Some call it walking; others call it hiking, exploring or working out. No matter what you call it, there are plenty of hiking trails to enjoy a trek in Clatsop County.

The county has miles of paths, trails and walkways, including flat trails, steep trails, paved trails, unpaved trails and everything in between.

The Astoria Riverwalk is a paved path for walkers, joggers, skaters and cyclists. It also serves the local residents who live along the path by being perfect for taking Snoopy out for his morning walk or going on an evening stroll to catch beautiful summer sunsets. The path is also wheelchair accessible.

The riverwalk provides a literal walk through history. Walkers can observe the city’s past from the present, from viewing the pilings of former canneries and warehouses built over the Columbia River, to walking in the shadows of historical buildings which still stand.

It’s also a good place to spot wildlife, from the occasional deer, to sea lions basking in the sun, to a multitude of birds along the banks of the river.

The riverwalk trail itself extends 6.4 miles from Tongue Point at the east end, to Pier 3 at the Port of Astoria. During the summer months, look out for the Astoria Riverfront Trolley, which runs along the rails adjacent to the riverwalk.

Another local spot for walking, jogging or wildlife spotting is the Warrenton Waterfront Trail. The southern tip of the trail begins at the east end of S.E. 3rd Street, bordering the Skipanon River. The trail follows the Skipanon, travels inland for a mile or two, then runs north along the shore of the Columbia River.

After a brief detour around Tansy Point, the trail rejoins the river, follows a path and winds through the streets of Hammond — all the way to the west side of the Hammond boat basin and ends at the eastern edge of Fort Stevens. The length of the Warrenton waterfront trail is 4.7 miles, according to traillink.com.

The entire path is asphalt and can be used for walking, skating or biking. It is also wheelchair accessible.

Bicycles can cover more ground on the trails in Fort Stevens State Park but there are miles for walking, jogging and wildlife viewing throughout the park. Visitors can park and begin their adventure at Battery Russell, which serves as the central starting point of several trails.

For a long, straight walk, try the Kestrel Dune Trail, which runs parallel to the Peter Iredale beach. Trail endpoints are the Peter Iredale Road and Parking Lot A, off Jetty Road. The trail is straight and paved for all 1.9 miles.

For walking on non-asphalt trails, head to Fort Clatsop, where the short Netul Trail, and the longer Fort-to-Sea Trail will serve all your walking, hiking or wildlife viewing needs. There’s also the “airport trail,” which borders the Astoria Regional Airport. The trailhead is off U.S. Business Highway 101, just west before crossing the bridge over the Lewis and Clark River.

In Coast Weekend’s annual “Readers’ Choice Awards,” the Astoria Riverwalk received the most votes for “Best Place to Walk.”

The runners-up included two places on the north side of the Columbia River: the Discovery Trail and the Long Beach boardwalk, both in Long Beach, Washington.

The Discovery Trail is an 8.3 mile paved trail that is mostly level and runs parallel to the beach. Trail endpoints are 26th Street N.W., just west of Sea Crest Avenue in Long Beach, and Main Street S.W. and 2nd Avenue in Ilwaco.

The Long Beach Boardwalk is accessible from Bolstad Avenue and Sid Snyder Avenue in downtown Long Beach.