Horse Creek South Trail

Mapped as Horse Creek Trail South

Hiking trail · Central Coast · Trailhead near Waldport, OR

7.6 mi12.3 kmRound trip

≈1,768 ft≈539 mElevation gain

1,900 ft579 mHigh point

4 hr 13 minEstimated time

Moderate3.8 mi / 6.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.8 mi (11.0 km) on FR 5200 and FR 3446

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Horse Creek South (#1362)

Trailhead: Horse Creek South Trailhead

Off United States Forest Service Road 3446, near Waldport, OR

Coordinates: 44.42877, -123.88420

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Overview

Horse Creek South Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.6 mi / 12.3 km near Waldport, OR. Expect about 1,768 ft / 539 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 1,900 ft / 579 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 13 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 184 ft / 56 m · high 1,880 ft / 573 m

Nearby

Harris Ranch TrailHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.8 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.