Salmonberry Trail guided hikes offer look at Oregon's elusive 82-mile valley to coast path
By Emma Logan Salem Statesman Journal
Looking down, you can see rusty rails filled with the history of the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad.
Looking forward, you can see the green trees, dark and bright, that make the Oregon Coast unique to any other place.
Looking to the side, you can see the Nehalem River creating a picturesque view in the background of Wheeler Station.
This is the scene at the start of guided hikes along a segment of the future Salmonberry Trail, an 82-mile multi-use route that will eventually connect the Willamette Valley to the Oregon Coast.
The Salmonberry is a place many Oregonians have heard about — but few have actually seen or hiked. This year, the Salmonberry Trail Foundation is offering guided hikes to share the vision of the project throughout the summer.
Hikes take place a couple times a week, starting at the Wheeler Station in Tillamook County. A full schedule with dates and times can be found on salmonberrytrail.org as well as registration information. Registration is required prior to attending.
