HIKETOBERFEST 2026
Hiketoberfest is a month-long hiking challenge encouraging locals and visitors to explore some of the most iconic trails on Oregon’s North Coast during October. Participants complete hikes with a photo, share their adventures, support local businesses, and earn recognition for completing the challenge.
What Hikes Are Included In The Challenge?
Each hike is connected to a sponsor and comes with a prize or discount at their business. All you need to do to claim your gifts is take a photo at the designated part of the hike (specified for each hike below), post it to instagram and tag the business, and claim your gift! It’s that simple.
Cape Falcon Trail | 4.5 miles | 567 ft elevation gain | Oswald West State Park
Take a photo at Cape Falcon Lookout (at the end of the trail where the trees open up) You’ll know you’re there when you can see south down the coast.
Neahkahnie Mountain Trail (South) | 3.5 miles | 1,059 ft elevation gain | Oswald West State Park
Take a photo of the beach from above.
Indian Beach Trail | 3.8 miles | 852 ft elevation gain | Ecola State Park
Take a photo of Tillamook Head Lighthouse from the first viewpoint where it’s visible.
Saddle Mountain | 5.1 miles | 1,784 ft elevation gain | Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
Take a photo from the summit.
Tillamook Head Trail | 5.5 miles | 1,246 ft elevation gain | Ecola State Park
Take a photo at the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Viewpoint.
Sponsors & Partners
S’more Adventures
Instagram: www.instagram.com/smore__adventures
Grace On the Way
Instagram: www.instagram.com/grace_on_the_way_co/
