A beautiful hike through conifer trees, sand dunes, pine trees and the beach. The Tahkenitch Dunes and Threemile Lake Loop is a 5.9 miles (9.5 km) hiking route rated moderate, located in Siuslaw National Forest. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/recreation/trails/tahkenitch-dunes-national-recreation-trail-1353
Follow the creek through the forest to the dunes. 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. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/recreation/trails/tahkenitch-dunes-national-recreation-trail-1336
Great place to hike large dunes, go through the woods to find secluded beaches. Great opportunity for a long hike if you choose.
View the elk while you walk along the reserve. Lots of information to read and of course large hurds of elk just footsteps away. https://www.blm.gov/visit/dean-creek-elk-viewing-area
Loon Lake one of the locals' favorite places to swim and enjoy the outdoors. Take the trail from the beach thru the old growth forest. It's a short climb to the base of the falls with a bench to sit and enjoy the beauty. https://oregonwaterfalls.wordpress.com/2018/02/11/loon-lake-and-camp-creek-falls/
One of the best kept secrets on the coast. Take the trails to both lakes. Hall lake is some of the warmest water around in the summer. Run down the sand hill into the water.
Visit website →Perfect quick little mile 1 hike around Lake Marie. You can take the trail to the dunes for more adventures or swim in the lake at the sandy beach. The lake is also good for trout fishing.
This is a very short hike with beautiful views and a Cormorant Rookery. Be sure to read about Jedediah Smith while you are there.
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