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Roads End State Recreation Site
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,266 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln City, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Roads End State Recreation Site'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.
Secluded recreational area featuring a beach, picnicking, a viewing area, restrooms & wildlife.
What runners say about Roads End State Recreation Site
“Very clean, actually the cleanest beach on the Oregon coast I've ever seen.”
“A Great Spot for Relaxation with Beautiful Scenery A wonderful place to relax with beautiful views, but there are only a few picnic tables available.”
“Beach is an easy walk down the hill from the parking area, although not accessible to wheelchairs.”
This review is specifically for the Secret Beach at the northernmost end of Lincoln Beach. It was a place that I read about and few people get to see as it is not readily accessible.
Had a great day here enjoying the sun and surf. Beach is an easy walk down the hill from the parking area, although not accessible to wheelchairs. We enjoyed the walk all the way up the beach to the 'secret' cove, which was gorgeous. The kites that were flying were amazing to see as well.
This was a really fun and interesting beach to be able to go down on our last day on the coast. The access was simple and easy to locate which was fantastic; the trail down to the beach was mostly paved half way down before turning into large cobble stone type rocks- be careful!
A Great Spot for Relaxation with Beautiful Scenery A wonderful place to relax with beautiful views, but there are only a few picnic tables available. The path to the beach isn't well-developed, making it a bit slippery with pebbles.
Trail conditions & character
“A Great Spot for Relaxation with Beautiful Scenery A wonderful place to relax with beautiful views, but there are only a few picnic tables available.”
“Available parking in a relatively small lot, not many people, quiet, plus— saw crabs and seagulls and even a dragonfly!”
“We got the bathrooms on the way out and they were clean, and the hand soap was full!”
“Go to the right you can take a short walk to a little cove with boulders to climb and rocks to hound.”
“If you or your family needs special access (wheelchair or limited mobility) try further south (15th Street).”
“There is paved path torn beach but to get off the path and onto beach sand, it might be challenging, elderly definitely will need help.”
“We went right and enjoyed finding many agates along the rocky patches of the beach as well as walking in the warm sand to start our morning off right.”
Plan your run at Roads End State Recreation Site
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteoregonstateparks.org
- Phone+1 800-551-6949
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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