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Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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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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  • 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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  • McMinnville, Oregon

    Miller Woods

    5.0
    3.63 mi / 735 ft gain
    Miller Woods Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near McMinnville, Oregon.
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  • McMinnville, Oregon

    Hike the Red Trail in Miller Woods

    4.0
    4 mi / 400 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

    Hike to God's Thumb

    4.0
    2 mi / 800 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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  • Ilwaco, Washington

    Fort Canby and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse

    5.0
    1.5 mi / 500 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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  • Otis, Oregon

    Hike to Drift Creek Falls

    4.9
    3.5 mi / 490 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 trail head 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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