31 and can be found taking the same Forest Service Road 1861 west from Highway 101. Like the Upper Trailhead, Harts Cove is open from July 16 to Dec. The lower and upper trails connect for a six-mile out-and-back adventure surrounded by natural beauty. This makes for a level, two-mile, out-and-back hike to reach the upper viewpoint. This hike is easier than the lower trailhead-accessible by taking Forest Service Road 1861 west from Highway 101 to the trailhead. To protect the endangered Silver Spotted Butterfly, the Upper Trailhead of Cascade Head is only open from July 16 to Dec. Nature Conservancy Trail – Upper Trailhead (currently closed)

Travel west from Highway 101 down Three Rocks Road to Knight Park, where the trailhead can be found following the shoulder of Savage Road. While terrain can be challenging, the view of the Salmon River Estuary and Pacific coastline is worth it. Open year-round, this four-mile-long, out-and-back trail covers the north and south sides of the headlands. Nature Conservancy Trail – Lower Trailhead Oregon's only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is a protected wildlife sanctuary-removal of foliage, hunting, camping, fires, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed to help preserve this delicate habitat. Three miles north of Lincoln City, Cascade Head offers out-and-back trails with breathtaking views of the Oregon coastline and the Salmon River Estuary.

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