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Wilson River Highway, Tillamook State Forest, Oregon
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Drives Oregon Portland and the Willamette Valley

Wilson River Highway

OR 6, OR 47 · Banks → Tillamook

Leisurely49 mi55 min2,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,600 ftOne way
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The drive

Oregon 6, the Wilson River Highway, is the main road from Portland's west side to the Tillamook coast. This drive runs west from Banks, through the Coast Range past Glenwood and the Tillamook Forest Center, and follows the Wilson River down to Tillamook at US 101.

It is a long, easygoing two-lane with few tight bends, rated Leisurely.

Along the way

  1. Banks
  2. Glenwood
  3. Tillamook Forest Center
  4. Tillamook (US-101)
Elevation
2,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,600 ft
BanksTillamook
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
BanksTillamook
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Expect flaggers or delays near slide repairs, and check conditions before driving in winter.
  • Tillamook Forest Center is a stop along the way, near Glenwood.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check ODOT TripCheck.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 6 from Banks to Tillamook take?

Highway 6 from Banks to Tillamook is 48.6 miles and takes about 55 minutes.

Is Highway 6 open?

Usually, but a landslide near milepost 35 has damaged it before. Check TripCheck for current conditions.

Is the Wilson River Highway twisty?

Not much. It is rated Leisurely.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Wilson River Highway, from Banks to Tillamook