20-60 MinutesFee applies
Netul River Trail
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Take an easy approximately 1 mile stroll along the beautiful Netul River Trail. Watch for water birds, eagles and sometimes otters! Along the way you can learn about the history of logging and commerce along the Lewis and Clark River.
The Netul River Trail is rich in natural vistas and history. The 1.25 mile one way trail is level and easy going from the Historic Canoe Landing to the South Netul Landing, with a steep incline up to the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. The river is influenced by tide, so the view and the wildlife will change not just throughout the seasons, but throughout the day. The Netul River trail makes a great short hike. There are sections of the trail that can be slick. Know before you go what the weather will be like, where you are going, and how you will get back to your car. There are pit toilets at Netul Landing North and South and a restroom and water bottle filling station at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. There are trash cans at the visitor center and at North Netul, but not along the way. Please practice principals of Leave No Trace. Please Check out our safety page for more tips to prepare for your hike, and stop in at the visitor center before you go, to pay the entrance fee, grab a trail map and check in with a ranger regarding any trail closures or dangerous conditions.
Tags
HikingCommerceExplorers and ExpeditionsRainforestLogging and Timber CuttingNatural SoundsRiver and RiparianTrailsWater TrailsWatershedsWestward ExpansionWetlandsLewis and Clark Expeditionriver trailhistorical trailNetul River Trail
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Details
Duration
20-60 Minutes
Duration Details
The Netul River Trail though one way is typically hiked out and back which will add additional time. There is no shuttle from the Netul Landing to the Visitor Center.
Fees
The entrance fee can be paid at the visitor center prior to departing.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Trail from VC to Fort Length: 100 yards one way Substrates - 70% (Engineered Wood Fiber) Wood chips 3/4inch up to 3 inch; 30% Exposed concrete aggregate Steep slope - 2% Most narrow section of path - 32 inches Benches/rest areas: Benches available at fort and the patios outside the visitor center. Potential hazards: Slippery Trail from picnic area to historic canoe landing Length: 200 yards Substrate - Compacted Gravel, 1/4” and smaller Steep slope - yes Narrow section of path - 32 inches Benches/rest areas: Bench along path Potential hazards: Tree roots & slippery boardwalk Netul Trail Length: 1.25 miles one way Substrates - 50% compacted gravel ¼” and smaller; 30% broom finished concrete; 20% wooden boardwalk Slope: 1% Narrow sections of path: 32 inches Benches/rest areas: Bench along path Potential hazards: Muddy, flooded, high winds, downed trees, slick boardwalks Though the Netul River Trail is not designated as wheelchair-accessible, motor scooters can be borrowed from the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center front desk to travel from the visitor center to the Historic Canoe Landing. Motor Scooters are not suggested to go all the way to the Netul Landing due to insufficient battery charge. For specific inquiries please e-mail the Lewis and Clark NHP Accessibility Contact or call (503)861-2471.
Pets
Yes — Your leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, please pick up after them.
Reservations
No
Age Info
Great for all ages!
Location
Netul Landing