Walking Paths & Trails
Periwinkle Creek Trail
Paved, flat bicycle and pedestrian path that runs along Periwinkle Creek from the northwest corner of Grand Prairie Park to the Albany Boys and Girls Club. Great for family bike rides or walks. Bring along water on hot days as the path has portions without shade.
- Grand Prairie Park to 21st Street - .87 miles
- Grand Prairie Park to Queen Ave - 1.15 miles
- Grand Prairie Park to Boys and Girls Club - 1.8 miles
- Grand Prairie Park/ Boys and Girls Club/ Grand Prairie (Round Trip) - 3.61 miles
Dave Clark Trail
Monteith Park to Bowman Park. Paved trail runs along the south side of the Willamette River. You will see first hand the beginning steps of redevelopment of historically industrial property to mixed use housing and retail on Albany's waterfront. The trail opens up onto residential Front Avenue which leads to Geary Street and the entrance to Bowman Park. Distance: 1.5 miles each way (3.0 round trip)
Waverly Lake Loop
This paved path starts at the parking lot, and follows the banks of Waverly Lake. Distance: .70 miles
Waverly Lake Loop/ Cox Creek Loop
From Waverly Lake Loop on the
east side of the bridge over Cox Creek, cross Old Salem road and follow
the creek to Waverly Street
and back.
- 0.65 miles down and back Cox Creek trail
- 1.35 miles Waverly and the Cox Creek trail
Simpson Park Trail
Starting from the parking lot and continuing until the path ends in a grassy area with one very narrow path heading back toward the river. Dirt path. Distance: 2.36 miles down and back
Timber Linn Park
Paved path from either Timber Linn parking lot to highway 20 and back along airport side of Price road to the crosswalk at the fairgrounds and back to the parking lot. Distance: 1.47 miles
Takena Landing Trail
Natural dirt path running on the north side of the Willamette River. Trail starts at the boat landing and heads to the east. As you travel down the trail the sounds of the city gradually give way to the rhythmic sounds of the river. The end of the trail loops back and allows you to return the way you came. Distance: 1.5 miles each way
