WSU Vancouver Trails - Mountain Biking near Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver,Washington
45.73491300636, -122.62963099636
6.8 miles N of Vancouver, Washington
GPS: 45°44'5.7"N 122°37'46.7"W
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State: Washington

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The Mill Creek Riparian Interpretive Trail, part of the WSU Vancouver Trails System, is designed to expand our knowledge and understanding of the ecological functions of plant and soil systems that border a waterway. Maintaining good water quality in Mill Creek is necessary to preserve a healthy environment for the fish, wildlife and people who live in and along the creek.

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Washington State University Vancouver - Vancouver, WA, USA

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Vancouver, Washington

  1. Head west on E 4th Plain Blvd (0.3 mi)
  2. Turn left onto E St (259 ft)
  3. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E 25th St (279 ft)
  4. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto D St (259 ft)
  5. Turn right onto E 4th Plain Blvd (0.4 mi)
  6. Turn left to merge onto I-5 N (5.4 mi)
  7. Take exit 7 for NE 134th St W/NE 134th St E toward WSU/Vancouver (0.3 mi)
  8. Turn right onto NE 134th St (0.8 mi)
  9. Continue onto NE Salmon Creek Ave (1.4 mi)
  10. Turn left onto NE 50th Ave (0.5 mi)
  11. Turn left onto NE 159th St (0.5 mi)
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From Portland, Gresham, Vancouver (heading north):

  1. From I-5 North or I-205 North, take the 134th Street exit.
  2. Turn right (east) and follow 134th Street as it turns into Salmon Creek Avenue.
  3. Follow the WSU Vancouver signs to the entrance on your left.

From Longview, Olympia, Seattle (heading south):

  1. From I-5 South, take the I-205 exit, then immediately take the 134th Street exit.
  2. Turn left (east) onto 134th Street and follow as it turns into to Salmon Creek Avenue.
  3. Follow the WSU Vancouver signs to the entrance on your left

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