Easy rides
Easy rides - It's just that, easy, good for kids, low level activity, low sweat factor . You are here and that is great, "easy". These rides are either on a
dirt trail for mountain biking or with skinny tires for a good long street ride. Each ride is noted with either MT for mountain bike, ST for street rides or TR for general paved trail ride. Note: Any rides not listed here or under other topics can be done in easier sections, look under each ride for "skill level" and this will indicate level of users ability. These rides are relatively no elevation gain and usually within 10 miles.
(Photo above is from the Snoqualmie River trail - Redmond to Kenmore/Bothell, Washington. See tough rides for full description).
dirt trail for mountain biking or with skinny tires for a good long street ride. Each ride is noted with either MT for mountain bike, ST for street rides or TR for general paved trail ride. Note: Any rides not listed here or under other topics can be done in easier sections, look under each ride for "skill level" and this will indicate level of users ability. These rides are relatively no elevation gain and usually within 10 miles.
(Photo above is from the Snoqualmie River trail - Redmond to Kenmore/Bothell, Washington. See tough rides for full description).
Emerald Estates/Bethany Park - Beaverton, OregonTR, ST - spring/summer/fall/winter - 4.3 miles, around all 5 points and back, 1.5 hour, pretty flat - 134ft of easy elevation gain. Skill level - beginner, user density - medium; bikers, walkers, runners. * Hazards - loose gravel, little people, crossing a main road (Walker Road). Perfect ride for newbie's.
This is perfectly located for all that want a quick ride in the park. If you don't live in the area there are plenty of easy access points and a Albertons close by if you forgot your water. The trail tavels along green space located behind homes and powelines. Knowing there are people around gives comfort to those a little skitish about traveling alone or just starting out. Don't worry about the hills, they are pretty easy, short gradual up's gets your blood moving but doesn't last long. |
Duvall to Carnation - Duval, WashingtonMT - kids/spring/summer/fall/winter - 10.8 miles, out & back (wide dirt road, gravel trail), 1 - 3 hours, flat as flat gets only 98 feet of elevation gain. Skill level - beginner, user density - medium; equestrians, bikers. * Hazards - crossing HWY 203, horse droppings, little people.
This is a pretty ride through the valley. Make it a fun afternoon and go out and back. |
Fanno Creek Parkway - Beaverton, OregonTR, ST - spring/summer/fall/winter - 5.4 miles one way, 10.9 out and back. This easy ride takes you from one end of the paved trail to another. This ride is almost as flat as they come 69 feet of elevation and no honorable mentions. Skill level - beginner, user denstiy - medium to high at times; bikers, walkers, runners, kiddo's at the park. * Hazards - street crossings, intersecting trails and paths, people, and littler people.
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Springwater on the Willamette River - Portland, OregonTR, ST, MT - spring/summer/fall/winter - 5.6 miles of easy trail, paved trail, some unpaved area, flat only 121 feet of overall gain. Skill level - beginner, user density - medium/high on weekends; bikers, walkers, runners, skaters. * Hazards - other people, cars at all intersections.
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Lake Wilderness - Central Cascades, Washington
MT - kids/spring/summer/fall/winter - 4.6 miles, out & back (dirt & gravel trails), 1 hour, flat. Skill level - beginner, user density - medium; equestrians, bikers, walkers. * Hazards - loose gravel, little people. Perfect ride for newbie's.
Spruce Railroad trail - Olympic Penn, Washington
MT - kids/spring/summer/fall - 8 miles, out& back (dirt), 2 hour, flat. Skill level - beginner, user density - heavy; hikers, bikers. * Hazards - kids as well as adults getting easily sidetracked by the lake, narrow trail with not much room to move. Please no pets on this trail. This trail runs along Crescent Lake
in the Olympic Penn. The beautiful trail crosses small bridges and meanders around part of the lake. Its a great place to bring the kiddies on a good "new
experience" outing, you usually can't go wrong. To get to the east end take HWY 101 from Port Angeles, turn north just before Crescent Lake onto East Beach Road. About 3 miles turn left and follow signs to Spruce Railroad Trail. West end drive on HWY 101 past Lake Crescent and turn north on Camp David Jr. Road, Stay left ate the U and go about 5 miles to the end of the road, trailhead is at the end of the road.
in the Olympic Penn. The beautiful trail crosses small bridges and meanders around part of the lake. Its a great place to bring the kiddies on a good "new
experience" outing, you usually can't go wrong. To get to the east end take HWY 101 from Port Angeles, turn north just before Crescent Lake onto East Beach Road. About 3 miles turn left and follow signs to Spruce Railroad Trail. West end drive on HWY 101 past Lake Crescent and turn north on Camp David Jr. Road, Stay left ate the U and go about 5 miles to the end of the road, trailhead is at the end of the road.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park - Beaverton, OregonST, TR - spring/summer/fall/winter - 3.3 miles of easy flatness a total of 112 feet of elevation gain over this entire trek makes this a great afternoon with the kiddo's. Skill level - beginner, user density - heavy; hikers, bikers. * Hazards - kids as well as adults getting easily sidetracked by the trees and things, sidewalk riding for a brief moment toward the end. Please no pets on this trail.
This trail takes you through the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. You can make it shorter by just heading down one path or take on all the paved trails as we have outlined for you. Being you are in the trees for a good chunk of this trail it makes for a nice get away out of the sun or wind. Enjoy this inner city park via bike. |
Willamette Waterfront trail - Portland, OregonTR - spring/summer/fall/winter - 4.6 miles of easy trail multi location starts (1 way), paved trail, flat/short rolling hills total elevation 151 feet. Skill level - beginner, user density - medium; bikers, walkers, runners, skaters. * Hazards - other people, cars at all intersections. This loop takes you along the east side of the Willamette river along the edge of down town Portland. Great loop for starting riders. This loop can be extended just a bit if you go past each bridge down Natio Parkway either direction, and along the east bank.
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Willow Creek Nature Park - Beaverton, OregonTR, ST - spring/summer/fall/winter - 4.9 miles, around all 5 points and back, 1.5 hour, flat - 95ft of elevation gain. Skill level - beginner, user density - medium; bikers, walkers, runners. * Hazards - loose gravel, little people, crossing a main road (Walker Road). Perfect ride for newbie's.
This is perfectly located for all that want a quick ride in the park. If you don't live in the area there are plenty of easy access points and a Fred Meyer close by if you forgot your water. The trail tavels along green space located behind homes and powelines. Knowing there are people around gives comfort to those a little skitish about traveling alone or just starting out. |
