Take An Easy Forest Hike On Oregon S Sweet Creek Trail

If you’re looking for a beautiful, lush, green trail along a creek and through the forest in Oregon that is perfect for hikers of all levels, then look no further than the Sweet Creek Trail.

This trail is all of the above and it’s one that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Not only does this trail feature wooden bridges, mossy rocks and trees, and lots of photo opportunities, but you’ll be rewarded at the end by the impressive Sweet Creek Falls.

Although the trailhead for the Sweet Creek Trail is a ten-mile detour off Highway 126, it’s worth the trip. You’ll love this trail.

There is so much beauty in the over 600-acre Siuslaw National Forest. It stretches from the shores of the Pacific Ocean into the mountains of the Oregon Coast Range. Right in the middle of this forest, near Mapleton, you’ll find the Sweet Creek Trail.

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The Sweet Creek Trail is short enough that it is easy for hikers of all ages and levels, but it’s long enough that a journey along it can fill a lazy afternoon. At the end you’ll find Sweet Creek Falls, and what a reward it is!

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On your journey to the falls, you’ll pass a number of small pools that are great for wading or simply observing.

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There isn’t much elevation gain on this trail, but you will have to climb a few steps along the way. You can bring your dog along, but you’ll have to keep him or her on a leash.

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You’ll find a number of beautiful overlooks and photo opportunities along the boardwalks. These can get slippery when wet, though, so hold onto the railing.

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This trail is kid-friendly. Your child will love watching the water rush over the rocks below.

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Even if you don’t make it all the way to Sweet Creek Falls at the end, you can check out several other smaller waterfalls along the way.

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This trail is so lovely you’ll want to come back time and time again. However, it can get crowded; try it early in the morning if you want it all to yourself.

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The Sweet Creek Trail is an easy trail that everyone can enjoy. It’s a trail that will stick with you for a long time. The sights and sounds of this adventure are unforgettable. If you want a taste of true Oregon in just over two miles, this is the trail for you.