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From 2003 to 2005, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has actively engaged recreational trail providers, interest groups and citizens across the state in a planning effort to complete a statewide trails plan for Oregon. It is the state´s "official plan for recreational trail management" for the next 10 years, serving as a statewide and regional information and planning tool to assist Oregon recreation providers (local, state, federal and private) in providing trail opportunities and promoting access to Oregon´s trails and waterways. It also identifies how the state´s limited resources will be allocated for motorized, non-motorized and water trail projects throughout Oregon.
Oregon has taken an innovative approach to statewide trails planning by conducting simultaneous motorized, non-motorized and water trails plans. Each is a comprehensive study and depiction of the state of recreational trail and non-motorized boating use in Oregon. The final trails plan Oregon Trails 2005-2014: A Statewide Action Plan is now available.
REVIEW THE FINAL PLAN
Complete Plan [ PDF 3.92 MB ]
Statewide Motorized Trails Plan [ PDF 1.44 MB ]
Statewide Non-Motorized Trails Plan [ PDF 1.66 MB ]
Statewide Water Trails Plan [ PDF 952 KB ]
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Completed Plans
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and Planning staff is continually involved in the long-range review and development of state park trail systems.
The plans are site-specific and assist OPRD in managing each parks trail system. Each plan is intended to guide future trail development in the park and be a resource for ongoing maintenance and management of the trail system.
Willamette River Water Trail Plan [ PDF 1.7 MB ]
L.L. Stub Stewart [PDF MB]
OC&E State Trail Plan - Draft [PDF 2.58 MB ]
Draft Plans
Oregon Coast Trail – Connection Strategy
While it was deemed “hikable” in 1988, there are still several critical gaps in the Oregon Coast Trail that limit it’s capacity for hikers. A gap is where a hiker currently has to use a transportation corridor that was not designed with pedestrian facilities. Many of these gaps are a result of restrictions caused by natural occurrences, such as water ways or due to settlement patterns blocking access.
A comprehensive plan for the Oregon Coast Trail has not been completed since 1972. In 2005, the National Coast Trails Association completed a gap assessment, which provided the framework for the Oregon Coast Trail Connection Strategy. The goals of this process are to:
- Review gap sites and develop a short-term and long-term strategy to connect the 36 gaps in the Oregon Coast Trail.
- Identify key partners to assist OPRD in raising the awareness of the Oregon Coast Trail to the general public.
OPRD is soliciting participation from local communities along the 382 mile route. Land managers, public agencies, trail advocate groups and OPRD staff are being asked to participate in this process to facilitate solutions to the gaps in the Oregon Coast Trail.
Meetings will be located all along the Oregon Coast. Please see the link for the locations, dates and time:
Phase One meetings
Oregon Coast Trail Gaps
There are 33 gaps in the Oregon Coast Trail. Below is a list of these gaps and a map showing the connection issue. The maps show where the current Oregon Coast Trail is and the proposed solution by the National Coast Trails Association.
Feel free to print out a map and offer a solution!
Section 1 - Columbia River to Oswald West State Park
- Ecola Creek [ PDF ]
- Ecola State Park [ PDF ]
- Neawanna Creek [ PDF ]
Section 2 – Oswald West State Park to Cape Lookout State Park
- Nehalem River [ PDF ]
- Netarts Bay [ PDF ]
- Oswald West State Park [ PDF ]
- Tillamook Bay [ PDF ]
Section 3 – Cape Lookout State Park to Lincoln City
- Cascade Head [ PDF ]
- Nestucca River [ PDF ]
- Salmon River [ PDF ]
- Sand Creek [ PDF ]
Section 4 – Lincoln City to Waldport
- Depoe Bay [ PDF ]
- Seal Rock [ PDF ]
- Siletz Bay [ PDF ]
- Yaquina Bay [ PDF ]
- Yaquina Head [ PDF ]
Section 5 – Waldport to Florence
- Alsea Bay [ PDF ]
- Cummins Creek [ PDF ]
- Heceta Head [ PDF ]
- Yachats River [ PDF ]
Section 6 – Florence to North Bend
- Siuslaw River [ PDF ]
- Umpqua River [ PDF ]
Section 7 – North Bend to Bandon
- Cape Arago [ PDF ]
- Charleston [ PDF ]
- Coos Bay [ PDF ]
- Coquille River [ PDF ]
Section 8 – Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park
Section 9 – Humbug Mountain State Park to Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint
- Otter Point [ PDF ]
- Rogue River [ PDF ]
Section 10 – Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint to California
- Chetco River [ PDF ]
- Crook Point [ PDF ]
- Shy Creek [ PDF ]
- Winchuck River [ PDF ]
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If you would like more information about the planning process, please contact:
Rocky Houston
State Trails Coordinator
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer Street N.E., Suite C
Salem, Oregon 97301
503-986-0750
Rocky.Houston@state.or.us
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