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Willamette Greenway Hiking Trails
Located 8 to 11 miles north of Salem on the east side of Highway 221 you will find three hiking trails next to the Willamette River.
- Hiking Trail #1 (southern most)
We found this trail to be very pleasant to hike. Like most Willamette Greenway Trails, this is a short hike, maybe one mile in length.
Traveling under fern covered trees, you follow a loop which travels from the trailhead, to the Willamette River and back.
While hiking you will notice the many different type of windflowers commonly found in the Pacific Northwest.
- Hiking Trail #2 (middle)
Unless you're a dedicated fisherman looking for Willamette River access, you might wish to avoid this trail. It runs north from the trailhead near the Willamette River.
Carved from bramble bushes with a machete this trail was hot, dusty and nothing of interest was found.
- Hiking Trail #3 (northern most, just south of Williamson State Park)
This is the most interesting of the three trails, if you are only able to visit one, this would be a good choice. The trailhead is a short quarter mile drive from Highway 221.
At the trailhead you will find a bathroom facility (no running water) and a large cut field. The large field is ideal for a picnic or a game of frisbee. The looping trail is about 1/2 mile in length.
Similar to trail #1, this trail offers the hiker a wide variety of flowers, trees and wildlife for all visitors.
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