Oregon · Hiking

Hidden Lake Trail

Hidden Lake TrailPhoto: oregondave, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.6 mi
round trip
301 ft
climb
51 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Hidden Lake Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Oregon, about half a mile from the community of Barview. The trail is just over a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 11 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in a few minutes. The route starts at an elevation of about 22 feet and reaches a high point of about 51 feet. The steepest part comes at about 0.38 miles in, with a grade of about 7 percent. The climb is so slight that it's easy to walk without much effort. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tillamook show July and August highs around 68 to 69°F with only about seven wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the low 50s and rain on most days. The Salmonberry Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Cape Meares Scenic Trail is about 6 miles off. Paddlers can head to Foley Creek, about 6 miles away, and the Nehalem River Dike Trail is roughly 10 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Hidden Lake Trail

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      52° / 37°

      22 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 36°

      19 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 37°

      21 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 39°

      19 wet

    5. May

      61° / 44°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      64° / 48°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      68° / 50°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      69° / 50°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 47°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 43°

      17 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 39°

      22 wet

    12. Dec

      51° / 36°

      23 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tillamook, OR, 9.3 mi away at 12 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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