Friday, June 17, 2011

The Coho Oceanfront Lodge of Lincoln City, Oregon suggests "Drift Creek Falls Trail"

About a 12 mile drive outside of the center of Lincoln City, you’ll find an amazing hiking trail.  This is by far one of my favorites on the coast.  It’s a 3 mile roundtrip hiketo a breathtaking 80 foot waterfall.  After 1 1/4 mile, you will reach the longest suspension bridge in Oregon, spanning 240 feet, right above the top of the falls. 

This trail is pet friendly (leashed of course), and costs $5 which can be deposited in a collection bin at the trail entrance. 

It took me about 25 minutes to reach the falls, and about 30 minutes to get back.  Give yourself a little more time if you want to stop and take pictures along the way.

Directions – From the junction of Hwy. 101 and Hwy. 18 (north of Lincoln City), take Hwy. 18 east 4.5 miles. Turn south on Bear Creek Road (also marked as Cougar Mountain and Drift Creek Covered Bridge), and travel 3.5 miles until the road becomes F.S. Road 17. The trailhead is 7 miles

No comments:

Post a Comment