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West salem oregon scenery9/9/2023 ![]() ![]() It’s hard to overstate the importance of the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge that connects Riverfront and Minto Brown Island parks. Some might be more walks than hikes, but that’s OK. These are all pathways within city limits of Salem or Keizer. See the online edition of this story on for links to maps for the vast majority of these trails. Hikes on the edges of the mountains, waterfalls, old-growth (one hour’s drive or less). Just outside city limits, such as local wildlife refuges (10 to 25-minute drive) Within city limits of Salem and Keizer, such as parks and community trails Many of the hikes near Salem are beautiful in spring and often overlooked. To help, we’ve put together a list of 26 of our favorite hikes in and around the capital city, with an assist from guidebook author Adam Sawyer, whose book “ Best Easy Day Hikes Salem and Eugene,” just went on sale. This season, Salem hikers will need to expand their horizons to enjoy spring sunshine on the trail. Opal Creek, Shellburg Falls, Abiqua Falls and the Little North Santiam Trail - to name just a few - are closed indefinitely. Last September’s Labor Day fires torched many of Salem’s favorite trails, east and northeast of town, and will keep most closed for an extended period. The Willamette Valley has been bathed in sunshine this month, but knowing where to hike will be more difficult than ever this spring and summer. View Gallery: Salem cherry blossom trees start to bloom at the state capitol ![]()
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