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Regatta Nature Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 241 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln City, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Regatta Nature Trail'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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Family-friendly park with a playground and a short hiking trail featuring old-growth forest.

What runners say about Regatta Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (241 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful views, amenities for all ages and the grounds are meticulously cares for.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Beautiful views, amenities for all ages and the grounds are meticulously cares for.”

Always come here when we visit the coast. Great place to let the kids play and run off some energy.

★★★★★ — Danny , Jul 2023

Twists, turns, hills & more. Don't miss the 480 yr old tree on the trail! (don't touch)

★★★★☆ — #Empathyisthemeaningoflife , Oct 2023

I have always loved this park, we lived here when I was a kid and helped build it with my parents and the community. It has maintained a good quality and has lots of room to run to wear the kids out! I still bring my own children here when I'm around and they love it very much too.

★★★★★ — Dennis , May 2023

An above average park. I've lived in Oregon most of my life and have been to Lincoln City thousands of times, and I've always thought that the beach was the only attraction for the outdoors type. I saw the Regatta Park and Nature Trail on the map and now i've got a second favorite place to go.

★★★★★ — Continuous , Mar 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful views, amenities for all ages and the grounds are meticulously cares for.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“What a great activity park, musical instruments, swimming, castle/fort, BBQ area, swinging, parking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The bathrooms are spotless and the playground had me wishing i was a kid again.”

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Plan your run at Regatta Nature Trail

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitelincolncity.org
  • Phone+1 541-996-2154

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 Regatta Nature Trail

2700 NE 14th St, Lincoln City, OR 97367

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Running trails near Lincoln City

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Regatta Park

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Recreational park offering a children's playground with views of the lake & a swimming dock.

under a mile away

Spring Lake Open Space

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MixedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park with a paved path, an easy trail and a kid-friendly hike, plus a lake.

under a mile away

Friends of the Wildwood Open Space

4.6 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

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LoopScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park with walking trails and woodland, plus views of the coastline.

under a mile away

Devil's Lake Boardwalk Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 67 reviews

Lincoln City, OR

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly hiking area offering opportunities to view birds and lilies.

under a mile away

Hostetler Park

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Lincoln City, OR

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D River State Recreation Site

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,454 reviews

Lincoln City, OR

MixedScenic

The D River flows just 120 ft. from Devils Lake into the ocean at this state-administered area.

1.0 miles away

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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.