Scenic Old Highway 101 – Little Nestucca River loop from Cascade Head Scenic Research Area

Scenic Old Highway 101 – Little Nestucca River loop from Cascade Head Scenic Research Area

Hard

4.8

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8,975

riders

Scenic Old Highway 101 – Little Nestucca River loop from Cascade Head Scenic Research Area

09:40

207km

2,300m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 62.8 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.12 km

Scenic Old Highway 101

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Dark, narrow, and winding this stretch of the 1930s run of Highway 101 is a cyclists dream. Far less busy than the new stretch of highway you'll have a much …

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30.3 km

Little Nestucca River

Highlight • River

The serene and calm flat water section of the Little Nestucca River is a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. The river flows alongside the …

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38.9 km

Pelican Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

As if the great food and beer wasn't enough, this brew pub is located right on the beach. It's the perfect place to fuel up before a ride and relax with a beer when you get back.

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40.7 km

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Highlight • Beach

Along with Cape Meares and Cape Lookout, Cape Kiwanda is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route. If you have time to explore the area you can climb to the …

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62.8 km

Cape Lookout State Park

Nature Reserve

66.2 km

Gammon Launch and Memorial Plate

Viewpoint

97.1 km

Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Nature Reserve

130 km

Devil's Lake

Highlight • Lake

Devil's Lake is a recreation paradise just inland enough to provide a little shelter from the coastal winds. While cycling around its perimeter you'll have half a dozen chances to …

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136 km

Beach

153 km

Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint (and public toilets too!). From that point on the coastal road gets better and better.

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162 km

Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Has a gift shop and interpretive center. Impressive views of Cape Foulweather.

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164 km

Otter Crest Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

There are some places where it seems almost pointless to write a tip because human languages don't have the capacity to describe the beauty. This is one such place.

On …

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207 km

End point

Parking

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