Drift Creek Falls Trail

Hiking trail · Central Coast · Trailhead near Lincoln City, OR

2.2 mi3.6 kmRound trip

≈354 ft≈108 mElevation gain

912 ft278 mHigh point

1 hr 21 minEstimated time

EasyOut and back to Drift Creek Falls. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.1 mi (1.8 km) to Drift Creek Falls

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Drift Creek Falls (#1378)

Trailhead: Drift Creek Trailhead

Off United States Forest Service Road 17, near Lincoln City, OR

Coordinates: 44.93574, -123.85441

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Overview

Drift Creek Falls Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.2 mi / 3.6 km near Lincoln City, OR. Expect about 354 ft / 108 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 912 ft / 278 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 21 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 643 ft / 196 m · high 896 ft / 273 m

Nearby

North Loop TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Drift Creek FallsWaterfall · 0.3 mi / 0.5 km
Diamond PeakPeak · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Cougar MountainPeak · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Deadwood MountainPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.