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Recreation Region: Cascade Head

Rainforest Trail #1310 - Road 1861 Trailhead

There is a seasonal area closure from January 1 to July 15 to protect sensitive nesting habitat. During this time, please do not hike on any roads, trails, or off-trail areas on National Forest lands north of the Salmon River. The exception is The Rainforest Trail, which remains open to hiking use year-round. This seasonal closure does not apply to lands managed by The Nature Conservancy.

This provides access to The Rainforest Trail #1310. The trailhead is located at the beginning of Forest Service Road 1861, on the west side of Highway 101.

Current Conditions
Due to a landslide in 2021, Forest Road 1861, is closed to vehicle traffic from Hwy 101. The landslide washed out a section of the road approximately half a mile from Highway 101, creating impassable conditions. Tillamook County emergency response is limited in the Cascade Head area. There is a seasonal area closure from January 1 to July 15 to protect sensitive nesting habitat. The exception is The Rainforest Trail, which remains open to hiking use year-round. This seasonal closure does not apply to lands managed by The Nature Conservancy.

Reservations

General Information

Day use only. No overnight camping or parking.

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

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Address: 31525 Highway 22 Hebo, OR 97122
Phone: (503) 392-5100
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on Thursdays. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: r6_siuslaw_WWWeb_Front_Desk@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

Travel about 4.5 miles north of the junction of  Highway 101 and Highway 18. The trailhead is at  the corner of Highway 101 and Forest Service Road 1861.

The junction of Highway 101 and Highway 18 is about 7 miles north of Lincoln City, OR and 7 miles south of Neskowin, OR. 

 

 Trail Map (Geospatial PDF)

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 26th, 2025