(Washington D.C.)  --  The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is now part of the National Trails system.  The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is a 21-mile paved rail-to-trail route connecting Banks to Vernonia.  It runs through the foothills of Oregon's Coast Range.  The gentle grade allows hikers, cyclists, and equestrians to enjoy the trail.  National recreation trails are administered by the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.