About
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Typical time40 min
TrailheadNetul Landing
ParkingThe Netul River Trail is 1.25 miles one way from South Netul Landing to the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center.
SurfaceBoardwalk
Best seasonWhile the Netul River Trail is navigable in any weather, please note that rain can make the trail, particularly the boardwalks, slick in some places and muddy in others. Portions of the trail are a...
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityTrail 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 Grav...
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🦌 Wildlife🏛️ Historic site

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.

Tips
The entrance fee can be paid at the visitor center prior to departing. Trails are open from dawn to dusk. The visitor center parking lot is gated, and closes at 5pm in the winter and 6pm in the summer. If you aren't sure you can make it back by that time it is best to park in the lot at Netul Landing. Your leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, please pick up after them. Great for all ages!
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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.