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Carter Dunes Trail #1384
At the interface of the trees and sand, hikers can follow the blue-striped trail post that mark the way over the sand, through the deflation plain and end at the beach. From winter through early summer, water and wildlife abound in the deflation plain which is often flooded in winter.
This trail connects to Taylor Dunes Trail #1335.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 10/1/2024: Trail has been recently maintained & is open from Carter campground through the dunes to the beach. Snowy Plover restrictions in place March 15 - September 15 |
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| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day or valid recreation pass |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Toilet at Trailhead |
| Passes: | A valid recreation pass is required at Carter Dunes Trailhead |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor Center |
General Information
Directions:Access to this trail is at Carter Dunes Trailhead (fee site)
Trail Map (Geospatial PDF ~ 1.6 mb)
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Accessibility:
None
General Notes:
Close to:
- Carter Lake Campground
- Carter Lake Boat Ramp
- Chief Tsiltcoos Trail #1359
- Driftwood II OHV Campground
- Driftwood II OHV Trail
- Lagoon Campground
- Lagoon Loop Trail #1330
- Siltcoos Lake Trail #1333
- Taylor Dunes Trail #1335
- Tyee Campground
- Waxmyrtle Campground
- Waxmyrtle Trail #1337
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Viewing Wildlife
| Species | good birding |
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- Tahkenitch Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
- Use northern route to access Drift Creek Falls
- Potential high water at Old Bark Sand Camping
- Sweet Creek Falls Homestead Trail bridge failure
- Delays and temporary road closures for Forest Service Roads 3200, 2500, & 2127
- Roads temporarily inaccessible for stream restoration
- Intermittent forest road work and delays north of Hebo
- Forest Road 789 - Poor Condition
