Molalla River: Swimming Holes & Covered Bridges

5 hours · Outdoors, family, local

An hour south of Portland, the Molalla River corridor offers classic Oregon summer swimming holes, old-growth groves, and a string of historic covered bridges in the surrounding farm country.

Map & Directions

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The Itinerary

Molalla River State Park

⏱ 45 min 📍 3955 Toledo St, Canby, OR

Riverside park at the confluence with the Willamette

Cedar Creek Bridge (covered)

⏱ 30 min 📍 Cedar Creek Rd, Molalla, OR

One of Oregon's historic covered bridges

Molalla River Recreation Corridor

⏱ 1.5 hr 📍 Gravel Rd / S Molalla Forest Rd, Molalla, OR

River swimming holes and forest trails

Historic Downtown Molalla

⏱ 1 hr 📍 101 E Main St, Molalla, OR

Lunch, antique shops, and small-town charm

Tips

  • The swimming holes are cold and current can be swift — use caution
  • Several river-access spots require a pass; check signage
  • Bring water shoes and a picnic

Best For

River swimmers and covered-bridge chasers