The Crown Zellerbach Trail is better than ever, especially for families
The Crown Z is the crown jewel of Columbia County’s outdoor offerings.
(Photos by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
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A loop for the gravel-curious: Gunners Lakes from Stub Stewart State Park
Bacona Road swoops along a ridge as it alternates between clearcuts and dense forests.
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We’ve sung the praises of Stub Stewart State Park on this site several times in the past. It’s not only a great bike-camping destination from Portland (a MAX ride will put you about 13 miles away from a carfree path that leads to the park entrance), it also makes a perfect base camp for miles of excellent roads and trails.
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New multi-county committee will focus on development of Crown-Zellerbach Trail
The press release from Columbia County below is related to a recent influx of funding and interest in making improvements to the Crown-Zellerbach Trail.
Columbia County creates new advisory committee; seeks members from neighboring cities and counties
Committee to focus on development of Crown-Zellerbach Trail
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Advocate’s memorial fund leads to $150,000 grant for the Crown Zellerbach Trail
A portion of the grant funds will pay for safety improvements where the trail crosses Scappoose-Vernonia Highway.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Great news for those who like to take the road less traveled: The Crown Zellerbach Trail, a former logging road that gives riders an off-highway option between Scappoose and Vernonia, has just won a $150,000 matching grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation.
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