Tillamook County Water Trail

What is a Water Trail?

A water trail is defined as a path on a waterway connected through signs, maps and access points providing a scenic and educational experience for recreational users. A group of local citizens, the Tillamook County Water Trail Committee

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Photograph by Roger Ross Photography
has a shared vision of developing a water trail system throughout Tillamook County.

 

Superior recreational opportunities exist in our five watersheds, covering approximately 200 miles of navigable water for every skill level from novice to advanced whitewater. The Water Trail Committee selected TEP to manage the water trail project, acting as facilitator for the community-driven volunteer effort.

 


Where we are with the Water Trail:

TEP and the Water Trail Committee have completed Phase I & II of the project - the 'Nehalem & Tillamook Bay watershed segments' of the Water Trail. Waterproof guidebook/maps are now available and consists of photographs and maps of the Nehalem & Tillamook Bay area. Currently we are working on Phase III - the Nestucca.

 

Download Nestucca/Sand Lake Guidebook

 

Download theTillamook Bay watershed  Guidebook

 

Download the Nehalem Guidebook


Sign Up for the Water Trail Newsletter here!

 

Join Us!

The Water Trail Committee holds regular meetings, provides quarterly newsletters, and is active at local events with the Water Trail Booth. If you are interested in participating or want more information, contact the Water Trail Coordinator by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling TEP at (503) 322-2222. You can also help by filling out our volunteer questionnare if you are heading out to paddle the Tillamook Bay watershed.

 



 

The Tillamook Estuaries Partnership as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to the
conservation and restoration of Tillamook County's estuaries and watersheds in their entirety.

Our Program Areas
 
Education Kits
Roger Ross Photography
TEP has created water education study kits that teachers can check out for free from the TEP office.

Speaker Series

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Education Volunteers

There are plenty of fun opportunities to get involved with TEP's Education Program...get involved with kids, plant trees, or clean blackberries from streambanks.  Are you a paddler with a kayak or canoe?  Help us plant the Water Trail!

Get Involved Today!