5.0 hr
Overview
While this is entirely a road hike, it is a good winter destination for those seeking snow-free zones in the dead of winter. The North Fork Nehalem River is regarded as one of the best winter steelhead fisheries in the country, but most of the activity is just downstream from this hike below the North Nehalem Fish Hatchery and the busy months are December and January. The following months, February and March, see a wild steelhead run that carries farther up the river, so during that time you might meet a handful of fishermen while hiking the North Fork Road. The first three miles of this outing is on gated McCracken Woodlands land, and after that you’ll be in the Clatsop State Forest. Along the way, while clearcuts are also part of the scenery, you’ll also get frequent views of the river and its numerous cascades and small waterfalls. From Upper North Fork Falls , you can continue up Fall Creek Road to see more forest waterfalls . The North Fork Road is good packed gravel, so this route also makes for a leisurely bike excursion.
Trail Stats
18.3 km
154 m
151 m
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