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Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln City, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastHilly

Dog-friendly trails through rhododendron groves, forests, and wetlands (easy to moderate).

What runners say about Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (72 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“This is a mostly flat natural area with well maintained and well marked trails mostly through dense understory, although there are other habitats too.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“This is a great,moderate hike in a beautiful forest.”

👟 good for all levels 5 mentions

“If you wanna go for an easy family friendly walk while out visiting the coast then is the trial.”

This is a mostly flat natural area with well maintained and well marked trails mostly through dense understory, although there are other habitats too. Some areas are like walking through a tunnel maze, and it is very easy to get lost. There are multiple entrances and exits.

★★★★☆ — Max , Sep 2021

Quiet maze like easy trails tucked away in the wetlands of lincoln city. A nice peaceful neighborhood so please respect. Dogs allowed.

★★★★★ — Terri , Dec 2021

A nice place to go for a walk in by yourself, with others and or even with you pets for it is pet friendly.

★★★★★ — Mrsravenstar , Aug 2022

Great small network of trails through a diverse ecosystem. Takes under an hour to hike, no bathrooms and there is a small pullout for parking. Please pack out what you pack in.

★★★★★ — Josh , Sep 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 72 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

Flat & fast 5 mentions

“This is a mostly flat natural area with well maintained and well marked trails mostly through dense understory, although there are other habitats too.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“A nice place to go for a walk in by yourself, with others and or even with you pets for it is pet friendly.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“This is a great,moderate hike in a beautiful forest.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“nice shady walking spot, only about a mile for the main loop.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“I just wish there was more elevation gain, but for where it is located its a great easy hike.”

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Plan your run at Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelincolncity.org
  • Phone+1 541-996-1274

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead

1323 SW 63rd St, Lincoln City, OR 97367

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.