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Takena Landing

4.4 ★★★★☆ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Albany, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Takena Landing's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceLoopScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park with a path running alongside the river that's popular for walking, running, and fishing.

What runners say about Takena Landing

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (130 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Volunteer opportunities are available to help keep the trail beautiful and inviting through the City of Albany's Adopt a Park Program.”

The river trail has tons of river views and amazing big Cottonwood trees. Volunteer opportunities are available to help keep the trail beautiful and inviting through the City of Albany's Adopt a Park Program. I've been helping spread wood chips to help with muddy spots.

★★★★★ — Nathan , Jan 2021

I enjoyed a nice walk along the Willamette River in North Albany along the trail in the park. The trail is about 1.7 miles one way, I did it about an hour and a half round trip. This park offers a nice ramp to the Willamette River and restrooms, also a great view of Downtown Albany.

★★★★★ — Brian , Apr 2022

I've been walking this trail for years. It's not very difficult to complete and does allow your puppy. Beautiful hike 😊

★★★★★ — Dawn , Apr 2021

Tucked away in the middle of town this park has a small boat launch with a couple of picnic tables nearby. There are some walking trails and access to the river on both sides of boat launch. This is a great place for rockhounding along the river, current in the river can be fairly strong at times so use caution.

★★★★★ — C , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 130 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Good place to jump in the water and head out to play, bathrooms for our convenience, picnic tables, nice view.”

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🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“Good place to jump in the water and head out to play, bathrooms for our convenience, picnic tables, nice view.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“We've also taken out at the park across the river but that doesn't have a dock and you have to carry your canoe a ways to get to the parking lot.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“I've been helping spread wood chips to help with muddy spots.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“I walked the trail which is a long path with a small turn-around loop at the end.”

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Plan your run at Takena Landing

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofalbany.net
  • Phone+1 541-917-7777
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Takena Landing

600 US-20, Albany, OR 97321

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Running trails near Albany

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Monteith Riverpark

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Albany, OR

Scenic

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and carousel, plus a stage where concerts and movies are held.

under a mile away

Takena Landing Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 97 reviews

Albany, OR

2 miScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park featuring a 1.5- to 2-mile trail for walking and hiking along a river.

under a mile away

Swanson Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews

Albany, OR

Play area with a climbing frame alongside an outdoor pool featuring a water slide and lazy river.

under a mile away

Bowman Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 386 reviews

Albany, OR

Dog-friendly

Off-the-beaten-track waterfront park featuring trails, a boat ramp and picnic spots.

1.1 miles away

Kinder Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 502 reviews

Albany, OR

ShadedDog-friendly

Recreational oasis featuring a colorful children's playground, grassy fields & a baseball diamond.

1.2 miles away

Eades Park

4 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews

Albany, OR

ShadedDog-friendly

Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus trails for walking or riding bikes.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.