Oregon Hikers

I took advantage of our cold, clear weather to get my backpacking year started early. We are so lucky to have the Olympic coast within a long day's drive. Although I've hiked the full southern section of the coast, this was my first time trying the northern section. It was an out-and-back from Rialto Beach to Cedar Creek (about 17 miles RT). The days were short, the weather was clear, and the place was wondrously empty.

Camp #1 (just south of Cape Johnson near Chilean Memorial)


The hike on Day #2 between Cape Johnson and Cedar Creek had some great views




Strange looking sea creature


Cedar Creek


The winter sunsets were long and amazing.




Hole in the wall on the way back to Rialto

That's a great winter hike

Too bad the owner hasn't given me permission to see those pictures

Fixed (I think). Image hosting never gets easy.

retired jerry wrote:That's a great winter hike

Too bad the owner hasn't given me permission to see those pictures

Those are fantastic pictures!

Alluring photos. What was the weather like?

yeah, great pictures

I was there several years ago and do some beach trip at least once a year

winter is great if you wait for a good weather window, and tide

Wonderful photos! I have had the same idea of catching a good winter weather window and backpacking that northern section. It looks like you timed it perfectly! Thanks for the reminder! What were the night time temperatures like for you?

Webfoot wrote:Alluring photos. What was the weather like?

The lows were in the 20s. The highs were in the 30s. The first two days were sunny (I actually got a sunburn). The last day was overcast with mild showers. I just brought a lot of layers like I was snow camping. I didn't retire to the tent until 8:30ish each night. Great sunsets and stars. But, yeah, it was cold . . .