Dune and Creek Trail Hike

Dellenback Dunes. | Photo Courtesy of South Coast Striders

The South Coast Striders are hosting alternative versions of a hike in the Oregon Dunes on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. There will be a couple of options for their hike.  The first is a shorter hike of about five miles, across the dunes, to the beach and back.  This can be shortened even more by turning around before the beach.

The longer hike options will be a nine-mile-total hike to the beach on the John Dellenback Dune Trail, then south along the beach, with a return across the dunes from near Tenmile Creek.  Although this is a spectacular trail, it can be a very difficult hike in loose sand if it doesn’t rain prior to the hike.  It is suggested that you dress in layers, bring plenty of water, and pack a lunch. The hike could take close to five hours, so be prepared. 

The difficulty of both of these hikes comes from walking in loose sand...and the occasional steeper climbs up some dunes.

The South Coast Striders will meet at the Dellenback Dunes Trail head at 10 a.m.  All are welcome to join.

Directions:  From Coos Bay Visitor Center, travel north on Hwy. 101 - 15.4 miles to John Dellenback Dunes Trail on left next to S. Eel Creek Campground.

Carpool Sites and departure times:

• Bay Area Visitor Center—9:20 a.m.
• Rays in Bandon—8:50 a.m.
• Coquille Visitor Center—8:50 a.m.
• Battle Rock Park Visitor Center—8:10 a.m.
• Reedsport Visitor Center -  9:25 a.m.

If you have any questions regarding these hikes, email southcoaststriders@canopyweb.com.