Fort Clatsop

Fort to Sea Trail

Location: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Astoria

Distance/Difficulty: 6.5 miles, moderate. elevation gain: 350 feet

Type of Trail/Surface: Forest trail, gravel, clay

Features/Description: Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and view the Pacific Ocean from Clatsop Ridge. Wind your way through stands of Western hemlock and Sitka spruce and listen for the trill of the winter wrens and flowing water. The hike ends in the grasslands and coastal dunes at Sunset Beach.

Amenities: Restrooms at Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and at Sunset Beach State Park

Parking: Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Sunset Beach State Park

Additional Information: No water available along trail

Contact: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, (503) 861-2471 www.nps.gov/lewi

Dogs Allowed?: Yes, leashed, but only in certain sections of the trail. Contact a ranger for further information.

Netul River Trail

Location: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Astoria

Distance/Difficulty: 1.5 miles, easy

Type of Trail/Surface: Forest trail, gravel, boardwalk and cement sidewalk

Features/Description: Hike along lush riverbanks and tall evergreens where river otters play and majestic bald eagles nest. River action provides plenty of diving ducks and fishing herons. This easy trail has informative interpretive panels that tell the story of the early logging days in Clatsop County.

Amenities: Restrooms at Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and at Netul Landing

Parking: Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Netul Landing

Additional Information: No water available along trail

Contact: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, (503) 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi

Dogs Allowed?: Yes, on leash.