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Spyglass Ridge Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln City, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Spyglass Ridge 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.

Natural surfaceLoopScenicHilly

Forest and trail hike options with easy to moderate ratings.

What runners say about Spyglass Ridge Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (103 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Beautiful forested trails, well maintained with lots of varied terrain”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful country, I got here during the dry season so not many mushrooms but will always enjoy nature trails.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“A great easy hike in the middle of Lincoln City.”

Beautiful forested trails, well maintained with lots of varied terrain

★★★★★ — Joanne , Jul 2020

A great easy hike in the middle of Lincoln City. Perfect for a quick jaunt. There's 2 trails inside this area. Take them all!!! Work up your heart rate so you can eat the cookie without guilt.

★★★★★ — Tabitha , Aug 2023

Beautiful country, I got here during the dry season so not many mushrooms but will always enjoy nature trails. Sure beats all the snowflakes in the cities

★★★★★ — Old , Aug 2021

We enjoyed this wooded trail! Our 6 and 9 year old did great, and the scenery was beautiful. There are some inclines just as a note, nothing crazy. If you hang a left at the beginning, you won't begin the hike with a large incline. Lots of mushrooms and birds to enjoy looking at.

★★★★★ — Brooke , Apr 2024

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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 7 mentions

“Beautiful country, I got here during the dry season so not many mushrooms but will always enjoy nature trails.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“If you hang a left at the beginning, you won't begin the hike with a large incline.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“It was very pretty, but no specific destination was in mind as it’s a loop.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Spyglass Ridge Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • 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 Spyglass Ridge Trailhead

3340 SE Harbor Dr, 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.

Agnes Creek Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Lincoln City, OR

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly area for hiking, forest bathing, and spotting mushrooms.

under a mile away

Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

1.4 miles away

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.

2.0 miles 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.

2.0 miles away

Hostetler Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Lincoln City, OR

2.0 miles away

Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge

4.6 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Lincoln City, OR

2 miScenicDog-friendly

568 acres of protected coastal & estuary habitat for hiking, kayaking, bank fishing & birdwatching.

2.5 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.