Astoria Oregon Koa
Thinking of taking the GD for a week. Anyone been there? Will want to ride bikes in Fort Stevens, anyone know about the bike trails in Fort Stevens Reviews look pretty good, she will enjoy the p...
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winnietrey wrote:
Yes that one DTR. To tell the truth, if just us, would rather be at Fort Stevens. But she loves to swim, and the rest of the kid activities. Reason with her we do KOA'S. BTW are the bike trails flat? Or at least not super hilly?
Your grand daughter will like it at that KOA. We've stayed there a few times when my kids were younger as we lived only about 5 miles from there until 2012.
The paved bike paths around there are very flat as you are on the coast and barely any elevation change. Drive north to the South Jetty and go up on the observation tower. You can also walk out to the east side of the jetty to the Columbia River. If you go on the ocean side of the jetty, be aware that cars are allowed to drive on the beach here.
If you are looking for a nice hike, go into Seaside down to the cove and then follow the road up onto the cliff area. There is a trailhead for hiking Tillamook Head.
Further south on Hwy 101, look for Oswald West State Park and take an easy hike down to the cove there. Old growth forest which is very beautiful and you end up in a cove where you can walk around. Some natural fresh water features let out there and chances are a fair amount of surfers in the area. There is no driving on the beach in this area.
Another nice area is Ecola State Park (Indian Cove) which is on the north side of Cannon Beach. Again, nice and no cars allowed to drive on this stretch.
Please also make sure that if you are walking on the beach, always be aware of the ocean. So, make sure you are facing the ocean to know if a big set of waves might be approaching. Many have lost loved one's by not be aware of their surroundings while near the ocean. You don't need to be paranoid about it, just aware.
