Sutton Creek

Sutton Creek

  • Easy (to Bolduc’s Meadow)
  • 1.3-mile loop
  • 30 feet elevation gain


  • Moderate (to Sutton Campground)
  • 4.3-mile loop
  • 100 feet elevation gain

Sand dunes and rhododendron-filled forests line the banks of this meandering creek between Sutton Lake and the ocean. It’s a haven for birds and beavers, and a network of loop trails makes it a good place for hikers, too.

Drive Highway 101 north …

For the longer loop, continue …

This chapter taken from the book 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast & Coast Range.