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River View Natural Area

River View is a formerly private 146-acre parcel jointly purchased in 2011 by the City of Portland Parks & Recreation bureau, the Bureau of Environmental Services, the Trust for Public Land, and Metro. The land was previously owned by River View Cemetery. While people have been riding bikes and hiking on the property for decades, that use was illegal but not often enforced. The City of Portland is now leading an effort to re-develop the land and make it a nature area and public park.

In off-road plan letter, Parks Board supports trails in Forest Park and River View Natural Area

They’ve affirmed cycling’s place in our parks and natural areas.

bicycling in forest parkforest parkoff road bicyclingOff Road Cycling Master PlanRiver View Natural Area

April 13, 2018

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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River View plan passage is a watershed moment for off-road cycling in Portland

“Off-road bicyclists in this room have our attention.”

Off Road Cycling Master PlanRiver View Natural Area

January 15, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

80 Comments


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With River View access in the balance, NW Trail Alliance urges attendance at council meeting

Another political showdown is afoot for off-road cycling in Portland.

Off Road Cycling Master PlanRiver View Natural Area

January 13, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

39 Comments


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My opinion: Once again, propaganda is poisoning Portland’s off-road cycling debate

Hopefully Portland can break the cycle that has stymied progress for years.

Off Road Cycling Master PlanRiver View Natural Area

January 12, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

74 Comments


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Off-road update: New council date set for River View plan, committee selected for Master Plan

2016 could be a big year for off-road cycling in Portland.

Off Road Cycling Master PlanRiver View Natural Area

January 8, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

65 Comments


Future of bike trails uncertain with release of River View management plan

Overlapping plans and public process clouds biking’s future at River View

River View Natural Area

November 20, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

88 Comments


Hope for mountain bikers? Off-Road Cycling Master Plan starts rolling

“There seems to be a lot more commonality than I might have expected,” the city project manager said.

michelle kunec-northMountain BikingOff Road Cycling Master PlanRiver View Natural Area

August 11, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

28 Comments


Challenge to River View biking ban dismissed by State Land Use Board

The end of NW Trail Alliance’s legal fight with the City of Portland over River View Natural Area.

northwest trail allianceoregon land use board of appealsRiver View Natural Area

June 11, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

45 Comments


Trail sabotage seen at River View Natural Area – UPDATED with photos

(Photos by Mark Molchan) Uh oh. Just noticed this message posted to the email list of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association:

River View Natural Area

June 4, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

118 Comments


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Off-Road Cycling Plan gets Council nod, Bureau of Planning will take the lead

Funding and next steps are now in place.

andy janskycharlie halesOff Road Cycling Master PlanRiver View Natural Area

April 29, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

51 Comments


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Mayor Hales wants to start ‘ASAP’ on $350,000 Off-Road Cycling Master Plan – UPDATED

If all goes according to plan, the planning will start in May.

charlie halescity budgetRiver View Natural Area

April 22, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

93 Comments


City files motion to dismiss River View land use case

City attorneys say Commissioners have the right to exclude biking from River View.

aaron bernenorthwest trail allianceRiver View Natural Area

April 21, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

56 Comments


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