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 on the overlook. You’ll know you’re there when the trees end and 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 selfie at the top looking down the coast.

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 where the fence forms a V shape.

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

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Grace Along the Way