Bandon Dunes Hike

Bandon Dunes. | Courtesy from South Coast Striders

Bandon Dunes is more than just a world-renowned golf resort.  It also offers more than six miles of trails on the resort grounds.  Join the South Coast Striders as they plan to explore the trails. There are two hike options, and long hike and a short hike. 

Long Hike: 6 mile scenic loop trail with woodlands, dunes, wetlands, a labyrinth and possibly a side trip to the beach at Bandon Dunes Resort.  Rated moderate.

Short Hike: There are several opportunities to shorten the walk and return to the starting point.

You can end the trip at the Trails End Grill where you can eat your sack lunch or order from the menu.  There is a pavilion with a gas fireplace to warm you if there is a March chill in the air.

Location and Time

Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot near McKee's Pub at Bandon Dunes.

From the north, take Hwy 101 south from Coos Bay for about 18 miles and turn right at north entrance to Bandon Dunes Resort (Randolph Rd).  Continue past guard station, turn right at stop sign, then follow signs to the main lodge (which will be a left turn).  Turn into  parking lot on right and go to north end, past McKee's Pub.

From the south, take Hwy 101 north from Bandon for about three miles.  Turn left into the south entrance to the Bandon Dunes resort (Fahy Rd., becoming Round Lake Rd.) and follow signs to the main lodge (about two miles).   You will take a left toward the main lodge, followed by a right into the parking lot.  Go to the north end of the lot (past Mckee's Pub).