Rockaway Beach Old Growth Nature Preserve, Rockaway Beach: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#1 of 6 Parks in Rockaway Beach

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.81

0.0 km from the center of Rockaway Beach

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947 Hwy 101 So, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

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What is the rating of Rockaway Beach Old Growth Nature Preserve?: Rockaway Beach Old Growth Nature Preserve is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 54 reviews.
How does Rockaway Beach Old Growth Nature Preserve rank in Rockaway Beach?: Rockaway Beach Old Growth Nature Preserve is #1 of 6 Parks in Rockaway Beach by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Rockaway Beach Old Growth Nature Preserve located?: 947 Hwy 101 So, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 — 0.0 km from the center of Rockaway Beach.

Reviews (8)

le bleu 2024 Apr 06

Rockaway Beach Old Growth Nature Preserve

It was an awesome walk and I had a powerful experience that I believe was sent by God. Peaceful and relaxing.

T T 2023 Jul 30

This place is located right off the side of 101 south of Rockaway Beach and features a boardwalk traversing an area of swamps and old growth forest. The area is preserving cedar wetlands, apparently once common along the coast and now rare, and the trail ends in a grove with some massive cedar trees, one estimated at 800 or more years old. Pretty cool. It's absolutely worth stopping by if in the area.

Allyn Berry Graves 2023 Jun 25

Beautiful place, well built. I'd love to explore the other trails once they are open.

M 2023 Feb 17

This is one of the coolest hikes I have ever been on and it's right off the 101. I highly recommend it! It has a boardwalk trail because it is so swampy and it absolutely stunning. Perfect for any fitness level.

Josh Wilson 2022 Aug 05

Nice place for a short walk with some good views. The boardwalk takes you to the biggest tree in Oregon. Good place to take the kids for something easy.

Selma Barreras-Williams 2022 Jul 19

This was such an easy hike and beautiful hike. Wood walkway the entire way to the old growth cedar well maintained and clean. There is also a small dirt trail for those who what to walk through the woods that loops around back to the main trail, so not worries about getting lost. The only thing missing were signs informational signage.

Ed Lee 2022 Apr 29

One of the few places you
explore an ancient bog with
old-growth trees.

A hidden gem in Rockaway
for many years until an
elevated walkway was built
through the bog.

The trail is just over a mile
long and takes you through
old Sitka Spruce and Red
Cedar trees.

There is a picnic table and
viewing platform if you
go left at the trail junction.

The trail will take you a giant
Red Cedar Trail that is over
five hundred years old.

This a walkway around this
old tree and is amazing to
look at.

There is a number of
interesting plants to
look at as you hike through
the bog, which is fed by
two springs.

The parking lot is on
Washington Street near
the Welcome to Rockaway
sign if you are driving
North on Highway 101.

A nice place to spend an
afternoon hiking an old
bog with old growth trees.

Gina Levine 2021 Jun 15

Must see! Easy wooden path, family friendly, dog friendly. We spotted many birds, slugs, frogs and fish. We took the trail loop back. It was muddy but beautiful and our kids (6 and 8) had loads of fun jumping puddles and balancing on logs. Plus- clean porta potty in the parking lot. Highly recommend.