Horse Creek Trail North

Hiking trail · Central Coast · Trailhead near Newport, OR

8.6 mi13.8 kmRound trip

≈1,969 ft≈600 mElevation gain

1,549 ft472 mHigh point

4 hr 41 minEstimated time

Moderate4.3 mi / 6.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 9.5 mi (15.2 km) on FR 5100, FR 5000 and FR 5087

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Horse Creek Trail North (#1362.1)

Trailhead: Horse Creek North Trailhead

Off United States Forest Service Road 5087, near Newport, OR

Coordinates: 44.49002, -123.90656

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Overview

Horse Creek Trail North is a round-trip hike of 8.6 mi / 13.8 km near Newport, OR. Expect about 1,969 ft / 600 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 1,549 ft / 472 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 41 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 276 ft / 84 m · high 1,539 ft / 469 m

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.