“Indiana Jones” Bridge Hike
Last winter we decided to hike to the Drift Creek falls – like many of the hikes on the Oregon Coast this one is a mild hike meaning small kids to older adults can easily make this hike. We started way too late in the day and as a result finished the hike in the dark! Not a good idea – cell phone screens do not make very effective flashlights!
The bridge and falls are very dramatic – they make the hike worthwhile
Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation: Trailhead – 911 feet, At the bridge – 630 feet, River’s edge – 532 feet.
Permitted Uses: Hiking
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Season: Trail open year round.
Seasonal Closures: None
Trailhead Amenities: Vault Toilet
Accessibility: none
How to get there: Hwy 101 entry – Off Highway 101 south of Lincoln City, north of Salishan.
Travel east on Drift Creek Road, right on South Drift Creek Road ¼ mile. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 17. Stay on Forest Service Road 17 to trailhead, approximately, 10 miles.
Hwy 101/Highway 18 entry – At Hwy 101/18 junction travel east 4.5 miles on Hwy 18. Travel south on Bear Creek County Road 3.5 miles. Continue straight 7 miles on Forest Service Road 17 to trailhead.
