22.7 hr
Overview
A unique non-technical canyon / hiking / backpacking destination: this is a 16mi+ section of the abandoned railroad line along the Salmonberry River through the Oregon coast range. Non-technical does not mean easy, however. The route is largely abandoned, overgrown, and it is far more dangerous than your average hike. This is absolutely not a route for the inexperienced. The route used to be an active train line used for hauling lumber out from the coast, until large sections were damaged/destroyed by the Great Coastal Gale of 2007 . Between the start at Cochran Pond and the Nehalem River takeout there are 18+ railway bridges you walk across, including two massive wooden trestle bridges, and at least nine tunnels. The full route is commonly done as an overnight hike, although strong hikers could do it as a day trip with an early start. An out-and-back hike from Cochran Pond to see the two large trestle bridges and the first couple tunnels is popular.
Trail Stats
90.9 km
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