With close to 80 miles of routes open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, the Tillamook State Forest is a trail enthusiast's paradise. Visitors can plan short day trip, out-and-back treks, take advantage of a loop trail opportunity or even an overnight outing between trailheads.
Easily accessed from a number of day use areas and campgrounds, the forest's trails wind through a scenic coastal forest of Douglas-fir, alder and maples with an understory covered in plants such as ferns, wildflowers, Oxalis and salal.
There is a trail experience in for everyone in the Tillamook State Forest. Wanderers can find easy trails for a scenic stroll paralleling salmon streams through the dense plant life surrounding riparian areas. Adventurers looking for a challenge can tackle black diamond traverses that climb to scenic vistas along rocky outcroppings.
There is a trail experience in for everyone in the Tillamook State Forest. Wanderers can find easy trails for a scenic stroll paralleling salmon streams through the dense plant life surrounding riparian areas. Adventurers looking for a challenge can tackle black diamond traverses that climb to scenic vistas along rocky outcroppings.
Planning your trip is easy.
- Visit the Oregon Department of Forestry Non-Motorized Trails webpage for trail maps, trip planning tips and the latest trail condition information.
Seasonal Trail Safety Notice: Kings Mountain Trail & Elk Mountain Trail
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Elk Mountain Trail and Kings Mountain Trail are both rated
DIFFICULT or SINGLE BLACK DIAMOND year round.
Sections of the trail are steep,
narrow and/or have sharp drop-offs.
Snow and ice conditions create
additional hazards and make finding and following the trail difficult.
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Inclement weather conditions
increase the difficulty level on the Elk Mountain Trail and Kings Mountain Trail to
EXTREME or TRIPLE BLACK DIAMOND, intended for expert hikers.
Your safety is your responsibility.
Be prepared and know your limits.
Don’t become a search and rescue statistic.
Don’t become a search and rescue statistic.