Threemile Lake and Tahkenitch Dunes Trailhead — photo spot in US-101, Gardiner, OR 97441, USA
Threemile Lake and Tahkenitch Dunes Trailhead
Threemile Lake frames coastal dunes and ocean light—ideal for layered landscapes, mirror-like water reflections, and dramatic sand textures at the Tahkenitch Dunes trailhead. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm dune glow; weekdays for fewer wind-rushed walkers. Free entry; park along US-101 near the trailhead and walk in—weather is changeable and trails can be sandy.
Threemile Lake and Tahkenitch Dunes Trailhead
Threemile Lake frames coastal dunes and ocean light—ideal for layered landscapes, mirror-like water reflections, and dramatic sand textures at the Tahkenitch Dunes trailhead. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm dune glow; weekdays for fewer wind-rushed walkers. Free entry; park along US-101 near the trailhead and walk in—weather is changeable and trails can be sandy.