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Yaquina Bay Bridge Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Newport, Oregon · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Yaquina Bay Bridge 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.
Peaceful trail below the Yaquina Bay Bridge leading to a beach with views of the coast.
What runners say about Yaquina Bay Bridge Trail
“This was a beautiful and scenic spot to take the dogs out for a small walk.”
“It is a nice peaceful walk, away from the crowds of the bay front.”
This trail runs from near the Coast Guard station, under the bridge and out to the beach. It is a nice peaceful walk, away from the crowds of the bay front. Excellent views.
If you have a State Park permit, parking at the Yaquina Bay State Park day-use area across the bridge will be much more convenient. Walking past the lighthouse along the beach and the jetty trail will cover approximately 2.10 miles and will take about an hour if walked at a leisurely pace.
Nice path to get great views of the bridge. There is an annoying fence on the way though so you cannot take easily pictures while on the trail
This was a beautiful and scenic spot to take the dogs out for a small walk. Beautiful beach views and very small crowds, at least during the week. Would highly recommend
Trail conditions & character
“This was a beautiful and scenic spot to take the dogs out for a small walk.”
“It is a nice peaceful walk, away from the crowds of the bay front.”
“The small blacktop trails wander all over the hills and through the trees and bushes from the bridge all the way down to the parking area.”
Plan your run at Yaquina Bay Bridge Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteyaquina-trail.jany.io
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Newport
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,659 reviews
Beach & bluff terrain known for its historic lighthouse plus swimming, fishing, picnicking & hiking.
Yaquina Bay North Viewpoint
4.8 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Park featuring a 70-year-old bridge over the Yaquina River.
Yaquina Bay Estuary Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Paved walkway along the coastline of the Yaquina Bay estuary and the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Mike Miller Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Park with well-maintained hiking trails of varying lengths through old-growth forest, good for families.
