50 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM JEREMY BURKE natural landmarks. See the Central Coast on a number of gravel bike routes. The fun includes the 69-mile (111-km) Big Loop — which covers the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and other regional icons — and the mostly level, 15-mile (24-km) Yachats River Ride, where you’ll pass old-growth forests, pastoral farmland and meadows teeming with elk. For another style of riding, hop on a fat bike — outfitted with wide tires designed to handle well on sand — on the many miles of shoreline around Lincoln City. At Roads End State Recreation Site, a pleasant ride awaits with minimal elevation gain, close proximity to town and plenty of solitude. Start with a rental from the helpful folks at Safari Town Surf or Bike Newport. HIKING Waterfalls, spouting horns and regal lighthouses: You’ll find it all on hiking trails throughout the Central Coast. Wilder Trails
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