Event starts in downtown Salem and ends at Silver Falls State Park. RELAY DETAILS:
Starting in Salem, Oregon, participants paddle, bike and hike 60 miles through fertile farmlands, wine country and up into the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. Paddle: Kayak or paddle board 6.2 miles down the Willamette River from downtown Salem to Spongs Landing County Park. Bike: 40.3 miles through beauti
ful farm country from Spongs Landing to Silver Falls State Park near Silverton, Oregon. Hike: Run or hike 5.8 miles on the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park. The trail takes participants through an old-growth forest, lush vegetation and above, behind and around stunning waterfalls. Participants are welcome to compete as part of a relay team or as an individual. The approximate time expected to complete the course is four to seven hours. A catered after-party will be held at Silver Falls State Park featuring local food, craft beverages and live music. EVENT HISTORY
The Salem River 2 Ridge Relay is modeled after Japan’s SEA to SUMMIT events in which participants kayak across the sea, bicycle through the countryside and hike up a mountain, while also taking part in a symposium that highlights the important environmental and cultural aspects of the course. SEA to SUMMIT encourages participants to reflect on the importance of the natural world while enjoying outdoor activities. Former City of Salem Mayor Anna Peterson and Travel Salem CEO Angie Morris traveled to Japan in 2015 to take part in a SEA to SUMMIT event and research the feasibility of producing the event in the Salem area. They returned with a plan to host a similar event that will showcase the region’s unique outdoor assets. For more event details go to www.SalemRiver2Ridge.com.
