Take a walk through the forest right in the heart of Lincoln City. We’ll start on the short boardwalk that overlooks a marsh, looking for raptors and sparrows. As we enter the woods, we’ll look for year round residents such as woodpeckers, chickadees, and kinglets, along with wintering sparrows. With luck, we’ll spot a flock of warblers. 

Sponsorship: Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.

Length, difficulty/conditions: The boardwalk is wide and accessible. As we enter the woods, the trail becomes more narrow and uneven as we walk, and is often muddy with some elevation changes. Good shoes and walking sticks are recommended. The trail is about .5 miles up and back. If we decide to continue through the streets at the far end of the trail, the total walk is about 2 miles. 

Facilities: None

Directions: In Lincoln City. From Hwy 101, turn east on NE 14th which becomes NE West Devils Lake Road. Continue 1.4 miles to the open space. We will meet at the trailhead on NE West Devils Lake Rd. There is limited parking along the street at the trailhead. 

General info: All of our Seven Capes bird walks are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. No prior experience is needed and you do not need to pre-register. The walks are led by experienced birders  and we provide the free use of binoculars and field guides. Dress for coastal weather as we hold our birdwalks rain or shine. Please remember to bring water. Note that dogs are not allowed on these walks.

Photo by Ruth Shelly