Rainforest Trail #1310

Area Status: Open

6/8/2023- Use Caution while hiking: maintenance is in progress.

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 trail runs north to south within the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area. The Sitka Spruce-Western Hemlock rain forest here has been studied by foresters since 1934. This trail is less crowded than the other two popular trails in the area – it is entirely inland and has no coastline viewpoints. Mid-way on the trail near the headwaters of Calkins Creek there remains a grove of six-foot diameter old growth Sitka spruce. Trail has a forested backdrop with large Sitka spruce, Western hemlock, Douglas fir and Red alder. The Rainforest Trail #1310 is part of the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT).

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	The trail may be overgrown in spots and intermittent maintenance will occur over the next few months. Due to a landslide in 2021, Forest Road 1861, which accesses the Rainforest Trail #1310 - Road 1861 Trailhead, Hart’s Cove Trail #1303 and Hart’s Cove Trailhead, 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 due to restricted access to FSR 1861 and cell service is limited. See map for details. 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.
Restrictions:	Day use only. No overnight camping or parking.
Closest Towns:	Neskowin, OR Lincoln City, OR
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
Information Center:	Hebo Ranger District