Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Rockaway Beach

  • Astoria, Oregon

    Airport Dike Trail

    3.0
    4.11 mi / 79 ft gain
    Parking for this hike can be found at either end of the trail. It starts at the west end of the Lewis & Clark Bridge from a small access road that is used as a parking lot. From here it is a flat walk along an old grassy road that is well maintained. If you forgot to bring along bags to pi...
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  • Otis, Oregon

    Hart's Cove Trail

    5.0
    5.34 mi / 1378 ft gain
    The trail starts at the end of Forest Service Road 1861 which is closed January 1st through July 15th for wildlife conservation.   This trail descends about 900 feet in elevation through a Sitka Spruce-Western Hemlock rain forest. You will cross two seasonal creeks and end at a prairie headland ...
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  • Warrenton, Oregon

    Coffenbury Lake Trail

    4.0
    2.55 mi / 43 ft gain
    Nestled within Fort Stevens State Park near Warrenton, Oregon, the Coffenbury Lake Trail offers visitors a serene journey through the Pacific Northwest's coastal forest ecosystem. This accessible trail circles the pristine Coffenbury Lake, providing year-round recreation opportunities and stunnin...
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  • Warrenton, Oregon

    Peter Iredale Shipwreck, Fort Stevens SP

    4.7
    0.2 mi / 0 ft gain
    At the northwestern-most point of Oregon sits Fort Stevens State Park. Located 3 ½ hrs from Seattle and 2 hrs from Portland, the park sits closest to the city of Astoria. The park itself has over 4300 acres to explore, with day use and camping open year round. However, the most well-known and mos...
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  • Otis, Oregon

    Hike to Cascade Head

    4.5
    6.8 mi / 1200 ft gain
    Cascade Head on the Oregon Coast sits a top a 270 acre preserve protected by the Nature Conservancy and is a National Scenic Research Area and a United Nations Biosphere Reserve. From the south trail head at Knight Park the trail winds through an old growth coastal forest before climbing 1200 ver...
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  • Warrenton, Oregon

    Fort Stevens State Park Trails

    5.0
    9.15 mi / 200 ft gain
    Fort Stevens State Park Trails is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Hammond, Oregon.
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  • Banks, Oregon

    Banks Vernonia Trail: Banks Trailhead to Buxton Trestle

    5.0
    6.75 mi / 479 ft gain
    The Banks–Vernonia State Trail is one of Oregon’s premier multi-use rail trails, and the Banks Trailhead to Buxton Trestle segment offers a scenic and accessible experience for hikers, cyclists, runners, and nature lovers. This section begins in the town of Banks, about 25 miles west of Portland,...
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  • Astoria, Oregon

    Cathedral Tree to Astoria Column

    4.0
    1.67 mi / 276 ft gain
    Cathedral Tree to Astoria Column is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Astoria, Oregon.
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  • Gaston, Oregon

    Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge Trail

    3.0
    2.12 mi / 197 ft gain
    The Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge Trail, located near Gaston, Oregon, offers a peaceful, educational, and family-friendly outdoor experience. Opened to the public in recent years, this refuge protects vital wetland and prairie habitats while providing an easy walking trail ideal for birdwa...
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  • McMinnville, Oregon

    Red Trail (Outer Loop)

    4.3
    4.16 mi / 696 ft gain
    Located three miles west of McMinnville and available for public hiking and activities, Miller Woods is owned and operated by Yamhill SWCD. You may choose different trails to take.From the parking lot the trails are marked by colors to go on the 4.0 mile loop go to the meadow and follow the red m...
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  • Lincoln City, Oregon

    God's Thumb

    4.8
    4.32 mi / 1073 ft gain
    From Road's End State Park, map your way to the end of NE Port Street and park on a pull off next to the described gate: on your right you'll see the gate with three skinny trees to the right of it. You'll want to park as close to this gate as possible, this will be in between some houses on a hi...
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  • Gaston, Oregon

    Timber Road, Ayeekwa, and Witches Butter Loop

    3.27 mi / 397 ft gain
    Nestled in the scenic Chehalem Ridge Nature Park near Gaston, Oregon, the Timber Road, Ayeekwa, and Witches Butter Loop offers a serene 3.3-mile trail experience. This easy loop, typically completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes, meanders through diverse landscapes, including meadows, dense fir ...
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  • Ilwaco, Washington

    Cape Disappointment Trail

    5.0
    2.56 mi / 606.96 ft gain
    Cape Disappointment State Park is nearly 2,000 acres of old growth temperate forest located at the mouth of the Columbia River that contains lakes, coves, two lighthouses, and military forts. One of the forts and lighthouses is Fort Canby and Cape Disappointment lighthouse, which date back to the...
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  • Hillsboro, Oregon

    Kingfisher Marsh and Pintail Pond Loop

    4.0
    1.52 mi / 157 ft gain
    Escape the urban bustle and immerse yourself in nature on the Kingfisher Marsh and Pintail Pond Loop, a serene and accessible trail nestled within the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge near Hillsboro. This easy, family-friendly loop offers an exceptional opportunity to observe native wildli...
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  • Otis, Oregon

    Drift Creek Falls

    4.9
    2.98 mi / 449 ft gain
    This hike down to Drift Creek Falls is more of an easy stroll. But before you reach the trail head, if coming from the north, make sure to stop at Oregon's oldest covered bridge off Bear Creek Rd. The trailhead to Drift Creek Falls will be farther south on Bear Creek Rd where you will branch off...
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  • Polk County, Oregon

    Walk the Valley of the Giants

    5.0
    From the parking area, the Valley of the Giants trail crosses the Siletz River and passes a tranquil picnic spot before beginning a 1.3 miles loop trail through some of Oregon's oldest and largest Doug Fir trees. Many reach 500 years in age and heights exceeding 200 feet. In fall, vine maples exp...
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