Warrenton Trails

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Waterfront Trail

Hike along the Warrenton waterfront for stunning views of the Columbia River and the Astoria Bridge. These trails are great for viewing ship traffic and wildlife  

Features: Eagles nest along the trail and restrooms are available at Caruthers Park and the Marinas

Length of Trail: 4.5 miles with over 2 miles paved and a grassy birding trail route too

Accessibility: Trailheads and or access at 1st St., 5th St. 7th Pl., 13th St., Carruthers Park and the Hammond Marina

Designed for:  Multiple use, Pedestrians, human powered vehicles and ADA accessibility devices, and dogs on leash

Skipanon River Trails

Hike along the peaceful Skipanon River with islands, mature forests and wildlife views in the center of the City

Features: level terrain with some pavement and mostly a grassy pathway

Length of Trail: about 2 miles for the loop and 1 mile for the southeastern spur trail

Accessibility: Trailhead at the Skipanon River Park  on 3rd St.  Water access at 2nd St. and 8th St. Other access at Galena Ave; the Skipanon Marina and old Hwy 101

Designed for: Multiple use, pedestrians, mountain bicyclists, dog walkers and birders 

Airport Dike Trail

Enjoy views of Astoria, the Youngs Bay wetlands and abundant wildlife.

Features: No facilities yet but great birding on this grassy and gravel trail

Length of Trail: about 2 miles one way on level terrain

Accessibility: Parking and access near the Lewis & Clark Bridge on old Hwy 101.  Look for the chain link fence and passage at the gate

Designed for: Multiple use, hikers, dog walkers (on leash please) and more

Trail Tips

  • Rain can be sudden and unpredictable.
  • Bring water
  • Stay on the trails to protect surrounding areas
  • Do not pick up or approach wild animals and birds.
  • If you find injured or hurt wildlife ...
  • Wear comfortable shoes

About Warrenton Trails Association

Warrenton's Vision is a trail system connecting important historical, cultural and natural sites in the greater Warrenton Oregon area.

To help explore, detail and realize this vision the Warrenton Trails Association (WTA) was formed in 2003.

The trails are for everyone! From bikers, walkers, bird watchers, dog walkers and nature lovers there is plenty to see and explore.

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January Events 2013

Join us in the Estuary: 

Visit the Lower Columbia River and Learn About Oregon LNG's Export Proposal

On Saturday, January 12th, you are invited to join a tour of the area impacted by the proposed Oregon LNG project.  Jim Scheller, who chairs the Skipanon Watershed Council and the Warrenton Trails Association, will help to lead the tour and explain efforts to restore salmon habitat and wetlands in the immediate vicinity of the proposed Oregon LNG project. 

 

For the first time, the State of Oregon and U.S. EPA directly linked LNG exports to increased "fracking" in inland gas producing regions.  Previously in October, activists from throughout the region packed a standing room-only hearing in Warrenton, and urged FERC to reject Oregon LNG's export proposal.

Dan Serres, Conservation Director for Columbia Riverkeeper will be on hand to explain the OR LNG plans to dredge over 1 million cubic yards of critical salmon habitat, cross hundreds of streams and wetlands for its connected pipelines, and threaten the public safety of Warrenton and Astoria to ship North American natural gas to Asia.

Join us to learn more about this project and how we can work together to stop it!


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What: Tour of area impacted by the proposed Oregon LNG project.  We'll gather at a local home to share food and warm drinks afterwards. 

When: Saturday, January 12th.    
11:00 am - meet in parking lot at Premarq Center
  1:30 pm – potluck lunch in Astoria (details to follow)

WhereWarrentonOregon, we'll meet at the Premarq Center:

Directions from upstream:
  Coming from Astoria on Hwy 30, go West toward Warrenton

Cross the Youngs Bay Bridge
  Take the FIRST right (before the stoplight)

Turn into the Premark Center, (location of Aaron's, Radio Shack, etc.)

Park in the lot at the east end, near the Espresso stand

WhyOregon LNG's proposal to construct a terminal and pipeline for LNG export is a bad idea, and we can stop the project from going forward.  It's best to see the area with your own eyes.

Need: Good walking shoes or boots and rain gear, something for the potluck to follow.

Who: YOU!  And your friends and neighbors.

This is a beautiful site with incredible views of the Columbia River, both up and downstream.  This event comes w my personal guarantee as worth your time!!

Full Calendar For the Year

 

Caruthers Dog Park
airport dike trail view of Astoria Bridge

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Telephone: 503 861-3669

Warrenton Trails Association is an IRS recognized 501 (c)(3) non profit tax-exempt organization.