Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway

LENGTH 135 Miles | DIFFICULTY Moderate | 100% Paved

Nearby cities: Port Orford

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Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway offers visitors a wild and scenic river, lush cranberry bogs, towering basalt seastacks and vast ocean views. The 60- mile ride is anchored in the quaint fishing hamlet of Port Orford, the oldest town on the Oregon coast. Here you can count on a great cup of coffee, and you’ll find a quiet, locally-owned hotel and an eclectic art gallery.

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A wild and scenic river, lush cranberry bogs, towering basalt seastacks and vast ocean views await riders on the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway.

The 60- mile ride is anchored in the quaint fishing hamlet of Port Orford, the oldest town on the Oregon coast. Here you can count on a great cup of coffee, and you’ll find a quiet, locally-owned hotel and an eclectic art gallery.

You can complete the route in one day or take your time with several out-and-back rides.

A perfect start point is Battle Rock Park in Port Orford, named for a historic battle between Native Americans and European settlers. You’ll enjoy views of Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve, a protected habitat for marine mammals and nesting shorebirds.

The bikeway travels for 17 miles along the scenic Elk River, past pools teeming with native salmon and trout and a beautiful old-growth forest. Visit the Elk River Fish Hatchery or cool off at one of Elk River’s many swimming holes.

A steady, yet not too steep climb will bring you to Cape Blanco State Park, situated on the westernmost point of Oregon. At the tip of the cape stands Cape Blanco Lighthouse, the oldest working lighthouse, built in 1870.

Another out-and-back ride just a few easy miles from Port Orford leads to Paradise Point State Recreation Site, where you can pedal right up to a sandy beach with sunset-worthy ocean views.

If your legs are up for a very steep one-mile hill challenge, a climb to Port Orford Heads State Park will reward you with history and scenery. Short trails lead to remnants of the town’s history as a Coast Guard lifeboat station during World War II. Inspiring panoramic views of the rugged coastline show how far you’ve come—on a clear day, you’ll see Paradise Point, Cape Blanco and the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve.

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Information about road conditions from Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripCheck.