Union Street Railroad Bridge – Minto-Brown Island Park loop from Madras @ Fircrest

Union Street Railroad Bridge – Minto-Brown Island Park loop from Madras @ Fircrest

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Union Street Railroad Bridge – Minto-Brown Island Park loop from Madras @ Fircrest

03:04

71.7km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Minto-Brown Island Park

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.24 km

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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10.6 km

Union Street Railroad Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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.

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11.8 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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11.8 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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16.6 km

Minto-Brown Island Park

Nature Reserve

17.6 km

Minto-Brown Island Park

Highlight • Forest

Minto-Brown Island Park has everything you want in an urban park. It is very close to Salem, but is relatively undeveloped. It has several paved bike trails and is a very popular location for birders.

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23.9 km

Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway follows the Willamette River along quiet country roads. The bikeway is 134 miles.

There are multiple points that have great views of the Willamette River and of the Oregon countryside.

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71.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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