Hall and Schuttpelz Lakes

Trail Length/Type

1.6 Loop

Helpful Trail Information

From the Hall/Shuttpelz day use parking area the trail forms a gentle loop around Hall Lake with a side trail up a short hill to Shuttpelz Lake. Starting at the south side of the parking area, the trail goes into the woods and crosses a small bridge as it rounds the south end of Hall Lake. All along the west side of the lake the dunes rise up nearly one hundred feet and are a great area to explore in relative solitude. The dunes stretch for over a mile from here to the Pacific Ocean. Continuing around Hall Lake to the north side, there is a signed trail up to Shuttpelz Lake which also offers dune access and views. The trail around Shuttpelz lake has been overtaken by the dunes and is not passable. Returning to the Hall Lake Loop, the trail continues along the east side of the lake back to the parking area.

What gear would you suggest a family bring along?

Comfortable clothes weather appropriate. Water and snacks. Bags for garbage.

What baby or child hazards are there on this hike?

Lake

Trail Website

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/?recid=42601

Parking Details

Highway 101 to Wildwood Drive across from Tugman State Park. Turn West ¾ mile to gravel entrance ¼ mile to parking lot. Sign at entrance.