Lincoln City, Oregon has plenty of ocean beaches to sink your toes into.
It also has a nearby 66 ft waterfall so when the rain starts to fall or the heavy fog smothers the ocean view head inland for a quick 3 mile hike to view Drift Creek falls.
The trail is short, downhill and full of lush shades of green from ground to sky.
Run or slowly swing across the 250 foot swinging bridge as the roar of the waterfall echoes of the rocks.
With only 490 feet of elevation gain, heading back to your car, the trail is perfect for a family adventure.
There use to be a lovely pool below the falls wear one could wade in and cool off from the summer heat. In 2014 when i visited the falls the pool is non-existent as a huge apart of the cliff split off and collapsed into the pool.
More info on Drift creek falls:
www.waterfallsnorthwest.com
Info:
Miles: 3 miles roundtrip
Elevation gain: 490 ft, down first
trail number: 1378
Best use: day hike, picnic, kid friendly
Land: Siuslaw National Forest
Permit: NW Forest Pass required or $5
Parking lot amenities: large parking lot, bathroom
It also has a nearby 66 ft waterfall so when the rain starts to fall or the heavy fog smothers the ocean view head inland for a quick 3 mile hike to view Drift Creek falls.
The trail is short, downhill and full of lush shades of green from ground to sky.
Run or slowly swing across the 250 foot swinging bridge as the roar of the waterfall echoes of the rocks.
With only 490 feet of elevation gain, heading back to your car, the trail is perfect for a family adventure.
There use to be a lovely pool below the falls wear one could wade in and cool off from the summer heat. In 2014 when i visited the falls the pool is non-existent as a huge apart of the cliff split off and collapsed into the pool.
More info on Drift creek falls:
www.waterfallsnorthwest.com
Info:
Miles: 3 miles roundtrip
Elevation gain: 490 ft, down first
trail number: 1378
Best use: day hike, picnic, kid friendly
Land: Siuslaw National Forest
Permit: NW Forest Pass required or $5
Parking lot amenities: large parking lot, bathroom
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