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Tahkenitch Creek Trail #1336
This trail system follows Tahkenitch Creek before entering open dunes, coastal marshes and deflation plains. The contrasts of the evergreen forest, open dunes, wetlands, and ocean beach offer a variety of photo opportunities. Avoid fenced or posted snowy plover nesting areas from March 15 –September 15.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 8/1/2024: Trail is open. Snowy Plover restrictions in place March 15 - September 15
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| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet at Trailhead |
| Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required at Tahkenitch Creek Trailhead |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor Center |
General Information
Directions:Access to this trail is at Tahkenitch Creek Trailhead (fee site)
Trail Map (Geospatial PDF ~ 1.4 mb)
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Accessibility:
General Notes:
Close to:
- Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
- Oregon Dunes Trail #1334
- Tahkenitch Area
- Tahkenitch Landing
- Tahkenitch Dunes Trail #1353
- Threemile Lake North Trail #1338
- Threemile Lake South Trail #1356
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Backpacking
Tahkenitch Creek Trail can be connected with Tahkenitch Dunes Trail for a longer hiking experience.
Viewing Wildlife
| Species | good birding |
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
