Mt Tabor is an urban park... it has trees, playground, water reservoirs,
and a few peek-a-boo views of the surrounding terrain. It's worth the ride
up, but it's more of an after dinner to watch the sunset or on the way
to X we'll ride over Mt Tabor kind of place. That said, if you want a more
And don't forget Leif Ericsson!
cc
On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 11:46 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote:
Mt Tabor is an urban park... it has trees, playground, water reservoirs,
and a few peek-a-boo views of the surrounding terrain. It's worth the ride
up, but it's more of an after
Actually, this is true: a recent after-work ride involved a climb up Mt.
Tabor from the West, with a descent on the east side, and a jaunt along the
205 multi-use path with a nice ride along the Columbia River and the
Airport (where you'll get buzzed by jets!).
cc
On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 11:46
Banks Vernonia is pretty any time of the year. We don't get fall colors
like New England, though.
On Thursday, June 27, 2013 11:17:10 AM UTC-7, franklyn wrote:
Thanks, Lynne,
That's the trail that I have always wanted to try. Too bad fall colors are
not yet here, but it will be enjoyable
Outside of Portland, to the west, is the Banks-Vernonia Linear Trail. Rail
trail, and a gem. Drive out to Banks (Hwy26-Hwy6, Banks is first exit on
Hwy 6, I think). Drive to the north end of Banks, trailhead is on your
left. 21 miles to Vernonia. Stop at Black Bear Coffee for a leisurely
Thanks, Lynne,
That's the trail that I have always wanted to try. Too bad fall colors are
not yet here, but it will be enjoyable nonetheless!
best,
Franklyn
On Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:09:23 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote:
Outside of Portland, to the west, is the Banks-Vernonia Linear Trail.
Franklyn, if you're out riding on a clear sunny day you should ride Larch
Mtn. It's a long climb, 14 miles, that's never steep and once you're at the
top you can pedal/hike to the lookout which gives you amazing views of all
the big volcanos in the area--Rainer, St Helens, Adams, Hood,
