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Recreation Region: Cascade Head

Hart's Cove Trailhead

There is a seasonal area closure from January 1 to July 15 to protect sensitive nesting habitat. During this time, please do not hike on any roads, trails, or off-trail areas on National Forest lands north of the Salmon River. The exception is The Rainforest Trail, which remains open to hiking use year-round. This seasonal closure does not apply to lands managed by The Nature Conservancy.

This is the trailhead for Hart's Cove Trail #1303.

Current Conditions
Due to a landslide in 2021, Forest Road 1861, is closed to vehicle traffic from Hwy 101. The landslide washed out a section of the road approximately half a mile from Highway 101, creating impassable conditions. Tillamook County emergency response is limited in the Cascade Head area. There is a seasonal area closure from January 1 to July 15 to protect sensitive nesting habitat. The exception is The Rainforest Trail, which remains open to hiking use year-round. This seasonal closure does not apply to lands managed by The Nature Conservancy.

Reservations

General Information

July 16 - December 31

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

An office with a green roof and brown siding

Address: 31525 Highway 22 Hebo, OR 97122
Phone: (503) 392-5100
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on Thursdays. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: r6_siuslaw_WWWeb_Front_Desk@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

From Lincoln City, OR travel north 4.5 miles to the junction of Highway 101 and Highway 18, travel north 3.3 miles to Forest Service Road 1861, west of Highway 101. The trailhead is located at the end of the road, approximately 4 miles. 

From Tillamook, OR travel approximately 46 miles south to the junction of Highway 101 and Highway 18.  Travel north 3.3 miles to Forest Service Road 1861, west of Highway 101.  The trailhead is located at the end of the road, approximately 4 miles.

Due to the landslide on FSR 1861, vehicles will need to park at the junction of Hwy 101 and FSR 1861. 

Trail Map (Geospatial PDF)

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 13th, 2025