Banks-Vernonia Trail “Out & Back”

Description

This is a repeat of our ride from earlier this year, but this time we are hoping for a nice crisp Fall day. The leaves will be changing and the trail should have very little traffic. It should be spectacular! From the trailhead in Banks we’ll head north to the end of the trail in Vernonia. This rails-to-trails route is fully paved and has mostly gentle grades (except for one short, very steep section near milepost 12). After a lunch stop at Black Iron Grill in Vernonia we’ll back-track to the start in Banks. Note: Threat of inclement weather cancels ride - if any doubt please call the ride leaders for an update. A Trail Brochure w/Map is available from the Oregon State Parks web site: https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPubs&parkId=104 Driving directions from Portland: take Hwy 26 (Sunset Hwy) west to the Hwy 6 junction. Bear left onto Hwy 6 towards Banks/Tillamook and in about two miles turn right (north) onto Hwy 47 towards Banks/Forest Grove. The trailhead parking lot is about one mile north on right at the intersection of NW Banks & NW Sellers Roads.