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every day we can get outside,” she said.
“It is a good place to meditate and pause
my breath … Sunrises and sunsets are so
beautiful.”
Brim said she enjoys seeing surprise
rainbows and ships coming and going along
the river.
“I just think it’s great and always
well-maintained,” Brim said. “We love hav-
ing it in our community.”
In past summers, a book trail was set up
along the Waterfront Trail. Pages of a chil-
dren’s book were posted along the trail, giv-
ing visitors an opportunity to read a story as
they walked.
“It was so much fun for the kids. They
loved it,” Brim said. She said she wishes it
were up year-round.
Erik Williams and Kersten Valentine and
their dog, “Digger,” walked the trail before
sunset.
Williams said he likes the nature and
scenery.
“I like the bench next to the Alder Creek.
It’s peaceful,” Williams said. “It’s a very
nice trail.”
Williams and Valentine are used to seeing
bicyclists, deer, elk and more people during
the summertime on the trail.
“When I run, I can’t pass them,” Valentine
said of seeing elk on the trail. “I don’t want
to get charged.”
The elk have also impacted Brim’s trail
visits.
“Sometimes my run gets cut short if elk
get in the way,” Brim said.
The quiet trail features views of local
sights and nature as ships pass back and forth
along the Columbia River. Some people
enjoy jogging or running along the trail. Oth-
ers push strollers, ride bikes or walk. Many
enjoy the fantastic views and peaceful scen-
ery while sitting on one of the many benches.
Parking is available at several locations
along the trail between the Hammond Boat
Basin and downtown Warrenton, includ-
ing N.W. 13th St., Carruthers Memorial Dog
Park and Skipanon River Park.
Photos by Carolyn Hoard
CLOCKWISE: Benches are placed alongside the trail. Britney Brim and her daughter, Jaycee, pause during a bike ride along the trail. The trail extends about 5 miles.
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