Yachats Community Park Wetland
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes to this destination:
- Yachats 804 Trail Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 44.3131, -124.1067
- Elevation: 40 feet
Description
Once a natural wetland that was drained, this spot was for many decades a virtually impenetrable blackberry thicket that also served as a trash dump and homeless camp. Beginning in 2003, an intensive community effort cleared the invasive plants and restored ponds and wetland plants. Boardwalks were constructed, centering on the gnarly multi-limbed Sitka spruce in the middle of the property. Trails lead in from various directions, including through a small forest of spruce on the ocean side of the wetland.
More Links
- Yachts Community Park (City of Yachats)
- History of the Yachats Community Park and Wetlands (Yachats Trails Committee)
Contributors
- bobcat (creator)