We’re Building Oregon’s
Next Big Adventure
An 82-mile trail from Banks to the Oregon Coast is moving from vision to construction, one section at a time.
From Vision to Buildable Trail
The Salmonberry Trail is moving forward one section at a time. Before any part of the corridor can open to the public, it must go through the practical work of trail building: design, land-use approvals, environmental permits, bridge and trestle planning, construction funding, safety planning, and long-term maintenance partnerships.
The Salmonberry Trail Foundation is working with public agencies, local communities, volunteers, donors, technical partners, and the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad to turn this historic corridor into a safe, connected public trail from Banks to the Oregon Coast.
Current access: The Salmonberry Trail is not yet open to the general public. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad operates on the active rail portion of the corridor, and storm-damaged sections are not safe for public access. Guided hikes and volunteer events are offered when access can be managed safely.
Design +
Permitting
We are advancing the land-use approvals, environmental permits, engineering, and technical work required to build priority segments.
Partnerships + Maintenance
Before any section opens, the right public partners and long-term maintenance agreements need to be in place.
Safe Public
Access
The goal is not just to open trail. It is to open sections that are safe, cared for, and ready to serve communities over time.
What We’re Building Now
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Wheeler Demonstration Project
Groundbuilding is underway on the coast, where the trail will connect communities, waterfronts, businesses, and visitors.
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Williams Creek Trestle
We are advancing the design and permitting work needed to connect the Salmonberry Trail into L.L. Stub Stewart State Park and create an outdoor learning corridor.
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Catalyst Loop
This section can connect the Salmonberry Trail to the Banks-Vernonia Trail and Stub Stewart, creating near-term public access and renewed momentum in Washington County.
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River and Canyon Planning
The most remote sections require careful design, environmental review, emergency access planning, and long-term funding.
Progress You Can See
The Salmonberry Trail is moving from vision to implementation. Across the corridor, we are clearing the trail, advancing design and permitting, strengthening public partnerships, and preparing priority sections for safe public access.
21,000+ volunteer hours
In the last three years, volunteers have helped clear the corridor, support guided hikes, monitor conditions, and build public momentum.
Priority sections moving forward
We are focusing on places where planning, partnerships, funding, and permitting can turn into trail people can use.
Coast segment progress
The Wheeler segment has broken ground, marking an important step toward the visible construction of trail along the coast.
Design and permitting are underway
Trail building includes land use approvals, environmental permits, bridge and trestle planning, safety work, and long-term maintenance partnerships.
A stronger structure for building trail
The Salmonberry Trail’s public partners are moving from the STIA model to a more streamlined structure with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The same core partners remain at the table, but the updated structure is designed to support clearer decisions, stronger coordination, and more efficient trail development.
A corridor built for generations
Before a section opens, we make sure it can be safe, cared for, and supported over time.
A Salmonberry Introduction
Help Build It
The Salmonberry Trail is moving forward because people, agencies, businesses, and communities are choosing to build it together. You can help turn plans into public trail.
Donate
Support the design, permitting, bridge and trestle work, corridor preparation, and match funding needed to move priority sections toward construction.
Partner
Bring funding, expertise, equipment, local knowledge, public support, or maintenance capacity to help move specific trail sections forward.
Volunteer
Join work parties, trail monitoring, guided hikes, outreach events, and community efforts that keep the corridor visible and moving.
We Are Proud To Have Your Support!
