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The Orange Turtle Loop is a great spot for birding, hiking, and biking. This mostly unpaved trail passes through dense forests and alongside the Willamette River. It is open year-round and less crowded than other park trails, making it a peaceful escape.

Fed by mountain tributaries south of Eugene, the Willamette River flows 200 miles north to the Columbia River. The Willamette is the largest river in Oregon and with its tributaries form the Willamette Valley, which holds two-thirds of Oregon's population.

Riverfront Park in Salem is a scenic area with paved trails, boat docks, picnic shelters, wide open fields, and numerous sculptures. The park was once an industrial area that has since been converted. The entirety of the trails are ADA compliant, making this area accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.

Minto-Brown Island Park is the largest park in Salem Oregon. At 1,205 acres, this park is a great option for hikers, runners, and adventurers to get out in nature without having to venture too far from the city. The park has a nice mix of wooded areas, open fields, and waterfront paths.

Originally built for the Salem, Falls City and Western Railway in 1912-13, the Union Street Railroad Bridge is now converted for bicycle and pedestrian use to connect West Salem and downtown.

Keizer Rapids Park is a 148-acre park on the banks of the Willamette River. It has a boat ramp, picnic area, a camp site and many paved and unpaved multi-use trails.

Luckiamute Landing sits between the confluence of Willamette, Luckiamute and Santiam Rivers. A flat trail going between trees and grassland leads you to a riparian and humble free camping site along the river. This is not such a popular hike, so you might find some solitude at any time of the year. This area is home to many species of birds, so it is a great spot for bird-watching. This spot also has the second most diverse fish population of Willamette’s Valley, according to Oregon State University research. During the rainy season, the trail can be wet and slippery, but still doable.

Keizer Rapids Park is a 148-acre park on the banks of the Willamette River. It has a boat ramp, picnic area, a camp site and many paved and unpaved multi-use trails.