Willamette River Bridge – Willamette University loop from Salem

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Willamette River Bridge – Willamette University loop from Salem

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Willamette River Bridge – Willamette University loop from Salem

03:12

50.2km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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Cow Sculpture in Bush's Pasture Park

Highlight • Monument

Bush's Pasture Park is known for its miles of running and walking paths. There are some wide open grassy areas within the 90-acre park that are easily accessible by making the short jog from downtown or another nearby park.

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46.3 km

Willamette River Bridge

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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.

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46.9 km

Eco-Earth Globe, Riverfront Park

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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47.4 km

Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge

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The Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that adjoins 3 riverfront parks: Minto-Brown Island Park, Riverfront Park, and Wallace Marine Park. It was constructed in …

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47.4 km

Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that adjoins 3 riverfront parks: Minto-Brown Island Park, Riverfront Park and Wallace Marine Park. It was constructed in …

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49.6 km