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Oregon State Parks Approves New 70 Mile Scenic Bikeway

The Oregon Scenic Bikeways program now has 12 designated bikeways statewide.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission has approved the new Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway.

Experienced riders seeking a challenge will love this 70-mile route of forested splendor paired with a 3,125-foot climb near Estacada and a 1,985-foot climb near Detroit. A shorter, family-friendly ride is available near Estacada on Faraday Road, which is closed to motor vehicles.

The bikeway parallels the Breitenbush River and the nationally designated Wild and Scenic Clackamas River along rocky riffles and quiet pools where native coho, chinook and steelhead seek their ancient spawning beds.