Lincoln City

Lincoln City, Oregon, United States

Lace up your boots to explore massive headlands rising from the Pacific, lush forest groves, and, if you’re lucky, find a secret waterfall.

Savage Rd
Otis, OR

Open year-round, this four-mile-long, out-and-back trail covers the north and south sides of the headlands. While terrain can be challenging, the view of the Salmon River Estuary and Pacific coastline is worth it. Travel west from Highway 101 down Three Rocks Road to Knight Park, where the trailhead can be found following the shoulder of Savage Road.

N 3 Rocks Rd
Otis, OR

This forested adventure is found directly off Highway 101 and can be accessed from either the north or south trailheads. The trailheads are open year-round and are often less crowded. While you will not find the Pacific or the Salmon River Estuary on this moderately difficult six-mile trailhead to trailhead hike, you are still walking through the beautiful old growth of Sitka spruce forests shared by the other Cascade Head hikes.

BLM Rd 1770
Otis, OR

Getting to the Drift Creek Falls Trailhead is its own adventure—follow signage south to Drift Creek Road off Highway 101 for two miles and go left on Forest Road 17. Follow the road for 10 miles to the trailhead, where you’ll find parking, a day-use fee area, and restroom. The trailhead can also be accessed from Highway 18 north of Lincoln City—take Bear Creek Road for three miles until it becomes Forest Road 17. Continue the additional seven miles to the trailhead. Drift Creek Falls is open year-round, and during your three-mile out-and-back journey, you will discover a 240-foot suspension bridge leading down to a dramatic 75-foot waterfall, mist into the air.

NE Devils Lake Blvd
Lincoln City, OR

A little sister headland to Cascade Head, the meadowed hill north of Lincoln City is affectionately known as “The Knoll.” While a moderately difficult three-mile, uphill, out-and-back hike, those who reach the top can breathe in the spectacular views of the Pacific coastline. To reach the trailhead, turn north on NE Devils Lake Blvd from Highway 101. Follow the road past a gate until you reach a cul-de-sac. Park on the street and the trailhead to the Knoll is just beyond the road and takes you through fields and forests