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Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
45.6359, -122.5802 Map & Directions
Length
16.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
310 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate/Hard
A nearby escape to nature along Burnt Bridge Creek. Photo by Patricia Coulthard. Full-size image
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

This pleasant Vancouver trail follows Burnt Bridge Creek through a variety of landscapes, including open grasslands, wetlands, and forests. Nature lovers use the trail to watch waterfowl, listen to song birds, and perhaps spot a coyote or deer. The eight-mile greenbelt has multiple access points, allowing this hard-surfaced trail to be conveniently divided into sections. Continue reading

Rating
4.00 out of 5

Hiking Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail

This pleasant Vancouver trail follows Burnt Bridge Creek through a variety of landscapes, including open grasslands, wetlands, and forests. Nature lovers use the trail to watch waterfowl, listen to song birds, and perhaps spot a coyote or deer. The eight-mile greenbelt has multiple access points, allowing this hard-surfaced trail to be conveniently divided into sections.

The eastern section flows through meadows and wetlands; the middle section passes by soccer fields and under power lines; and the western section is mostly forested. These sections may be done independently or combined for a longer hike. For your convenience, there is a separate hiking guide entry for each section.

The directions below point to the eastern-most trailhead. For information and directions to other access points see each of the other guide entries.

NOTE: Burnt Bridge Creek is named for a small, primitive bridge built over the creek in 1889. As the population expanded, traffic shifted to a larger bridge build in 1885. The little bridge subsequently burnt down giving the creek its name.

Hike Description Written by
Patricia Coulthard, WTA Correspondent

Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 45.6359, -122.5802 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

East Trailhead: From I-205, take exit #28 Mill Plain Rd onto SE Mill Plain Blvd, towards Vancouver. Drive west on Mill Plain Blvd for about 1.3 miles. Turn right onto NE 97th Ave and go 0.8 mile. Turn left on NE 14th St. Turn right on NE Knollcrest Ave and go 0.1 mile. Continue on NE Pinecreek St for 0.2 mile. Turn right on NE 92nd Ave and drive about 0.1 mile. Turn left onto NE 19th Circle and park on the street near the trailhead. The trail begins on the north side of NE 19th Circle.

take transit

This trailhead is accessible by bus! Plan your visit by bus using TOTAGO.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area

City of Vancouver

Guidebooks & Maps

City of Vancouver Website:

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec/page/burnt-bridge-creek-trail-8-miles

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Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail

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