6 2026 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE FIND YOUR PERFECT PATH ALONG THESE DIVERSE COASTAL TRAILS Photo Jarett Juarez Trail HIT THE Looking to stretch your legs and soak up some coastal beauty? Lincoln City’s hiking trails wind through lush forests, open meadows and along dramatic bluffs. From peaceful walks to more challenging treks, there’s a trail for every pace — each offering a unique way to explore the wild Oregon Coast. Here are four trails to explore on your next visit. NATURE CONSERVANCY TRAIL AT CASCADE HEAD (LOWER TRAILHEAD) Length: 4.7 miles, out-and-back Difficulty: Moderate Travel three miles north of Lincoln City to the Cascade Head preserve, which offers breathtaking views of the Oregon coastline and the Salmon River Estuary. The area is a protected wildlife sanctuary, and part of the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve. The removal of foliage, hunting, camping, fires, bicycles and dogs are not allowed in order to preserve this delicate natural habitat. Open yearround, this trail passes through dense forest with grandfather Sitka spruce before opening up on a coastal headland with panoramic forest views. Travel west from Highway 101 down Three Rocks Road to Knight Park, where the trailhead can be found following the shoulder of Savage Road.
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