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hike: Wilson River Trail – Jones Creek to Footbridge

February 20, 2023

This section of the Wilson River Trail between the Jones Creek and the Footbridge trailheads provides an easy hike through coastal forest with several riverside access points.

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hike: Wilson River Trail – Elk Creek to Kings section

February 4, 2023

This section of the Wilson River Trail in Oregon’s Coast Range goes from the Elk Creek trailhead to the Kings Mountain trailhead. Along the way, the trail charms with cascading creeks and moss-covered boulders and trees.

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hike: Wilson River Trail – Elk Creek to Idiot Creek Road

July 11, 2022

This section of the Wilson River Trail in Oregon’s Coast Range goes from the Elk Creek trailhead to the Idiot Creek trailhead.

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hike: Wilson River Trail – Jones Creek to Kings Mountain trailhead

March 6, 2022

This shuttle hike on the Wilson River Trail begins at the Jones Creek trailhead and ends at the Kings Mountain trailhead. Along the way, travel through dense forest filled with moss and ferns. Highlights including Lester Creek Falls and views of the Coast Range mountains.

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hike: Wilson River Trail – Keenig to Jones section

February 5, 2022

Located in the Oregon Coast Range, the Wilson River Trail runs for about 24 miles with multiple trailheads located just off Highway 6. This is part one of our plan to hike the entire length of the trail in sections.

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hike: Wilson River Trail – Lester Creek Pinnacles

November 27, 2020

This after-Thanksgiving hike on the Wilson River Trail featured ferns in a mossy forest and views of the Oregon Coast Range mountains.

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