The Vista property is an undeveloped City of Scappoose-owned property with roads to walk on and birding opportunities.
Vista property at a glance
What: walking, birdwatching
Trip Reports: Scappoose’s forest park (Vista property)
Where: From Hwy 30 in Scappoose, turn west onto NW Laurel Street, take the first right only NW 1st Street, then the first left onto NW EJ Smith Road. Follow for 0.4 miles before turning right to stay on EJ Smith Road for 0.2 miles, then turn left onto NW Bella Vista Drive for 0.4 miles. The parking spot is at the end of the road on the right side just before the gate (45.7646, -122.8933).
Note that there is limited parking, but it is only a mile from downtown Scappoose and so it is easy to walk there.
Hiking: Perhaps half a mile or so of old road.
Camping: none
Notable Wildlife: Songbirds, woodland salamanders
Property status: City of Scappoose
Website: Scappoose’s most recent parks plan
Hiking/Biking trail proposal for Vista Park
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