Florence - Dune Ride Exploration

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Lane County, OR, US

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Bike Newport

Fat Biking the Oregon Coast

24 mi.

654 ft.

From dune to beach, riding Florence provides it all.

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Don’t have a fat bike? No need to worry. The nearest spot to rent fat bikes is in Newport at Bike Newport. Plan this ride based on which way the wind is blowing. You’ll want the wind at your back on the beach, and then ride on the road back into the wind. This route is planned with travel on the beach headed north, then taking the road back to the start.

To get this ride underway, head down to the Off @point[Highway Vehicles (OHV) area](d,39.82) south of Florence. You can pick up a $5 parking pass if you’re leaving a car behind. Park in any of the designated lots and make your way to the trailhead as noted on the map (just east of the Lagoon Campground).

Start by heading down the @slice[sandy two-track road](d,45.74,1618.74). (*Note that this section may require that you hike your bike in sections as the soft sand can be very difficult to ride.*) Head past the lake and push your bikes up the really steep backside of the dunes. After breaking a considerable sweat, you'll find yourselves at the top of the OHV dune area. **@slice[When in this area](d,1122.26,2847.21), keep in mind that motorized vehicles will be sporting around and it’s hard for them to see over the dunes. Listen for them, move out of the way, and be sure to place yourself in their line of sight whenever possible.** Spend some time exploring, then head towards the ocean to continue the ride, and eventually come to a two-track path that leads to the beach.

After conquering the final dune, @slice[head north along the shoreline](d,3571.4,5650.03). **It's important to note that this beach is also an OHV area, so be aware of high-speed motor vehicles.** The beach becomes more remote as the peninsula thins toward the tip and tidal pools make beautiful patterns. If you’d like to get your feet wet, choose your line stomping through the puddles, creating your own mark. You'll know you've reached the northernmost point when you meet the Suislaw River. Ride southeast from the southern edge to the parking lot, which leads to the road and south, back to the car.

**Note:**
You can rent fat bikes in downtown Newport at Bike Newport.

# **Lodging:**
* @poi[**River House Inn**](5374439) - In the heart of old town Florence right on the river. 
* @poi[**Driftwood Shores**](5374440) - Everything you could imagine in a hotel right on the ocean.

# **Dining:**
* @poi[**Nature’s Corner Cafe**](5501791) - Clean healthy food you can’t go wrong with. 
* @poi[**The Waterfront Depot**](5501792) - Enjoy old town with this menu. You’ll be lucky if you get a seat.

Florence - Dune Ride Exploration

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