Lower Nehalem Road Beach Route
Total Miles
11.1
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This route is a nice backcountry route that leads from HWY 26 towards Nehalem Bay. The first section of this road is paved and then turns into 11 miles of gravel. There are a couple of state-run campgrounds along the route, as well as many dispersed camping spots right along the river. It's a very scenic drive with the river flowing alongside and a few small waterfalls dropping from the cliff sides. During the right time of year, there are great fishing opportunities.
Photos of Lower Nehalem Road Beach Route
Difficulty
The road has many potholes and gets to single wide in a few areas. Most vehicles will make the road just fine as long it's taken slow.
Status Reports
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