Tillamook State Forest

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Gems in Tillamook State Forest - 1

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A woman with a backpack stands on the edge of a rocky cliff with a forested mountain range extending off in the distance beyond and in front of her.

Cedar Butte Ledge

(1) Rockawa…, OR

Recommended Routes in Tillamook State Forest - 6

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Gales Creek - Storey Burn Trail Loop

7.5 mi 12.0 km • 1,455' Up 443.56 m Up • 1,455' Down 443.49 m Down

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Lush forest and ferns start the Kings Mountain Trail

Elk and Kings Mountain Loop

10.1 mi 16.3 km • 3,576' Up 1089.88 m Up • 3,575' Down 1089.69 m Down

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A log bridge crosses a clear stream under a canopy of red alders.

Historic Hiking Trail Loop

8.0 mi 12.8 km • 1,071' Up 326.42 m Up • 1,075' Down 327.58 m Down

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You'll know you have made it when you see the sign.

Elk Mountain Out-and-Back

2.7 mi 4.3 km • 1,944' Up 592.56 m Up • 1,944' Down 592.41 m Down

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A wooden sign says "Elk Creek Trail" next to a trail that goes along a stream, which has a bridge across it.

Elk Mountain to Elk Creek Loop

8.0 mi 12.8 km • 2,594' Up 790.74 m Up • 2,622' Down 799.17 m Down

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Diamond Mill Footbridge over the Wilson River, a wooden arch suspension bridge.

Wilson River Trail: Kings Mtn Trailhead to Jones Creek Trailhead

7.4 mi 12.0 km • 1,521' Up 463.52 m Up • 1,677' Down 511.13 m Down

Tillamook State Forest Hiking

116 Miles 186 Kilometers of Trail
6 Recommended Routes
1 Gem
5 Easy Trails
15 Intermediate Trails
8 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Tillamook State Forest - 22

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0.7 mi 1.2 km #1Cedar Butte Trail Difficult Bay City, OR	Difficult	Bay City, OR	1
4.5 mi 7.2 km #2Wilson River Wagon Road Trail Intermediate Banks, OR	Intermediate	Banks, OR	3
23.5 mi 37.7 km #3Wilson River Trail Intermediate/Difficult Banks, OR	Intermediate/Difficult	Banks, OR	3
2.3 mi 3.6 km #4Gravelle Brothers Trail Intermediate Banks, OR	Intermediate	Banks, OR	3
2.2 mi 3.5 km #5Triple C Trail Easy/Intermediate Banks, OR	Easy/Intermediate	Banks, OR	3
9.9 mi 15.9 km #6Gales Creek Trail Intermediate/Difficult Banks, OR	Intermediate/Difficult	Banks, OR	5
3.9 mi 6.3 km #7Elk Mountain Trail Difficult Banks, OR	Difficult	Banks, OR	2
3.1 mi 4.9 km #8Step Creek Trail Easy/Intermediate Banks, OR	Easy/Intermediate	Banks, OR	2
1.7 mi 2.8 km #9Nels Rogers Trail Intermediate Banks, OR	Intermediate	Banks, OR	2
3.5 mi 5.6 km #10Kings Mountain Trail Difficult Banks, OR	Difficult	Banks, OR	1

Photos of Tillamook State Forest - 37

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Video review of the Kings Mountain from NF Wilson River Hike with footage of it's features and terrain

Dec 16, 2021 near Banks, OR

A log bridge crosses a clear stream under a canopy of red alders.

Aug 20, 2020 near Banks, OR

Lush forest and ferns start the Kings Mountain Trail

Sep 24, 2019 near Banks, OR

A rope helps on one of the steepest sections

Sep 24, 2019 near Banks, OR

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Mar 29, 2021 near Banks, OR

University Falls tumbles over a stepped rock face onto a pile of huge logs, surrounded by moss and red alder.

Aug 20, 2020 near Banks, OR

Kilchis Falls drops in a misty veil from a height of perhaps 30 feet, hitting a ledge about halfway down and falling again into a shallow pool, surrounded by greenery.

Aug 20, 2020 near Rockawa…, OR

View from the top of Cedar Butte, trees and mountains extending away into the distance.

Aug 20, 2020 near Rockawa…, OR