Hiking Drift Creek Falls

Otis, Oregon

Description

Highway 101 entry – Off Highway 101 south of Lincoln City, north of Salishan:Travel east on Drift Creek Road, right on South Drift Creek Road 1/4 mile. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 17. Stay on Forest Service Road 17 to trailhead, approximately 10 miles.Highway 101/Highway 18 entry:At Highway 101 and Highway 18 junction, travel east 4.5 miles on Hwy 18. Travel south on Bear Creek County Road 3.5 miles. Continue 7 miles on Forest Service Road 17 to trailhead.

Very beautiful hike, if driving from Salem on Hwy 101 towards Lincoln City you will see a sign pointing left to Drift Creek Park. Turn left and follow a windy road for 10.5 miles until you see a parking area on the left. Park there and start walking towards the falls. It's about 1.5 mile hike towards the falls. Elevation gain is at 490. You will need a $5 Northwest Forest pass.

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