Big Elk to Newport via Harlan Road
About this route
This is the easiest route from Big Elk Campground to Newport, with no significant climbing. Harlan Road follows Big Elk Creek for 19 unpaved miles from Big Elk to Elk City. Elk City Road continues for 9 paved miles to Toledo. The remaining 13 miles of paved road follow the shores of Yaquina Bay to Newport.
Details - One-way
Ride with GPS route: 43 miles; +1400’; 44% unpaved
Details - Round trip
Ride with GPS route: 86 miles; +2950'; 44% unpaved
Loop route options
Camping is available at Big Elk Campground (location map), Elk City Campground (location map), South Beach State Park (location map), and dispersed camping in the Siuslaw National Forest. Lodging is available in Newport.
Harlan Road
Harlan Road
Harlan Road & Big Elk Creek
Harlan Road
Foot Bridge over Big Elk Creek
Harlan Road & Big Elk Creek
Harlan Road
Hills on Harlan Road
Big Elk Creek
Elk City Park & Yaquina River
Yaquina Bay Road
Toledo bayfront
Newport bayfront
Newport harbor
Yaquina Bay South Jetty road
South Beach State Park
South Beach State Park
Yaquina Bay Bridge