site if you approach the area.

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29.7 km

Salmon Street Springs

Highlight • Structure

Salmon Street Springs is a popular spot for cyclists to gather. Thursday Night Ride starts there every Thursday at 7:30pm.

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30.9 km

Vera Katz Statue

Highlight • Monument

31.7 km

OMSI — Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Highlight • Monument

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, or OMSI, shines as a beacon of science and technology in Portland. Its interactive exhibitions grace five halls and five labs, where visitors delve into the wonders of physics, chemistry, paleontology, and more. Beyond its walls, OMSI leads the nation with the largest science museum outreach program, fostering curiosity and knowledge.

Tip by

33.2 km

Riverside Property

Nature Reserve

34.3 km

Springwater Corridor

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Springwater Corridor forms part of Portland's 40-mile Loop trail system, extending from downtown Portland to the town of Boring. The paved trail follows the Willamette River and Johnson Creek, passing through neighborhoods, parks, wetlands, and industrial zones. With connections to Portland's light rail and city buses, the trail offers convenient access and stops at Beggars-Tick Wildlife Refuge, Leach Botanical Garden, and Powell Butte Nature Park. The trail, built on a former railroad corridor, opened in 1996 after Portland obtained the rail line in 1990.

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35.5 km

40 Mile Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 40 Mile Loop isn't a single loop trail, and isn't even limited to 40 miles. The original proposal for the trail was 40 miles but it now encompasses a planned network of over 140 miles of interconnected trails. This section along the river is particularly scenic with great views of the river.

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36.3 km

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Lake

Highlight • Lake

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge sits on the east bank of the Willamette River. This 163-acre refuge is home to meadows, marshes, wetlands, and forests. There are over 175 bird species, like bald eagles and peregrine falcons, as well as river otters and deer. The Springwater Corridor Trail, great for a bike ride. Established in 1988, Oaks Bottom is Portland’s first wildlife refuge and plays an important role in habitat preservation and environmental education.

Tip by

54.3 km

Mitchell Creek Natural Area

Nature Reserve

60.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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