Wheeler Salmonberry Trail Ground Building

Join The Salmonberry Trail in our exciting ground breaking event at Waterfront Park in Wheeler! 

The City of Wheeler is excited to announce that we are taking the first steps toward revitalization of Wheeler’s section of the Salmonberry Trail through partnership with the Salmonberry Trail Foundation and Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. We will be holding a Ground Building event and ceremony on July 12, 2025 from 1:00-5:00 PM. We truly could not be more excited for the recreational opportunities this trail will provide for our community.

This transformative project holds the potential to deliver lasting, meaningful benefits to our community. By linking the Willamette Valley to the Coast, it will not only strengthen regional connectivity but also invigorate rural tourism and empower small businesses. It champions public health and safe, active transportation options while expanding equitable access to the outdoors for all residents. Most importantly, it lays the foundation for sustainable infrastructure that will support our economy, environment, and quality of life for generations to come.

• We will have local vendors, music, games, and a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the beginning of this coastal section of the trail. 
• July 12th, 1PM - 5PM
• Waterfront Park (500 Marine Dr, Wheeler, OR 97147)

ABOUT THE SALMONBERRY TRAIL
The Salmonberry Trail is an 82-mile multi-use path transforming a historic rail line into Oregon’s next big adventure. Connecting communities from the Willamette Valley to the coast, the trail will provide safe routes for recreation and education, expand economic opportunities, and improve public health. In partnership with local organizations, it will offer unique educational programs while promoting outdoor activity and conservation, making it a cornerstone of community development and environmental stewardship across the state.

Wheeler Demonstration Project – Salmonberry Trail
The Wheeler Demonstration Project is a short, high-impact segment of the Salmonberry Trail located in downtown Wheeler. This 1,800-foot trail segment runs north from Rector Street, across Hemlock Street, and along the bay side of the Oregon Coast Scenic Railway tracks adjacent to Botts Marsh. It features a compacted gravel path for pedestrians, designed to enhance safety and encourage walking in the downtown area.
Developed in partnership with the City of Wheeler, Oregon Coast Scenic Railway, Lower Nehalem Community Trust, and the Salmonberry Trail Foundation, the project supports local economic activity, offers environmental education through interpretive signage, and provides a model for similar efforts in other communities along the trail corridor.