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10-25-2021 one of the reasons I wanted to make this spur of the moment trip to Oregon was to see a covered bridge. Researched and this was the closest one about a mile away from our destination, Lincoln City. Although we were coming at a bad time weather wise, the news reported a gale storm with coastal flooding and gusts 65-100 mph. I called the hotel manager about 6 a.m to check on the situation. She said it had calmed down quite a bit. Hubs was the driver and game. With the help of Yelp directions we found this place. It was cold in the 50s and rainy to boot. But she was still standing and a sight to behold. If not for the weather I would have wanted to walk through and take some photos closer up. I had read hikers come and there is a waterfall.
AWESOME suspension bridge to admire the BEAUTIFUL Drift Creek Falls with blue waters . This 3 mile trail was closed a couple of weeks in December and January but open now and remember to bring $5 USD in cash to buy your daily recreational pass. Getting there, according to Google and Apple Maps , FASTEST access from PDX metro is from Hwy 18 through 4.7 miles of unpaved Forest Service Road 17. It's a bit NARROW and 1 way only on some spots, an AWD vehicle is best. Also, there is NO CELL PHONE coverage from that point on if you're using AT&T or T-Mobile. There were 72 cars parked and the PARKING LOT has 35 parking spots , so it was a bit crowded due to the awesome low 50s °F weather. Both BATHROOMS were as clean as expected in this remote location. The pandemic has made us acutely aware of distance and masks, and ANTI-MASKERS. About 20% of the visitors didn't wear a mask and it was a bit tense to keep a distance from them at all times. There is a GORGEOUS forest that seems to have been inundated in moss, as if it was out of a bed time story. Have fun if you go, and please wear your mask.
Amazing suspension bridge and falls! The one way road is 7 miles from hwy 18 and there are fallen trees cut on either side. $5 day pass or NW Forest pass needed at trailhead. Lots of parking and pit toilets at the trailhead. Well graded trail. At some points you'll either climb over or under fallen trees. Prepare to get muddy but have fun! After you cross the impressive suspension bridge, keep going straight for another .25 miles down another switchback to the bottom of the falls where there is a little beach and a great rock area for photos.
What a wonderful hike! I went on a solo trek to the falls on a misty morning. My GPS said it was 8 miles away from my condo so I assumed it would be a quick drive. Wrong. The distance was short but because the road to get there was quite winding, a person really could only drive 20-39 mph. That is not said to dissuade anyone from taking the trip to the falls. Just a heads up. Drift Creek itself was wonderful. There were restrooms at the trailhead. Be aware, you need to purchase your pass online ahead of time because there is no cell service there. Also, the machine where you can pay for admittance is out of order. I had previously purchased a $35 Pacific Coast passport car tag which is good for a year of entrance to 16 Pacific Coast state and federal fee areas ( photo included). The trail is 1.5 miles to the fall and 1.5 miles back. To get to the falls, the walk seemed easy and mostly downhill. That worried me because I was thinking the return trip would be a beast. It was not, however, because there was a lot of flat walking to rest between climbing. I only had to stop to rest twice on the way back. There were beautiful sights and sounds throughout the hike. The suspension bridge was awesome and also very stable. It did not sway as many bridges do. The fall itself was picturesque and calming.
Beautiful hike we did early morning following breakfast. I really loved Lincoln City area for the beaches (without tons of people), but I wanted to get off the pavement for awhile. There was not a lot of people here, but it was late October so I don't know if that made a difference. I could see it being easily crowded in the height of summer. We ran into a few couples who were out to also enjoy the morning :) it is a $5 fee to go here. They offer bathrooms in the parking lot as well. The trail is around 3mi out and back and does not loop. It is a slow grade going down on your way out so it's all uphill on your way back ;) Oregon has a beautiful forest and we truly enjoyed taking in the morning sun and being surrounded by the beauty. It's definitely different from my Alaskan forests I call home. This is a well groomed trail. Would be great for families, couples or even a solo trek. There is a "table" made out of logs by the falls you could stop to have a snack at if you wish. The suspension bridge had my nerves going crazy as I'm terrified of heights, but I did it! It is very well built and a safe structure.
This place was amazing. Our family of teens and one 5 year old loved it. The 5 year old got a little tired and we heard a little whining but she was able to pull it off on her own. Pretty easy hike, if you are in any kind of decent shape, it will be a breeze. Gorgeous trails, very well maintained. A little muddy in places (we went in April), so you might want to wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty. The falls were gorgeous and the bridge was amazing - totally worth the short hike. There are serious bees on the trail (even in April) they followed us for most of the way so if you are allergic bring your epi pen just in case. The road to the site is winding and curvy, one of my kids thought she was going to puke due to car sickness. It is a little sketchy in some parts since it is one lane and cars can come quickly around the corners. Pave all the way and decent otherwise. 5.00 to purchase pass (bring exact change - no machine for debit cards). Wonderful little hike, glad we did it!
I loved this hike and the suspension bridges. We got there early, I highly recommend this as the parking lot definitely fills up. We got there around 9am. I think it was a couple miles, easy hike. We hiked with our dogs and in the morning it wasn't packed going down but got busier as we came back up. Pretty flat easy trail, some hills but not a hard trial with a ton of uneven places. The suspension bridge was a little weird feeling and scary to my, but I have a brain injury and am scared of nights and the feeling it gave me but it was still great and I'm so glad we did it and went early. There's a great little covered bridge on the way up that we took a picture out just cause it was cool. This hike could totally be done with kids. My husband doesn't think you could push a wheelchair up it as it goes up and down a bit. We just used google maps to get there and found it no problem and also looked at this website https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/?recid=42681
This is one of my very favorite hikes in Oregon and here's why: 1. It's on the coast, just inland from Lincoln City with tight, winding roads to get there, flanked by spectacular forest views. 2. It's a pretty easy trail. I think 2.5 miles in, 2.5 miles out, slightly up hill. There are several bridges with streams and small waterfalls and lots of moss..by god, the lovely moss that lives here. 3. The spectacular suspension bridge over the gorge - so amazing. 4. The falls, plummeting over splayed basalt columns and crashing relentlessly onto the rocks below. And you can hike down to the foot of the river for a completely different view than the one from on the suspension bridge. 5. This trail is well maintained. 6. It has a small parking lot - sure in the summer this is probably a pain, but it keeps visitors down a bit, I'm guessing and that's ultimately a good thing. I hadn't been back to this place in 10 years and it was like little had changed. I love that, and I will hopefully be back before another 10 years has passed!
This is an absolutely gorgeous hike with the reward of a suspension bridge and waterfall at the end. Bring water... you'll need it in the summer with our muggy weather. We didn't bring enough, and there are no water fountains. At the beginning of our adventure we had a view of the drift Creek Covered Bridge. The bridge was built in 1914 and looks as sturdy as ever, even though it was built over a century ago.
5 months ago
It's best to get the hike in two hours before it's dark. In order to see the bridge and the waterfall. It's about an 1.5 hour hike . Also, it's a suspension bridge ; that means it sways back-and-forth as you're walking on it. read more
1 year ago
Quick and easy hike with a suspension bridge and waterfall. Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more
Wow, very awesome trailhead! We are staying in Lincoln City and we made the drive out to Drift Creek to get some hiking in. It took about 20 minutes to enter the trailhead off the main road and then another 20 or so minutes to get to the actual trailhead, which I wasn't expecting. The weather was perfect, sunny, and in the low 70's. It was a Sunday afternoon so there was quite a crowd. My boyfriend went to go use the restroom before starting our hike, and he warned us that they were disgusting. I went to go use it after the hike, and he was right, plus it was dark in there. That's the only negative I have about this trailhead. I have to admit, I walked a little faster than my boyfriend and his mom (thank you cardio!), so I had to stop and let them catch up every now and then. One thing that was a little scary was the bridge that led to the waterfall. It was a little shaky about halfway through, but we made it to and back (keep looking straight if you're afraid of heights)! The waterfall was so beautiful and picturesque. There was a trail that you could go down to get a better, closer look of the waterfall. It was a tough hike to and back, which was 1.5 miles each, but it was definitely worth it! read more
10-25-2021 one of the reasons I wanted to make this spur of the moment trip to Oregon was to see a covered bridge. Researched and this was the closest one about a mile away from our destination, Lincoln City. Although we were coming at a bad time weather wise, the news reported a gale storm with coastal flooding and gusts 65-100 mph. I called the hotel manager about 6 a.m to check on the situation. She said it had calmed down quite a bit. Hubs was the driver and game. With the help of Yelp directions we found this place. It was cold in the 50s and rainy to boot. But she was still standing and a sight to behold. If not for the weather I would have wanted to walk through and take some photos closer up. I had read hikers come and there is a waterfall. read more
5 years ago
AWESOME suspension bridge to admire the BEAUTIFUL Drift Creek Falls with blue waters . This 3 mile trail was closed a couple of weeks in December and January but open now and remember to bring $5 USD in cash to buy your daily recreational pass. Getting there, according to Google and Apple Maps , FASTEST access from PDX metro is from Hwy 18 through 4.7 miles of unpaved Forest Service Road 17. It's a bit NARROW and 1 way only on some spots, an AWD vehicle is best. Also, there is NO CELL PHONE coverage from that point on if you're using AT&T or T-Mobile. There were 72 cars parked and the PARKING LOT has 35 parking spots , so it was a bit crowded due to the awesome low 50s °F weather. Both BATHROOMS were as clean as expected in this remote location. The pandemic has made us acutely aware of distance and masks, and ANTI-MASKERS. About 20% of the visitors didn't wear a mask and it was a bit tense to keep a distance from them at all times. There is a GORGEOUS forest that seems to have been inundated in moss, as if it was out of a bed time story. Have fun if you go, and please wear your mask. read more
Amazing suspension bridge and falls! The one way road is 7 miles from hwy 18 and there are fallen trees cut on either side. $5 day pass or NW Forest pass needed at trailhead. Lots of parking and pit toilets at the trailhead. Well graded trail. At some points you'll either climb over or under fallen trees. Prepare to get muddy but have fun! After you cross the impressive suspension bridge, keep going straight for another .25 miles down another switchback to the bottom of the falls where there is a little beach and a great rock area for photos. read more
3 years ago
What a wonderful hike! I went on a solo trek to the falls on a misty morning. My GPS said it was 8 miles away from my condo so I assumed it would be a quick drive. Wrong. The distance was short but because the road to get there was quite winding, a person really could only drive 20-39 mph. That is not said to dissuade anyone from taking the trip to the falls. Just a heads up. Drift Creek itself was wonderful. There were restrooms at the trailhead. Be aware, you need to purchase your pass online ahead of time because there is no cell service there. Also, the machine where you can pay for admittance is out of order. I had previously purchased a $35 Pacific Coast passport car tag which is good for a year of entrance to 16 Pacific Coast state and federal fee areas ( photo included). The trail is 1.5 miles to the fall and 1.5 miles back. To get to the falls, the walk seemed easy and mostly downhill. That worried me because I was thinking the return trip would be a beast. It was not, however, because there was a lot of flat walking to rest between climbing. I only had to stop to rest twice on the way back. There were beautiful sights and sounds throughout the hike. The suspension bridge was awesome and also very stable. It did not sway as many bridges do. The fall itself was picturesque and calming. read more
2 years ago
Beautiful hike we did early morning following breakfast. I really loved Lincoln City area for the beaches (without tons of people), but I wanted to get off the pavement for awhile. There was not a lot of people here, but it was late October so I don't know if that made a difference. I could see it being easily crowded in the height of summer. We ran into a few couples who were out to also enjoy the morning :) it is a $5 fee to go here. They offer bathrooms in the parking lot as well. The trail is around 3mi out and back and does not loop. It is a slow grade going down on your way out so it's all uphill on your way back ;) Oregon has a beautiful forest and we truly enjoyed taking in the morning sun and being surrounded by the beauty. It's definitely different from my Alaskan forests I call home. This is a well groomed trail. Would be great for families, couples or even a solo trek. There is a "table" made out of logs by the falls you could stop to have a snack at if you wish. The suspension bridge had my nerves going crazy as I'm terrified of heights, but I did it! It is very well built and a safe structure. read more
10 years ago
This place was amazing. Our family of teens and one 5 year old loved it. The 5 year old got a little tired and we heard a little whining but she was able to pull it off on her own. Pretty easy hike, if you are in any kind of decent shape, it will be a breeze. Gorgeous trails, very well maintained. A little muddy in places (we went in April), so you might want to wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty. The falls were gorgeous and the bridge was amazing - totally worth the short hike. There are serious bees on the trail (even in April) they followed us for most of the way so if you are allergic bring your epi pen just in case. The road to the site is winding and curvy, one of my kids thought she was going to puke due to car sickness. It is a little sketchy in some parts since it is one lane and cars can come quickly around the corners. Pave all the way and decent otherwise. 5.00 to purchase pass (bring exact change - no machine for debit cards). Wonderful little hike, glad we did it! read more
I loved this hike and the suspension bridges. We got there early, I highly recommend this as the parking lot definitely fills up. We got there around 9am. I think it was a couple miles, easy hike. We hiked with our dogs and in the morning it wasn't packed going down but got busier as we came back up. Pretty flat easy trail, some hills but not a hard trial with a ton of uneven places. The suspension bridge was a little weird feeling and scary to my, but I have a brain injury and am scared of nights and the feeling it gave me but it was still great and I'm so glad we did it and went early. There's a great little covered bridge on the way up that we took a picture out just cause it was cool. This hike could totally be done with kids. My husband doesn't think you could push a wheelchair up it as it goes up and down a bit. We just used google maps to get there and found it no problem and also looked at this website https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/?recid=42681 read more
4 years ago
This is one of my very favorite hikes in Oregon and here's why: 1. It's on the coast, just inland from Lincoln City with tight, winding roads to get there, flanked by spectacular forest views. 2. It's a pretty easy trail. I think 2.5 miles in, 2.5 miles out, slightly up hill. There are several bridges with streams and small waterfalls and lots of moss..by god, the lovely moss that lives here. 3. The spectacular suspension bridge over the gorge - so amazing. 4. The falls, plummeting over splayed basalt columns and crashing relentlessly onto the rocks below. And you can hike down to the foot of the river for a completely different view than the one from on the suspension bridge. 5. This trail is well maintained. 6. It has a small parking lot - sure in the summer this is probably a pain, but it keeps visitors down a bit, I'm guessing and that's ultimately a good thing. I hadn't been back to this place in 10 years and it was like little had changed. I love that, and I will hopefully be back before another 10 years has passed! read more
7 years ago
Great easy hike... Pretty flat, go to the bottom on the trail to the bottom of the falls!!! read more
9 years ago
This is an absolutely gorgeous hike with the reward of a suspension bridge and waterfall at the end. Bring water... you'll need it in the summer with our muggy weather. We didn't bring enough, and there are no water fountains. At the beginning of our adventure we had a view of the drift Creek Covered Bridge. The bridge was built in 1914 and looks as sturdy as ever, even though it was built over a century ago. read more
7 years ago
Awesome easy short hike. Well maintained trails. Waterfall is beautiful. Great trail to bring dogs. read more
7 years ago
Breathtaking landscape, amazing suspension bridge and beautiful waterfall. Well maintained trail. Hike about 1.9 miles each way. Benches along the way if you need to sit. Good for all ages. Went on a sunny day. I would recommend hiking boots or rubber boots especially if raining. The mostly paved road until parking area is about 10 miles. The restrooms/outhouses toilets smell bad. By far one of my favorite places to go. read more
8 years ago
This hike was amazingly beautiful and really quite easy. One member of our party did it in flip flops, and it was well worth the trip in. It's about 1.5 miles to the falls, and then you travel the 1.5 miles back, making a 3 mile round trip. There is an outhouse at the trail head. The falls are beautiful, but my favorite part was the suspension bridge. It felt quite safe, but I'm not afraid of heights. The forested area around the well-worn trail was also gorgeous. The trail was relatively busy, but everyone spaced themselves out well. The drive in is quite windy and narrow. I'm sure that if someone is prone to car sickness, they would get a little queasy on the ride in. However, once you make it past the winding road, it's so worth the trip. read more
8 years ago
It was quite an experience and worth the walk to physically see the suspension bridge and waterfall which is viewable on the bridge. read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
Hidden along the Oregon coast and up a winding road is a short path that leads to a majestic waterfall. ... To be fair, I'm a city dweller who isn't all that fond of nature so I feel that gives me the right to lay it out straight... It is VERY far off the beaten path, up a somewhat terrifying road leading you to what you are sure is going to be murderville (thankfully, I live to tell the tale). After you arrive at the parking lot (plenty of parking) the terrifying state of the port'o'potty makes you kick yourself for not peeing at the gas station. The short path is actually a 3 mile walk (round trip), to a suspension bridge over a small ravine (which I must admit, was completely awesome!). Where you can finally see the waterfall, which looked like... falling water. Okay, so that bit was true but I can honestly say that the walk was beautiful (bring water!!!), I would've made the trek just to see the bridge, and the waterfall was kind of majestic. It was an adventure and a nice day. read more
6 years ago
This was my favorite hike by far.... it is so beautiful and majestic! Pictures do no justice at all!! Can't wait to come back!! The trail is Suitable for beginners and does not feel like a total of three miles! read more
9 years ago
It's a short hike but don't wear flip flops like I did. Seriously. I think it's 1.25 miles in to the suspension bridge. We did this on a whim with my 6 and 3 year old. They both had flip flops on too (ok I didn't think it out but such is parenting) that being said they made it through with very little whining because the trail had enough to keep their minds busy. The suspension bridge was a first for myself and my husband and it was awesome! Kids thought so too. If your afraid of heights you will want to walk across as fast as you can cause your pretty high up and it does sway a bit. Waterfall was beautiful. You can go down to the bottom to splash in the water but we chose not to because of the sandal situation. 2 important call outs: this road is 1 way and very narrow so you have to take it slow and may need to pull to the side so other cars coming at you can get by. It's also very likely you will not have phone reception. You better make plans beforehand because we had to wait til we got back to hwy 101 before we could make any calls. Happy hiking! read more
7 years ago
This is a great trail! Suitable for children and walkers. We went on Christmas morning and there were about 10 other people there. The trail wasn't too long, but I'd recommend good shoes because it is a dirt trail. read more
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It was awesome, BUT i caution .. The week i went up was the second week of December and there had just been a lot of weather and winter storms. There were trees down all over the road.. Apparently many had been cut away by someone earlier but much of the remnants were still all over the road in both directions as there are two ways in to the Falls from 18 and 101. I got a little lost coming in from 18 as my GPS /Siri had me all over the place , plus once you get down there you will very likely not have service. There are wooden signs indicating the way coming jn from 18, look for them. Once you get there you are supposed to pay a $5 fee and drop in box and put tag on your mirror. The hike takes about 30 minutes i suppose. It suppose to be only 1.5 miles but seemed longer .. It will most likely be wet and a little muddy but not too bad considering all the rain we just had. I would assume you'll spend a good 15-20 minutes at least taking pictures etc once you get to the bridge and then down to the bottom of the falls. So plan your time accordingly. I got there a little later than i wouldve liked and was the last one out by about 3:15 pm, sun goes down about 4:45pm right now and in the woods in the winter it seemed like it was much closer to 4:45. Overall though it was an awesome experience. read more
11 years ago
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