Cummins Creek Wilderness

Cummins Creek Wilderness is a protected natural area in the Oregon Coast Range situated between Waldport and Florence. It covers roughly 9000 acres of dense rainforest and two major river systems that flow toward the Pacific.

Congress designated this area in 1984 as one of three protected zones within Siuslaw National Forest. This decision marked official recognition of the ecological importance of this coastal forest region.

The name comes from F.L. Cummins, an early settler who built a homestead in this area. Today visitors walk through a landscape shaped by the presence of those who came before.

The Cummins Ridge Trail is the only maintained hiking path and runs for about 10 kilometers through the area. Visitors should prepare for slippery ground and wet conditions, especially during the wetter seasons.

The area protects one of the last remaining old-growth Sitka spruce forests in Oregon with trees reaching diameters of about 9 feet (3 meters). These mature forests have become scarce and make this location particularly valuable to nature enthusiasts.

Location: Oregon

Website: http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/?recid=42389

GPS coordinates: 44.25140,-124.04200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05