John Dellenback Dunes Trailhead — Attraction in Oregon

Northwest forest pass or a 5$ daily use fee will allow you to park. From there cross the bridge and walk a little less than a mile to encounter the first big dune. No need to travel further if your party can't make it to the beach as these first few dunes are fantastic enough and will easily chew up an hour climbing them. Big view from the top of the first one as you exit the forest. Do it!

If you do wanna walk to the beach, just follow the poles with the blue tops. I went about half way before my party puttered out. (A bit bummed by that) Signage say it is 6 miles round trip and about 4 hours.

There is confusion about dogs and the endangered bird nests. From what I can tell the restrictions only apply as you get close to the beach. I'm not positive about this and the information available and signage doesn't all tell the same story. But beware, low to ground and the tops of dunes (where a dog would be) the wind blowing sand seems it might irritate them...so maybe stay down below.

UPDATE: we returned and pushed to the beach. It took 65 minutes there with steady walking, and a little less on the way back. The trees you can see at a distance about halfway across the dunes are indeed just about at the end. They have a clear path and boardwalk thru them that goes for nearly a couple...

A nice Trailhead leading out to the dunes. This place also provides ample parking along with 2 restrooms that are single stall and locking. Trail is moderate for hiking and does not take very long to complete. The bathrooms and grounds are almost always in great shape but the bathrooms can develop quite an idiot but that is not sure to them being unclean but more because of the type of bathrooms that they are worth little ventilation in each stall... this is the only reason this is 4 star and not a 5 star rated place for me. There also seems to be a fair amount of cruising that goes on here at times. The place is set up nicely as far as parking goes so that as long as the people participating in the cruising are in the parking spots with the natural walls of bushes on each side of the space, there should be minimal risk of them being spotted by others that may take offense. If you do cruise please be respectful of the fact that not everyone is in on that and children may be present at times and do not need to be subjected to any...

The John Dellenback Dunes Trailhead is a scenic and well-maintained trailhead located in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The trailhead provides access to a stunning 2.5-mile loop trail that winds through the towering sand dunes and offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

The trail itself is a moderately difficult hike that is suitable for most levels of hikers. The soft sand underfoot can make the trek more challenging than a typical hike, but the views and unique terrain make it well worth the effort. Along the trail, hikers can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including shorebirds, deer, and small mammals. The trail is also dotted with interpretive signs that offer insight into the history and ecology of the dunes.

The trailhead itself is well-equipped with ample parking, restrooms, and picnic tables, making it a great spot for a day trip. The area is also popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, so visitors can expect to see plenty of dune buggies and ATVs zooming around the...