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Total trail length:
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Trail surface:
Asphalt
map illustration by
daniellemarks.com
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spring/summer.13
RENTALS:
Bikes and Beyond
(
bikesandbeyond.com
;
503.325.2961)
is conveniently accessible one block off the
trail and rents cruisers in various sizes for $8 an hour or
$35 for the day (helmet included). Some hotels along the
trail also provide a few rental bikes to guests.
MORE INFO:
To learn more about the trail, contact
Rosemary Johnson, a city planner with Astoria; she’s been
involved since the first days of the River Trail. Call the city
office at 503.338.5183, or email
rjohnson@astoria.com.
GETTING THERE:
The closest major airport is Portland
(
Ore.) International Airport, just inside 100 miles from
Astoria. From downtown Portland, follow Interstate 5
north until you reach the south side of Longview,Wash.,
where you can connect with Highway 30 the rest of the
way to Astoria. You might find cheaper flights, however,
into and out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 173
miles from Astoria. The drive from Sea-Tac starts south
on I-5 and connects with Highway 30 west, again in
Longview. Luckily, Astoria is the sort of city where, once
you park, you won’t need a car again until you leave.
WHERE TO EAT:
Dining and drinking options along the trail
create a minefield of temptation; you can’t walk more than 10
yards without another tug at your taste buds. One great choice
directly on the trail is theWet Dog Cafe
(
wetdogcafe.com
;
503.325.6975).
When the weather is warm, you can sit on the
patio and wave at the passing trolley (which is likely to ring the
bell liberally). If you’re craving a killer craft beer, don’t miss the
Fort George Brewery & Public House
(
fortgeorgebrewery.com
;
503.325.7468);
its Vortex IPA and Bad JuJu (packing 9.1
percent alcohol) will burn a place into your heart and memory.
For local character, there’s no topping the Bowpicker
(
bowpicker.com
; 503.791.2942),
across from the Maritime
Museum. The restaurant is a converted gillnet fishing boat that
sits on blocks, and you order at the side window. The Bowpicker
is open from roughly 11 a.m. to dusk, or until the proprietors run
out of fish. The line can stretch quite a ways, but, holy cow, are
the fish and chips worth it!
WHERE TO STAY:
Bed-and-breakfasts abound, and the city is par-
ticularly known for its Victorian style. The Franklin Street Station
Bed & Breakfast Inn (
astoriaoregonbb.com
; 800.448.1098)
sits a
couple blocks up the hill from the trail, and several of the rooms
have small porches overlooking the city and river. You’ll also find
extremely reasonable pricing and great company at the Astoria
Inn Bed and Breakfast
(
astoriainnbb.com
;
503.325.8153),
located a
little east of downtown.
One slightly more upscale option is the Cannery Pier Hotel
(
cannerypierhotel.com
;
888.325.4996).
It’s located on the site
of a former cannery, right off the trail and next to the Astoria-
Megler Bridge. The river views are sensational, especially at
sunset.
MAP BY DANIELLE MARKS