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Vancouver to Portland
Roll out from Vancouver, WA—home to historic Fort Vancouver and a lively new waterfront—and head south toward Portland. It’s about 21 km with gentle rollers (roughly 135 m up, a bit more down), mostly on paved surfaces. You’ll string together quiet streets, paths, and dedicated cycleways, with only a couple short busy bits.
Hop onto the I‑5 Interstate Bridge’s sidewalk to cross the Columbia River. Expect wind, noise, and a narrow path in spots—take it easy and share with walkers. After Hayden Island, you drop into North Portland and cruise neighborhood greenways toward downtown.
Finish near Portland’s Pearl District/Old Town, perfect for coffee, food carts, and people‑watching. Portland’s a bike‑mad city for a reason—plenty of lanes and bike‑friendly vibes.
Tips:
- Lights and a bell are handy for the bridge and shaded sections.
- Watch for ramps and tight corners on the bridge approaches.
- If time allows, detour along the Vancouver Waterfront Renaissance Trail or Portland’s waterfront for extra views.
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Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 10.9 km
- Distance
- 114 m
- Ascent
- 112 m
- Descent
North Ramsey Boulevard 9200, Portland to North Lombard Street 4340, Portland
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 6.9 km
- Distance
- 0 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
Kenton, Portland to 2249 N Williams Ave, Portland
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 10.4 km
- Distance
- 60 m
- Ascent
- 33 m
- Descent
324 NE Walker Ct, Portland to 931 SE 6th Ave, Portland
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 10 km
- Distance
- 84 m
- Ascent
- 76 m
- Descent
route to ICE
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 25.2 km
- Distance
- 217 m
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
to Slabtown Ginger
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 22.2 km
- Distance
- 161 m
- Ascent
- 182 m
- Descent
Slabtown Ginger and Maude’s
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 20.9 km
- Distance
- 154 m
- Ascent
- 162 m
- Descent
North Columbia Boulevard to North Delaware Avenue
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 6.5 km
- Distance
- 55 m
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
N Center Ave, Portland to NE 15th Ave, Portland
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 13.7 km
- Distance
- 125 m
- Ascent
- 92 m
- Descent
E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver to NE 15th Ave, Portland
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 20.3 km
- Distance
- 145 m
- Ascent
- 125 m
- Descent
Peninsula Crossing Trail, Portland to 6814 N Haven Ave, Portland
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 17.5 km
- Distance
- 114 m
- Ascent
- 81 m
- Descent
Willamette and interstate to work
Cycling route in Vancouver, Washington, United States
- 14.1 km
- Distance
- 128 m
- Ascent
- 122 m
- Descent
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- route to ICE
- Distance
- 25.2 km
- Ascent
- 217 m
- Descent
- 235 m
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
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- 22.2 km
- Ascent
- 161 m
- Descent
- 182 m
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
- Slabtown Ginger and Maude’s
- Distance
- 20.9 km
- Ascent
- 154 m
- Descent
- 162 m
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
- North Columbia Boulevard to North Delaware Avenue
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 55 m
- Descent
- 5 m
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
- N Center Ave, Portland to NE 15th Ave, Portland
- Distance
- 13.7 km
- Ascent
- 125 m
- Descent
- 92 m
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
- E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver to NE 15th Ave, Portland
- Distance
- 20.3 km
- Ascent
- 145 m
- Descent
- 125 m
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
- Peninsula Crossing Trail, Portland to 6814 N Haven Ave, Portland
- Distance
- 17.5 km
- Ascent
- 114 m
- Descent
- 81 m
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
- Willamette and interstate to work
- Distance
- 14.1 km
- Ascent
- 128 m
- Descent
- 122 m
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
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