Umpqua Dunes
Easy (to start of dunes)
1-mile loop
50 feet elevation gain
Difficult (to ocean)
5.4 miles round trip
100 feet elevation gain
The biggest dunes in Oregon stretch west of Eel Creek Campground in a vast seafront Sahara. No off-road vehicles disturb the immense quiet here. Although the hike from Eel Creek to the beach begins and ends on marked paths, most of the route crosses a stark, trackless dunescape of wind-rippled sand.
Start by driving Highway 101 south . . .
If you still have lots of energy, you can head left . . .
Other Options
Other Options
If you’re trekking the Oregon Coast Trail south from Reedsport, walk . . .
This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Oregon Coast