The western outskirts of Dunes City has some excellent trails. The Stagecoach Trailhead is the starting point for the Chief Tsilcoos Trail. Your pooch will feel miles away as he delves into a coastal evergreen forest and hikes through patches of huckleberry and rhododendrons. The trail is 1.25 miles long and can be a loop or a destination trail for Driftwood II Campground. Waxmyrtle Trail is another puptastic option. This 1.5 mile trail runs alongside the Siltcoos River Estuary and finishes at the beach. For a beautiful waterfront stroll with your pup, follow the one mile Lagoon Trail. Be sure to follow trail restrictions since this area is home to the protected Snowy Plover bird. 

You simply can’t come to Dunes City without spending time in the spectacular coastal sand dunes. The best place to access the miles of sandy hills is at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area. Located in Gardiner, it’s less than 10 minutes from Dunes City. If your furry friend is the curious type, he’ll love blazing his own way through the dunes. For a more structured walk, follow the Oregon Dunes Loop Trail through the rolling sandy terrain to the beach and back. During Snowy Plover nesting season there are dog restrictions on the beach, so watch for posted regulations. Make no mistake, this place will make your pup one happy hound!

If your pup is craving some playtime with her peers, head up to Singing Pines Dog Park. Located inside Singing Pines Park, this Florence off leash area is about 15 minutes from Dunes City. Your dog will burn off her extra energy as she runs around sans leash or wrestles with a new buddy. There’s even a small dog area for the petite pooches. Relax on one of the benches as your pup tuckers herself off then make sure she takes a big gulp of water at the drinking fountain. For a nice cool down, clip on her leash and wander around the hiking trails in the main area of Singing Pines Park.