Fort Stevens State Park, OR

Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2009

FORT STEVENS STATE PARK

Coffenbury Lake Hiking Trail

Scenic views of this coastal dune lake abound on the 2-mile trail. Birders will especially enjoy the abundant wildlife that call Coffenbury Lake home. $3 day-use parking fee.

Jetty Trail ? Fort Stevens Historic Area

The three-quarter mile loop trail is a true hike through history as it leads past the beginning of the South Jetty, the Civil War earthworks fort, a Clatsop longhouse representation and onto World War II gun batteries with spectacular views of the Columbia River thrown in as a bonus. $3 day-use parking fee.

Bike Trails-various locations

Fort Stevens offers a vast bicycle trail network with more than nine miles of paved trail. These trails lead to the historic Peter Iredale shipwreck, Battery Russell, Coffenbury Lake and military museum as well as sand dune, wetlands and forest areas. Trailheads for this trail are at various locations around the park.

Horseback Riding Trails at Fort Stevens State Park

Oregon Equestrian Trails Web link

Horseback riders have numerous options at Fort Stevens State Park. The equestrian area at Parking Lot ?A? provides access to open ocean beaches. If you are interested in riding trails, the newest part of the park, DeLaura Beach offers miles of trail that winds through forest and dune. Equestrian access is restricted to these two areas, and horses are not allowed on paved trail or roadways.

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