Drift Creek Falls Trailhead
Area Status: Open
This is the trailhead for Drift Creek Falls Trail #1378.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 8/5/2022: Visitors to Drift Creek Falls will need to drive with caution because a portion of the road that accesses the Drift Creek Falls trailhead narrows to one lane where a landslide occured in 2021. Due to vandalism and theft, day use fees can no longer be paid in cash/check at Drift Creek Falls Trailhead. Visitors can purchase a digital day pass in advance by going online to https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74427. Digital passes cannot be purchased onsite due to limited cell service. When purchasing a pass in advance, a printed copy of the pass is recommended for your vehicle dashboard. If a printed copy is not available, your license plate number will be used to confirm compliance. We are working on a solution to securely accept payments on site again in the future. Expect limited or no services. Be prepared to pack out all waste. |
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Fees: | $5/vehicle/day |
Usage: | Light |
Busiest Season: | Summer |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required at Drift Creek Falls Trailhead. You can buy an ePass (Day Pass) or an annual Northwest Forest Pass online before you go! |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Hebo Ranger District |
General Information
General Notes:Directions:
Highway 101 entry – Off Highway 101 south of Lincoln City headed south:
Turn left on Drift Creek Road, and then right on Andersen Creek Road. Turn left on Forest Service Road 17. Drive 12 miles to trailhead on right.
Highway 101/Highway 18 entry:
At Highway 101 and Highway 18 junction, travel east 4.5 miles on Hwy 18. Travel south on Bear Creek County Road 3.5 miles. Continue 7 miles on Forest Service Road 17 to trailhead.
Trail Map (Geospatial PDF ~ 1.1 mb)
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Activities
Day Hiking
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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