Hiking
The Siuslaw National Forest offers diverse hiking experiences, from sub alpine meadows to treks across ever changing dunes, lush temperate rain forests, towering waterfalls and rocky coastal headlands.
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Backpacking
The Siuslaw National Forest hiking trails are generally short and 1-7 miles in length; however a few provide opportunities for a backpacking experience.
Day Hikes
Most of the Siuslaw’s trails are relatively short 1- 3 miles and easy day hikes.
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Alder Dune Campground
Site Open
Alder Dune Campground sits in a lush coastal forest between Alder and Dune Lakes. There are 39 campsites with privacy created by walls of native shrubbery. The day-use area is nearest to Dune Lake,…
Alder Dune Day Use (Dune Lake)
Site Open
The Alder Dune Day Use Area is in the Alder Dune Campground next to Dune Lake.Trails access sand dunes and the ocean. This Day Use Area provides access to Alder Dune Trail #1322.
Alder Dune Trails #1322
This 1.0 mile trail loops around lake and sand dunes connecting to Sutton trail leading to the beach. Trailhead for this trail is in Alder Dune Day Use.
Amanda's Trail #1386
This historic trail descends steeply through from the top of Cape Perpetua Day Use down the north side toward Highway 101 through lush coastal woodland to a grotto with a concrete statue. The statue…
Baker Beach Trail #1368
A popular trail for equestrians, the 0.5-mile one-way Baker Beach trail offers access to the beach, scenery and a lake. Starting at the Baker Beach Trailhead near the Baker Beach Campground, the…
Baker Beach Trailhead
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This is the trailhead for:Baker Beach Trail #1368Lily Lake Trail #1397Berry Creek Loop #1397.1
Battle Lake Trail #1302
While it is less than a mile hike (0.6 miles) to reach Battle Lake, it’s mostly an uphill climb. But the view from the top makes it worth it and it’s all downhill coming back! In the spring,…
Battle Lake Trailhead
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This is the trailhead for Battle Lake Trail.
Bluebill Campground
Site Open
Bluebill Campground is located on the south side of Horsfall Road. Surrounded by shore pine, huckleberry and wax myrtle, the 19-site campground is equipped with drinking water, vault toilets,…
Bluebill Trail #1331
This 1.2-mile (one-way) trail loops around Bluebill Lake, a seasonal lake where water levels vary. The lake can be dry in the summer and hikers may experience high water on the west side of the trail…