Cummins Creek Trail

Overview

With the trailhead just a quarter mile off Hwy 101, there's no reason not to enjoy this trail if you're traveling down the Oregon coast. One could ride up and back the lower two-thirds, which is easy; up and back the whole trail which is a bit more taxing; or combine with the Cummins Creek Loop trail for a more satisfying advanced loop. With any option, it's a fantastic short ride with minimal time commitment. Expect to see hikers along this trail.<br><br>The trail is smooth and wide for the first 1.3 miles as it ascends gradually to a junction where the Cummins Creek Loop trail comes in on the left. Keeping to the right, the trail continues on a similar grade along the old road bed, but becomes much narrower for another mile and a half. <br><br>At this point, 2.8 miles and 675' above the trailhead, the trail abruptly begins climbing at a much steeper and rougher grade, gaining 500' in the next half mile, before reaching the upper junction with the Cummins Creek Loop trail.<br><br>The Cummins Creek trail continues uphill, passing a short spur on the right leading to a viewpoint, before easing off and then descending slightly to the Cummins Peak Road.

Trail Stats

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About 2 miles up Cummins Creek trail

About 2 miles up Cummins Creek trail

Trail gets narrower before the steep climb

Trail gets narrower before the steep climb

Bumpy climbing up the Cummins Creek trail

Bumpy climbing up the Cummins Creek trail

Cummins Creek trail near Cummins Peak Road trailhead

Cummins Creek trail near Cummins Peak Road trailhead

Smooth cruising on lower Cummins Creek trail

Smooth cruising on lower Cummins Creek trail

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