EXPLORELINCOLNCITY.COM 7 Photos from top Alex Jordan, Cody Cha, Richard Bacon THE KNOLL Length: 3 miles, loop Difficulty: Moderate Feel the breeze and take in spectacular views of the Pacific coastline at The Knoll, a meadowed hill north of Lincoln City that feels like a little sister to Cascade Head. To reach the trailhead, turn north on NE Devils Lake Blvd. from Highway 101. Follow the road past a gate until you reach a cul-de-sac. Park on the street and find the trailhead to The Knoll just beyond the road. Climb through a dense forest, enjoying a lush landscape of Sitka spruce, ferns and lichen. Admire the incredible views of Lincoln City and Pacific Ocean, and keep an eye out for deer on the trail, and whales in the water below. DRIFT CREEK FALLS Length: 3 miles, out-and-back Difficulty: Moderate For those with an adventurous spirit, the Drift Creek Falls trail begins about 15 miles (a 40-minute drive) east of Lincoln City. From town, follow signage south to Drift Creek Road off Highway 101 for two miles, then go left on Forest Road 17. Follow the road for 10 miles to the trailhead and day use area. This forested hike includes an unforgettable 240-foot suspension bridge across a canyon, with the creek 100 feet below. Those who cross will be rewarded with incredible views of a 75-foot waterfall. AGNES CREEK OPEN SPACE Length: Up to 2 miles Difficulty: Easy For a serene hike in the center of town, the Agnes Creek Open Space area offers two miles of trails for hikers to explore. Diverse birds and wildlife are plentiful within this moss-covered forest of Sitka spruce and Western hemlock. Get to Agnes Creek at the end of SW Dune Avenue or at the end of SW 19th Street and start your adventure.
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