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This is part of Siltcoos Lake Trail, a two and one half mile hike, located about a mile south of Fish Mill Lodges. It starts at Highway 101 and ends at Siltcoos Lake, were there are picnic tables & fire pits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The boardwalk in the picture above goes over this little creek. That's our dog Gretta getting in on the action.

 

 

 

 

 

I thought this looked cool so I took a picture.

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know what the true name of these plants are, but we call 'em skunk cabbage because of their funky aroma.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Trillium flower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok that's it for the Siltcoos Lake Trail pictures :O)

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Siltcoos Lagoon Trail Head. It's about two miles south of Fish Mill Lodges.

 

 

 

 

Siltcoos Lagoon Trail is a short and very easy hike, and it's right on the way to the beach.

 

 

 

Plenty of photo opportunities too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I took these pictures in early April, so there's not as much greenery as there is in the summertime, but its still very beautiful. *And not many people around that time of the year*

 

 

 

There are usually geese in the lagoon so you might want to bring munchies to feed them.

 

 

That's all for Siltcoos Loogon ;0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Wax Mytrle Trial.

 

 

It follows the Siltcoos River to the ocean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standing on the second bridge, near Wax Myrtle Trailhead, I took this picture of the Siltcoos River, in the morning one winter. The location of this bridge can be seen on the map below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a map if you want to see where I took the above pictures. The turn offs shown here (right to Siltcoos Lake Trail and Left for Siltcoos Rec. Area) are about one mile south of FML.

 

 

 


Wheel Chair Accessible Sites in the Oregon Dunes: Taylor Dunes Trailhead Mile Marker 198.7 * Oregon Dunes Overlook Mile Marker 200.8 * Tahkenitch Landing 203.4 * Umpqua Lighthouse Loop 215.5 to 217.0


 

Note: The exit off Hwy 101 for Fish Mill Lodges is between mile markers 196 & 197.

 

Highway 101
Milepost Markers
Things to See & Do North of Florence
165 YACHATS - Fresh sea food, restaurants, gift shops and grocery
167.3 CAPE PERPETUA - Visitor center, auto tour, hikes to tidepools, old growth forest and viewpoint
168.4 CUMMINS CREEK TRAIL - Hiking and mountain biking through old growth forest
168.5 NEPTUNE STATE PARK - Picnicing
169.5 STRAWBERRY HILL - Tidepools & seal watching. Research study center.
170 BOB CREEK WAYSIDE - Tidepools
171 SEA PERCH - Deli/restaurant & grocery
171.5 STONEFIELD BEACH - Agate hunting. Ten Mile Creek. National Audubon Society Site.
175.5 MURIEL O. PONSLER WAYSIDE - Beach access. Big Creek.
176 CARL WASHBURNE STATE PARK - Hiking
177.2 HOBBIT TRAIL - Our favorite secret hike to the beach
177.2 CHINA CREEK - Hike to lily pond and Washington State Park
177.2 HECETA HEAD TRAIL - Hike to the Lighthouse
178.1 HECETA HEAD - Lighthouse & Devils Elbow beach picnic area
179 SEA LION CAVES - Elevator to subterranian cave with sea lions
182 C&M RIDING STABLES - Horseback riding
185 DARLINGTONIA NATURE HIKE - Insect eating plants
190 FLORENCE - Metropolis with sand dunes, old town restaurants and shops

 

 

Hiking & Biking Trails

 

Certainly, one of the best ways to see the wildlife and natural bounty that Florence has to offer is to get out and explore the trails. There are 18 hiking and biking trails in the area, twisting their way around dunes, along rivers and creeks, across mountains, and past varied wildlife and pristine wilderness. Grab a bag lunch and a camera and spend the day hitting these scenic trails. Note: Fish Mill Lodges is 5.5 miles south of Florence.


 

Carter Dunes Trail
1.5 mile trail that leads to beach, with views of dunes. Located 7.5 miles south of Florence. Trailhead is at Carter Lake Campground turnoff on the west side of Highway 101.

 

Chief Tsiltcoos Trail
1.25-mile trail that winds through coastal evergreen forests. Located 7 miles south of Florence. Can be accessed from the trailhead at Siltcoos Beach Road.

 

Kentucky Falls Trail
Difficult trail. Watch children. Winds for 2 miles and descends 760 feet. Located 38 miles east of Reedsport, along the Siuslaw River. Take Highway 48 to 48A. Follow to Forest Service Road 23 to Road 919.

 

Lagoon Trail
1 mile in length. Located 7 miles south of Florence, and can be accessed from the trailhead at Siltcoos Beach Road.

 

Mapleton Hill Pioneer Trail
Easy to moderate; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To reach the trail, travel 1 mile east of town on Highway 126 to North Fork Road. Follow North Fork Road 14 miles to Minerva and turn right.

 

Overlook Beach Trail
1-mile trial that leads to beach. Located 10 miles south of Florence, on the ocean side of Highway 101.

Pawn Old Growth Trail
4,000-foot trail that loops through old-growth forest. Easy walking; great for family outings. To reach the trail, travel 1 mile east of town on Highway 126 to North Fork Road. Take North Fork for 17 miles. Keep right and cross bridge.

 

Siltcoos Lake Trail
2.25-mile trail that winds through 60-year-old forests to Siltcoos Lake. Located 7 miles south of Florence, and can be accessed from the east side of the highway opposite Siltcoose Beach Access Road.

 

Sutton Creek Trail
5 miles of varied, generally level, trails. Located 3 miles north of Florence on the ocean side of Highway 101.

 

Sutton Trail System
Can be accessed from the Alder Dune and Sutton campgrounds, located 12 miles north of Florence. 6 miles of trails leading to dunes, beaches, and ocean views.

 

Sweet Creek Trail
Scenic views, 2 catwalks, and 11 waterfalls. Easy to moderate. 4 trail segments, totalling 3 miles, follow Sweet and Beaver Creeks. Wheelchair access on a segment beginning at the Homestead Trailhead.

Tahkenitch Creek Loop
2.5-mile trail winding over high vistas. Located 10 miles south of Florence, on the ocean side of Highway 101.

 

Tahkenitch Creek Trail
3 different loops of 1.5, 2.5, and 4 miles in length. Trails wind through dunes, marshes, forests, and wildlife. Located 11 miles south of Florence, with access on the ocean side of Highway 101.

 

Tahkenitch Dunes Trail
2 miles of trail wind through dunes and forests to the spot where Tahkenitch Creek reaches the ocean. Located 12.5 miles south of Florence on the west side of Highway 101. Trailhead parking area is located in the Tahkenitch Campground.

 

Taylor Dunes Trail
Half-mile trail to vistas of ocean and dunes. Located 7.5 miles south of Florence, Trailhead is at Carter Lake Campground turnoff on the ocean side of Highway 101.

 

Threemile Lake Trail
7 miles round trip on trail. Halfway through is the highest point on the trail, with a great downhill slope. Trails winds down to dunes and ocean. Located 14 miles south of Florence on the ocean side of Highway 101.

 

Valley/China Creek Trail
13.5 miles north of Florence on the east side of Highway 101. 4 miles round trip on the same trail. Perfect for level, off-road riding. Picnic area. Photo opportunities.

 

Waxmyrtle Trail
1.5-mile trail with great views of ocean and surrounding areas. Located 7 miles south of Florence. Can be accessed from the trailhead at Siltcoos Beach Road.

 

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