It was the first ‘Rails-to-Trails’ project in the state of Oregon, where old railways are converted for recreational use. “At one time, this was all a defunct, abandoned railroad ...

The trail is made for cruising through a northwest Oregon forest; plus, you can also enjoy 13 old railroad trestles that give you a flavor for the area’s history.

Members of the Joseph Branch Trail Consortium help with trail cleanup along the tracks. The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners agreed Feb. 19, 2025, to hold a work session on the project in March.

Opponents of the proposal to create a 26-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail along the route say the tracks should stay in ...