Devils Lake Trails
- Devils Lake is a boating and hiking destination with three .5-mile-long trails. The East Devils Lake trail is rated as easy, passing through forested land and around one side of Devils Lake. The West Devils Lake trail is moderately difficult and passes through forest and wetlands. The nature trail at Regatta Grounds Park on the west side of the lake is moderately difficult, and it passes through old growth forest.
Spring Lake Trail and Cutler City Nature Trail
- Lincoln City has two trails designated as nature preserves that are popular for wildlife watching. The Spring Lake Trail weaves for 2.5 miles through old-growth forest, over hills and a stream, to a small lake. Cutler City Nature Trail, at the south end of town is 1 mile out and back, passing through a woodland area. Both trails follow a nonpaved surface, are rated as moderate in difficulty, and are open throughout the year.
- Drift Creek Falls Trail
- Just past the southern city limits of Lincoln City, is Drift Creek Road, which leads to Drift Creek Falls Trail. The trail is 3.5 miles long, from the trailhead and back, with 380-feet elevation gain, and is moderately difficult. Hikers walk 1.25 miles to a .5-mile-long suspension bridge, where there are views of the waterfall, cascading 75 feet into a pool below. Many hikers consider the trail to be suitable for children, but there are moderately steep sections.
Cascade Head Trails
- North of Lincoln City is Cascade Head, an area named for the waterfalls that cascade from its cliffs to the ocean. There are three trails to reach Cascade Head. The moderately difficult lower Nature Conservancy Trail is 4.2 miles with 1,200 feet gained in elevation. The easiest route is a 1-mile hike on the upper Forest Service Trail with only a 160-foot elevation gain. Hart’s Cove Trail is a 5.5-mile moderately difficult hike up the forested hillside.
