Row River Trail

Row River Trail is a favorite bikeride of mine. It runs for 15.6 miles from Cottage Grove along Row River and the northern shore of Dorena Lake.

Once a railway, now a paved pathway, this is an ideal smooth ride through beautific countryside. The trail passes through cool pine forests and sunny meadows, and for several miles along the lake. You'll see covered bridges, pastoral farms, wildflowers, creeks, and wetlands. There are picnic tables and parks all along the way. You can even stop for a cool dip in the lake.