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{{GuideLineE|Astoria Riverwalk Hike|12.8|0|Take a rails-to-trails route along the Columbia River waterfront of Oregon's oldest settlement}} | {{GuideLineE|Astoria Riverwalk Hike|12.8|0|Take a rails-to-trails route along the Columbia River waterfront of Oregon's oldest settlement}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Historic Astoria Loop Hike|2.3|240|A tour of the many elegant historic homes in old Astoria}} | {{GuideLineE|Historic Astoria Loop Hike|2.3|240|A tour of the many elegant historic homes in old Astoria}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Cathedral Tree-Coxcomb Hill Hike|3.0|565|Forested hike to a big Sitka spruce and then the Astoria Column}} | {{GuideLineE|Cathedral Tree-Coxcomb Hill Hike|3.0|565|Forested hike to a big Sitka spruce and then the Astoria Column}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Astoria Demonstration Forest Hike|2.4|140|Explore the trail system at the Clatsop State Forest headquarters}} | {{GuideLineE|Astoria Demonstration Forest Hike|2.4|140|Explore the trail system at the Clatsop State Forest headquarters}} | ||
− | + | {{GuideLineE|Skipanon River Loop Hike|7.3|20|Trails along the levees on the lower Skipanon River}} | |
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{{GuideLineE|Fort Stevens Military Loop Hike|2.6|20|Visit various military fortifications and buildings dating to the Civil War}} | {{GuideLineE|Fort Stevens Military Loop Hike|2.6|20|Visit various military fortifications and buildings dating to the Civil War}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Coffenbury Lake Loop Hike|2.4|35|Loop around a shallow interdune lake}} | {{GuideLineE|Coffenbury Lake Loop Hike|2.4|35|Loop around a shallow interdune lake}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Fort Clatsop (Lewis & Clark National Historical Park)}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Fort to Sea Hike|12.9|505|Ramble through pastures and coastal forest from Sunset Beach to Fort Clatsop}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Kwis Kwis Loop Hike|7.8|1265|A meandering rain forest loop from Fort Clatsop to the Skipanon River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|South Clatsop Slough Loop Hike|3.2|270|Loop along the shoreline of the restored South Slough to Netul Landing}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Netul River Hike|2.4|45|Flat, easy walk along the Lewis and Clark River}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Hug Point Hike|0.5|40|Beach stroll to a small waterfall, caves and historic road grade}} | {{GuideLineE|Hug Point Hike|0.5|40|Beach stroll to a small waterfall, caves and historic road grade}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Hug Point to Arch Cape Hike|4.5|40|Walk to scenic Hug Point and then south around headlands to Arch Cape}} | {{GuideLineE|Hug Point to Arch Cape Hike|4.5|40|Walk to scenic Hug Point and then south around headlands to Arch Cape}} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineM|Arch Cape Loop Hike|5.5|520|Walk a secluded cobbled beach around Arch Cape; return via the Oregon Coast Trail}} |
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{{GuideLineM|Cape Lookout Hike|5.0|930|Whale watching hike out to the tip of a dramatic peninsula}} | {{GuideLineM|Cape Lookout Hike|5.0|930|Whale watching hike out to the tip of a dramatic peninsula}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Cape Lookout South Hike|3.6|840|Shady hike down to a secluded beach at the base of the cliffs}} | {{GuideLineE|Cape Lookout South Hike|3.6|840|Shady hike down to a secluded beach at the base of the cliffs}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineE|Whalen Island Hike|1. | + | {{GuideLineE|Whalen Island Loop Hike|1.4|75|Easy family loop hike exploring a coastal forest and estuary}} |
+ | {{GuideLineE|Sitka Sedge Loop Hike|3.9|80|Hike through dune woods to the beach and an estuary in a brand new state park}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Sand Lake-Cape Kiwanda Hike|8.2|240|Hike the beach between a natural estuary and Cape Kiwanda's Great Dune}} | {{GuideLineM|Sand Lake-Cape Kiwanda Hike|8.2|240|Hike the beach between a natural estuary and Cape Kiwanda's Great Dune}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Cape Kiwanda Hike|2.2|230|Short hike to views of a stunning headland and the top of a high sand dune}} | {{GuideLineE|Cape Kiwanda Hike|2.2|230|Short hike to views of a stunning headland and the top of a high sand dune}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Highway 6: Rogers Camp Area}} | {{GuideSub|Highway 6: Rogers Camp Area}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Gales Creek Hike|13.6|2040|Hike up the secluded Gales Creek valley to a ridge crest}} | {{GuideLineD|Gales Creek Hike|13.6|2040|Hike up the secluded Gales Creek valley to a ridge crest}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineM|Low Divide Creek Hike|5. | + | {{GuideLineM|Low Divide Creek Hike|5.6|705|Hike from Rogers Pass down to Gales Creek in lush woodland}} |
− | {{GuideLineM|Storey Burn Loop Hike|8.1| | + | {{GuideLineM|Storey Burn Loop Hike|8.1|1450|Forested loop with numerous creeks and a waterfall}} |
{{GuideLineM|University Falls Loop Hike|8.0|1275|Loop hike through lush forest, including a waterfall and historic stagecoach route}} | {{GuideLineM|University Falls Loop Hike|8.0|1275|Loop hike through lush forest, including a waterfall and historic stagecoach route}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Wilson River Wagon Road Hike|11.6|1800|Hike a historic stagecoach road from the Devil's Lake Fork to Stagecoach Camp}} | {{GuideLineM|Wilson River Wagon Road Hike|11.6|1800|Hike a historic stagecoach road from the Devil's Lake Fork to Stagecoach Camp}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Cascade Head Area}} | {{GuideSub|Cascade Head Area}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineE|Cannery Hill Hike| | + | {{GuideLineE|Cannery Hill Hike|3.6|350|Wildlife refuge trails to a hillcrest viewpoint and an overlook over a tidal estuary}} |
{{GuideLineM|Neskowin Beach to Porter Point Hike|9.6|15|Check out sea stacks, shallow caves, and a drowned forest on this beach hike}} | {{GuideLineM|Neskowin Beach to Porter Point Hike|9.6|15|Check out sea stacks, shallow caves, and a drowned forest on this beach hike}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Cascade Head Old Growth Hike|7.4|1295|Inland hike through old growth Sitka spruce; north section of the trail is abandoned}} | {{GuideLineM|Cascade Head Old Growth Hike|7.4|1295|Inland hike through old growth Sitka spruce; north section of the trail is abandoned}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Cascade Head Hike|6.8|1310|Steep hike with stunning views and endangered flora and fauna}} | {{GuideLineM|Cascade Head Hike|6.8|1310|Steep hike with stunning views and endangered flora and fauna}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineM| | + | {{GuideLineM|Harts Cove Hike|5.4|1000|Hike down into a coastal meadow with views of the ocean and a waterfall}} |
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{{GuideSub|Lincoln City}} | {{GuideSub|Lincoln City}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineM|The Thumb | + | {{GuideLineM|The Thumb Hike|4.6|1025|In and out hike to a stunning view of the Salmon River and Cascade Head}} |
{{GuideLineE|Roads End Hike|2.6|15|Hike the beach to a headland and explore rock pools at low tide}} | {{GuideLineE|Roads End Hike|2.6|15|Hike the beach to a headland and explore rock pools at low tide}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Friends of the Wildwoods Hike|1.0|45|Short trail through an open space of forest and wetland}} | {{GuideLineE|Friends of the Wildwoods Hike|1.0|45|Short trail through an open space of forest and wetland}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Spring Lake to Devils Lake Hike|2.4|295|Walk from a quiet forested lake to the busy shore of Devils Lake}} | {{GuideLineE|Spring Lake to Devils Lake Hike|2.4|295|Walk from a quiet forested lake to the busy shore of Devils Lake}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Nelscott Beach Hike|7.8|30|Hike a bog at Devils Lake, see the world's shortest river, and then walk the beach to Siletz Bay}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Cutler City Wetlands Loop Hike|0.8|5|Rhododendrons, mossy woods, a salt marsh and a pond}} | {{GuideLineE|Cutler City Wetlands Loop Hike|0.8|5|Rhododendrons, mossy woods, a salt marsh and a pond}} | ||
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{{GuideLineM|Salishan Spit Hike|8.0|20|Beach walk to a harbor seal haul out site at the mouth of Siletz Bay}} | {{GuideLineM|Salishan Spit Hike|8.0|20|Beach walk to a harbor seal haul out site at the mouth of Siletz Bay}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Lincoln Beach Hike|5.0|50|Amble south along the beach to the lava promontory at Fishing Rock}} | {{GuideLineE|Lincoln Beach Hike|5.0|50|Amble south along the beach to the lava promontory at Fishing Rock}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Fogarty Creek-Fishing Rock Loop Hike|2.8|260|Hike dense secondary woods, head out to a beach, and then enjoy a rocky promontory}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Depoe Bay Hike|2.2|60|Walk a sea wall and then a headland trail to view rugged coastal bluffs}} | {{GuideLineE|Depoe Bay Hike|2.2|60|Walk a sea wall and then a headland trail to view rugged coastal bluffs}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Cape Foulweather Hike|0.6|120|Quick stroll to a hidden meadow with ocean views}} | {{GuideLineE|Cape Foulweather Hike|0.6|120|Quick stroll to a hidden meadow with ocean views}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineE| | + | {{GuideLineE|Devils Punchbowl Hike|1.8|100|Low tide beach walk to tidepools and the inside of a collapsed sea cave}} |
{{GuideLineM|Beverly Beach-Moolack Beach Hike|10.3|80|Hike a wide sandy beach and then enjoy low tide on wave-cut platforms and rock formations}} | {{GuideLineM|Beverly Beach-Moolack Beach Hike|10.3|80|Hike a wide sandy beach and then enjoy low tide on wave-cut platforms and rock formations}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Spencer Creek Loop Hike|1.7|30|Short nature trail along a coastal creek}} | {{GuideLineE|Spencer Creek Loop Hike|1.7|30|Short nature trail along a coastal creek}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Yachats/Cape Perpetua}} | {{GuideSub|Yachats/Cape Perpetua}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineE|Yachats 804 Trail Hike|1.7|20|Take this historic route along the rocky shoreline of | + | {{GuideLineE|Yachats 804 Trail Hike|1.7|20|Take this historic route along the rocky shoreline of Yachats}} |
{{GuideLineE|Ya'Xaik Trail-Gerdemann Preserve Loop Hike|2.1|190|Loop from the coast to hillside forest and a private botanical preserve}} | {{GuideLineE|Ya'Xaik Trail-Gerdemann Preserve Loop Hike|2.1|190|Loop from the coast to hillside forest and a private botanical preserve}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Amanda's Trail Hike|7.4|1170|Hike from the rocky ocean shore to ascend steeply in lush forest to the top of Cape Perpetua}} | {{GuideLineM|Amanda's Trail Hike|7.4|1170|Hike from the rocky ocean shore to ascend steeply in lush forest to the top of Cape Perpetua}} | ||
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{{GuideLineM|Hobbit Beach to Heceta Head Hike|6.3|910|Hike a beach and then a coastal wood to reach the Heceta Head Lighthouse}} | {{GuideLineM|Hobbit Beach to Heceta Head Hike|6.3|910|Hike a beach and then a coastal wood to reach the Heceta Head Lighthouse}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Heceta Head Hike|1.5|165|Short walk that takes in a historic bridge, a sheltered cove, and a lighthouse}} | {{GuideLineE|Heceta Head Hike|1.5|165|Short walk that takes in a historic bridge, a sheltered cove, and a lighthouse}} | ||
− | + | {{GuideLineE|Sutton Creek Loop Hike|4.3|165|Two short loops through a vegetated dunescape along looping Sutton Creek}} | |
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{{GuideSub|Oregon Dunes}} | {{GuideSub|Oregon Dunes}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Honeyman State Park Loop Hike|6.6|470|Use a network of trails to visit two lakes and the edge of the Oregon Dunes}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Siltcoos River Hike|5.7|90|Three short loops and a hike to the beach on the picturesque lower Siltcoos River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Taylor Dunes Hike|4.7|95|Hike through a dunescape and low thickets to an isolated beach}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Oregon Dunes Loop Hike|4.8|195|Loop hike from a dunes overlook to Tahkenitch Creek and the beach}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Tahkenitch Creek Loop Hike|2.6|60|Short excursion along looping Tahkenitch Creek through dunes and shore pine woods}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Lake Marie Loop Hike|1.7|50|Loop around a forested lake, see the Umpqua Dunes, and visit a historic lighthouse}} | {{GuideLineE|Lake Marie Loop Hike|1.7|50|Loop around a forested lake, see the Umpqua Dunes, and visit a historic lighthouse}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Eel Lake Hike|6.6|615|An up and down forest hike along the convoluted shoreline of a natural barrage lake}} | {{GuideLineM|Eel Lake Hike|6.6|615|An up and down forest hike along the convoluted shoreline of a natural barrage lake}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|John Dellenback Dunes Loop Hike|4.0|220|Hike a dune crest and follow trail posts at the widest part of the Oregon Dunes}} | {{GuideLineE|John Dellenback Dunes Loop Hike|4.0|220|Hike a dune crest and follow trail posts at the widest part of the Oregon Dunes}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Coos Bay Area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Yoakam Point Loop Hike|1.1|30|User trails take you to viewpoints over interesting rock formations}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Shore Acres Loop Hike|4.7|230|Hike through coastal forest and along oceanside cliffs with interesting rock formations}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Cape Arago Loop Hike|3.9|710|Forest hike to a ridge crest and then descend to walk along colorful cliffs with views}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|South Slough Loop Hike|3.8|370|Loop down through secondary forest to tidal marshes on the South Slough}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Bandon Area}} | {{GuideSub|Bandon Area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Fivemile Point Hike|4.4|25|Hike the beach from the Seven Devils State Recreation Site to Whiskey Run}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Bullards Beach Hike|4.6|30|Beach and spit hike to the mouth of the Coquille River and a lighthouse}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Bandon Beach Hike|7.4|45|Beach stroll to admire the extensive array of sea stacks off the Bandon shore}} | {{GuideLineE|Bandon Beach Hike|7.4|45|Beach stroll to admire the extensive array of sea stacks off the Bandon shore}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Port Orford Area}} | {{GuideSub|Port Orford Area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Blacklock Point from Floras Lake Hike|9.1|470|Remote hike through dense spruce forest to an isolated and rugged cape}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Cape Blanco Loop Hike|9.4|435|Combination of two loops and a lighthouse at Oregon's westernmost point}} | {{GuideLineM|Cape Blanco Loop Hike|9.4|435|Combination of two loops and a lighthouse at Oregon's westernmost point}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Port Orford Heads Loop Hike|1.2|170|Walk around a rugged headland at a historic lifeboat station}} | {{GuideLineE|Port Orford Heads Loop Hike|1.2|170|Walk around a rugged headland at a historic lifeboat station}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Humbug Mountain Loop Hike|5.5|1740|Wooded hike with limited views up the highest coastal prominence in Oregon}} | {{GuideLineM|Humbug Mountain Loop Hike|5.5|1740|Wooded hike with limited views up the highest coastal prominence in Oregon}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideLineE|Sisters Rocks Hike|1.6|260|Hike down to massive sea stacks, a sea cave, and a historic beach}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Otter Point to Rogue River Hike|7.7|160|A picturesque headland and then a beach walk getting views of the Rogue River Reef}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Cape Sebastian to Pistol River Hike|10.5|870|Hike down a high headland to walk a beach scattered with picturesque stacks}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Frances Shrader Old Growth Hike|1|100|Hike through a forest of old growth Douglas-fir and Port Orford cedar}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideLineM|Samuel Boardman: North Island to Arch Rock Hike|8.4|1080|Descend to two beaches and admire stacks and arches from clifftop viewpoints}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Samuel Boardman: Lone Ranch Beach to House Rock Hike|5.7|1140|Views of a rugged coastline, pocket beaches, and wildflowers on headland meadows}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Harris Beach Loop Hike|2.8|305|Admire sea stacks and offshore islands from the beach and a high viewpoint}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Chetco Point Hike|1.1|110|Short walk out to clifftop views of offshore rocks and islands}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Grassy Knob Hike|0.8|290|Short hike up an old lookout road to enter a Coast Range wilderness}} | {{GuideLineE|Grassy Knob Hike|0.8|290|Short hike up an old lookout road to enter a Coast Range wilderness}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Barklow Mountain West Hike|4.5|1080|Hike in the Copper Salmon Wilderness to its highest peak }} | {{GuideLineM|Barklow Mountain West Hike|4.5|1080|Hike in the Copper Salmon Wilderness to its highest peak }} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Chetco River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Chetco Redwoods Loop Hike|2.6|520|Hike along the Chetco River to one of the northernmost groves of redwoods}} | ||
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Revision as of 16:21, 8 June 2019
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Oregon Coast Trail
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
[Oregon Coast Trail] | Difficult | 382 | - | Mix of beach, trail, and road along the Oregon coast (official website) |
North Oregon Coast
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Astoria/Warrenton Area | |||||
Astoria Riverwalk Hike | Easy | 12.8 | 0 | Take a rails-to-trails route along the Columbia River waterfront of Oregon's oldest settlement | |
Historic Astoria Loop Hike | Easy | 2.3 | 240 | A tour of the many elegant historic homes in old Astoria | |
Cathedral Tree-Coxcomb Hill Hike | Easy | 3.0 | 565 | Forested hike to a big Sitka spruce and then the Astoria Column | |
Astoria Demonstration Forest Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 140 | Explore the trail system at the Clatsop State Forest headquarters | |
Skipanon River Loop Hike | Easy | 7.3 | 20 | Trails along the levees on the lower Skipanon River |
Fort Stevens State Park | |||||
Clatsop Spit Loop Hike | Easy | 4.6 | 10 | Very pleasant amble at the mouth of the Columbia with lots of wildlife | |
Fort Stevens Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.0 | 40 | Hike to historic artillery batteries, a shipwreck, dune thickets and a coastal lake | |
Fort Stevens Military Loop Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 20 | Visit various military fortifications and buildings dating to the Civil War | |
Coffenbury Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 35 | Loop around a shallow interdune lake |
Fort Clatsop (Lewis & Clark National Historical Park) | |||||
Fort to Sea Hike | Moderate | 12.9 | 505 | Ramble through pastures and coastal forest from Sunset Beach to Fort Clatsop | |
Kwis Kwis Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.8 | 1265 | A meandering rain forest loop from Fort Clatsop to the Skipanon River | |
South Clatsop Slough Loop Hike | Easy | 3.2 | 270 | Loop along the shoreline of the restored South Slough to Netul Landing | |
Netul River Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 45 | Flat, easy walk along the Lewis and Clark River |
Seaside/Gearhart | |||||
Sunset Beach to Necanicum Estuary Hike | Moderate | 12.6 | 25 | Walk a wide beach to the mouth of the Necanicum River | |
Cullaby Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 30 | Loop around the north end of Gearhart Fen and to a natural lake | |
Gearhart Ridge Path Loop Hike | Easy | 3.0 | 30 | Take a secluded trail past back yards in Gearhart and loop back via the beach and an estuary | |
Seaside Promenade Loop Hike | Easy | 6.2 | 20 | Walk the beach and a paved path to enjoy the sights of this historic beach town |
Cannon Beach Area | |||||
Clatsop Loop Hike | Easy | 3.0 | 700 | Loop hike to a view of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse | |
Tillamook Head Traverse Hike | Moderate | 6.3 | 1350 | Forested traverse hike from Seaside to Ecola | |
Crescent Beach Hike | Easy | 3.6 | 310 | Hike down to a secluded beach and explore the caves and tide pools | |
Ecola Creek Forest Loop Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 445 | Take a gated road up the West Fork Ecola Creek to see ancient cedars | |
Cannon Beach Nature Loop Hike | Easy | 2.1 | 10 | Observe numerous species of waterfowl on wastewater ponds and walk along Ecola Creek | |
Cannon Beach Hike | Moderate | 10.2 | 25 | Hike to secluded beaches past headlands and picturesque sea stacks | |
Hug Point Hike | Easy | 0.5 | 40 | Beach stroll to a small waterfall, caves and historic road grade | |
Hug Point to Arch Cape Hike | Easy | 4.5 | 40 | Walk to scenic Hug Point and then south around headlands to Arch Cape | |
Arch Cape Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.5 | 520 | Walk a secluded cobbled beach around Arch Cape; return via the Oregon Coast Trail |
Oswald West State Park | |||||
Arch Cape to Short Sand Beach Hike | Difficult | 15.9 | 2750 | Take the Oregon Coast Trail through dense forest to a magnificent headland | |
Cape Falcon Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 160 | Mostly level hike past a small cascade to a lovely viewpoint | |
Neahkahnie Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.0 | 2300 | Loop hike with old growth, clifftop views, and a mountain viewpoint; requires some road walking | |
Neahkahnie Mountain from North Hike | Moderate | 5.0 | 1450 | Forest hike with views from the summit ridge of Neahkahnie Mountain | |
Neahkahnie Mountain from South Hike | Easy | 3.0 | 840 | Quicker hike to the summit of Neahkahnie Mountain: good for children |
Nehalem Bay to Tillamook Bay | |||||
Nehalem Spit Loop Hike | Easy | 5.2 | 25 | Make a loop using an ocean beach and mossy bayshore woods | |
Manhattan Beach Hike | Moderate | 7.5 | 10 | Hike a wide beach to the mouth of Nehalem Bay with views of coastal peaks | |
Cedar Wetlands Hike | Easy | 0.4 | 10 | Short hike through the bogs of Saltair Creek to a gnarled and ancient cedar | |
Twin Rocks Beach Hike | Moderate | 9.2 | 30 | Hike out along the Barview Jetty and then north along the beach opposite Twin Rocks | |
Kilchis Point Loop Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 20 | Interpretive trails through coastal wetlands to mudflats on the bay | |
Tillamook Bay Wetlands Loop Hike | Easy | 3.6 | 20 | Loop around former pastureland with views of river deltas |
Three Capes Scenic Area | |||||
Bayocean Spit Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.6 | 50 | Beach and bay ramble out to the site of a 1920s area resort town swallowed by the unforgiving ocean | |
Cape Meares Hike | Moderate | 5.4 | 885 | Hike from a beach to enjoy old growth spruce, a lighthouse, and clifftop vistas | |
Short Beach Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 95 | Hike an intriguing trail down to a narrow cobbled beach | |
Oceanside to Netarts Hike | Easy | 6.4 | 20 | On this beach walk, find secluded coves, look for wildlife on Three Arch Rocks, and walk to Netarts Bay | |
Netarts Spit Hike | Moderate | 11.2 | 60 | Hike to the end of Northwest Oregon's longest spit | |
Cape Lookout North Hike | Moderate | 9.6 | 2340 | Forested walk with elevation gain and loss and clifftop views | |
Cape Lookout Hike | Moderate | 5.0 | 930 | Whale watching hike out to the tip of a dramatic peninsula | |
Cape Lookout South Hike | Easy | 3.6 | 840 | Shady hike down to a secluded beach at the base of the cliffs | |
Whalen Island Loop Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 75 | Easy family loop hike exploring a coastal forest and estuary | |
Sitka Sedge Loop Hike | Easy | 3.9 | 80 | Hike through dune woods to the beach and an estuary in a brand new state park | |
Sand Lake-Cape Kiwanda Hike | Moderate | 8.2 | 240 | Hike the beach between a natural estuary and Cape Kiwanda's Great Dune | |
Cape Kiwanda Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 230 | Short hike to views of a stunning headland and the top of a high sand dune | |
Nestucca Spit Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.5 | 60 | Loop hike taking in a beach, wetlands, and an enchanted forest |
Northern Coast Range
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
From Highway 30 | |||||
Sophie Mozee Homestead Hike | Easy | 1.0 | 155 | Take a logging road on private timberland to the remains of an old cabin | |
Crown Zellerbach Traverse Hike | Moderate | 23.8 | 1805 | Follow an old logging road/railroad grade from Scappoose to Vernonia: can be hiked in sections | |
Liahona Loop Hike | Easy | 3.6 | 730 | Forested loop undulating around Camp Wilkerson County Park | |
Beaver Falls Hike | Easy | 0.7 | 100 | Short walk to an attractive waterfall splashing into a basalt amphitheater | |
Gnat Creek Hike | Moderate | 8.1 | 710 | Hike along a secluded Coast Range creek; shorter loop also possible |
Banks - Vernonia | |||||
Banks-Vernonia Traverse Hike | Moderate | 20.7 | 820 | Easy walking on a now paved former railroad line; the hike is described in five sections | |
Stub Stewart Northern Loop Hike | Easy | 4.1 | 480 | Gentle loop through the forest at the north end of Stub Stewart State Park | |
Boomscooter-Bumping Knots Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.1 | 1630 | Two loops in Stub Stewart State Park, including the isolated southwestern section | |
Williams Creek-Hares Canyon Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.7 | 1910 | This hike links four east-side loops in Stub Stewart State Park and includes a couple of viewpoints | |
Vernonia Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 2.9 | 15 | Flat hike on a paved trail around the Oregon-American Lumber Company's mill pond |
From Highway 202 | |||||
Northrup Creek Big Tree Loop Hike | Easy | 0.9 | 35 | Hike along Northrup Creek to visit some large and ancient maples and conifers | |
Northrup Creek Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.7 | 1725 | Loop on equestrian trails through secondary woods and logged areas in the Clatsop State Forest |
From Highway 26 | |||||
Four County Point Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 135 | Quick walk to a granite monument at the meeting point of four counties | |
Steam Donkey Loop Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 140 | Interpretive loops illustrating early 20th century logging activity | |
Bloom Lake Hike | Easy | 3.4 | 675 | Short hike to a secluded lake in the Clatsop State Forest | |
Spruce Run Lake Hike | Moderate | 6.8 | 1580 | Up and down hike to a small lake in the Clatsop State Forest | |
Saddle Mountain Hike | Moderate | 5.5 | 1600 | Hike to the summit of Saddle Mountain |
Highway 53 | |||||
Soapstone Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 3.2 | 305 | Short hike to a secluded Coast Range lake | |
North Fork Nehalem River Hike | Moderate | 11.4 | 505 | Road walk along the North Fork Nehalem through private timberland and state forest | |
Nehalem Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 0.9 | 70 | Loop to a rapid/chute on the Nehalem River and a stand of old growth | |
Cougar Valley Hike | Easy | 4.6 | 855 | Walk old logging roads in an unknown state park |
Salmonberry River | |||||
Wolf Creek Trestle Hike | Moderate | 10.0 | 740 | Trail closed | |
Belding Hike | Difficult | 7.2 | 570 | Trail closed | |
Enright via North Fork Hike | Difficult | 9.4 | 490 | Trail closed | |
Lower Salmonberry River Hike | Moderate | 9.6 | 275 | Trail closed |
Kilchis River Area | |||||
Cedar Butte Hike | Easy | 1.6 | 780 | Short, steep hike to a former lookout site above the South Fork Kilchis valley | |
Kilchis River Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 1030 | Follow a forest road track along the Kilchis River and then up to a small waterfall | |
Little South Fork Kilchis River Hike | Moderate | 6.8 | 1720 | Take an abandoned logging road above a remote and lushly forested creek | |
Sawtooth Ridge Hike | Moderate | 8.3 | 1600 | Hike an old logging road above the North Fork Kilchis River; a ridge scramble affords views |
From Reehers Camp | |||||
North Gales Creek Trail Hike | Moderate | 6.8 | 1465 | Begin at the Nehalem River and hike to a ridge crest in the Tillamook State Forest | |
Step Creek Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 880 | Hike a newly completed loop off the Gales Creek Trail via Plenty Big and Step Creeks | |
Triple C Loop Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 280 | Short loop along the Nehalem River and then up through secondary forest |
Highway 6: Rogers Camp Area | |||||
Gales Creek Hike | Difficult | 13.6 | 2040 | Hike up the secluded Gales Creek valley to a ridge crest | |
Low Divide Creek Hike | Moderate | 5.6 | 705 | Hike from Rogers Pass down to Gales Creek in lush woodland | |
Storey Burn Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.1 | 1450 | Forested loop with numerous creeks and a waterfall | |
University Falls Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.0 | 1275 | Loop hike through lush forest, including a waterfall and historic stagecoach route | |
Wilson River Wagon Road Hike | Moderate | 11.6 | 1800 | Hike a historic stagecoach road from the Devil's Lake Fork to Stagecoach Camp | |
University Falls Hike | Easy | 0.7 | 180 | Short hike to a 60-foot waterfall |
Highway 6: Elk/Kings Mountain Area | |||||
Elk Creek Hike | Moderate | 9.6 | 2100 | The "easier" hike in the area | |
Elk Creek to Idiot Creek Road Hike | Moderate | 7.0 | 1160 | An additional section of the Wilson River Trail from Elk Creek up to a viewpoint | |
Elk Mountain Hike | Moderate | 3.2 | 2080 | Hike to the summit of Elk Mountain, very steep and slippery, nice views | |
Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop Hike | Difficult | 10.8 | 3700 | Hike to the summits of Elk Mountain and Kings Mountain | |
Kings Mountain Hike | Moderate | 5.0 | 2500 | Hike to the summit of Kings Mountain, in the woods with fewer views, steep last section | |
Kings Mountain Junior Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.9 | 2695 | Uncrowded loop option taking a narrow ridge to the Kings Mountain summit |
Highway 6: Wilson River | |||||
Wilson River Traverse Hike | Difficult | 22.6 | 3950 | Long hike with many creeks, views and small waterfalls; described in five sections for easier day hikes | |
Smith Homestead Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 20 | Short trail to the banks of the Wilson River and the site of a historic homestead |
Tualatin River Drainage | |||||
Hagg Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 13.5 | 520 | Hike through forest and creek valleys around a foothills reservoir | |
Lee Falls Hike | Moderate | 6.6 | 355 | Walk a gated gravel road along the upper Tualatin River to an unusual block waterfall | |
Ki-A-Kuts Falls Hike | Moderate | 2.8 | 580 | Hike an old logging road to a hidden waterfall on the upper Tualatin River |
Trask River Drainage | |||||
Stairstep Falls Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 70 | Short excursion to an unusual formation on the Middle Fork North Fork Trask River | |
The Peninsula Loop Hike | Easy | 0.9 | 250 | Hike a basalt ridge to a grove of old-growth Sitka spruce |
Nestucca Hills | |||||
Munson Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 95 | Easy trail to the Coast Range's tallest waterfall | |
Hebo Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 0.4 | 10 | Loop around a forest lake and popular trout fishing destination | |
Mount Hebo Hike | Difficult | 16.0 | 3230 | Hike to a moorland plateau and then down Hebo's remote back side to secluded lakes | |
Niagara Falls Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 350 | Hike down to visit two waterfalls in the Coast Range |
Central Oregon Coast
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Cascade Head Area | |||||
Cannery Hill Hike | Easy | 3.6 | 350 | Wildlife refuge trails to a hillcrest viewpoint and an overlook over a tidal estuary | |
Neskowin Beach to Porter Point Hike | Moderate | 9.6 | 15 | Check out sea stacks, shallow caves, and a drowned forest on this beach hike | |
Cascade Head Old Growth Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 1295 | Inland hike through old growth Sitka spruce; north section of the trail is abandoned | |
Cascade Head Hike | Moderate | 6.8 | 1310 | Steep hike with stunning views and endangered flora and fauna | |
Harts Cove Hike | Moderate | 5.4 | 1000 | Hike down into a coastal meadow with views of the ocean and a waterfall |
Lincoln City | |||||
The Thumb Hike | Moderate | 4.6 | 1025 | In and out hike to a stunning view of the Salmon River and Cascade Head | |
Roads End Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 15 | Hike the beach to a headland and explore rock pools at low tide | |
Friends of the Wildwoods Hike | Easy | 1.0 | 45 | Short trail through an open space of forest and wetland | |
Spring Lake to Devils Lake Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 295 | Walk from a quiet forested lake to the busy shore of Devils Lake | |
Nelscott Beach Hike | Moderate | 7.8 | 30 | Hike a bog at Devils Lake, see the world's shortest river, and then walk the beach to Siletz Bay | |
Cutler City Wetlands Loop Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 5 | Rhododendrons, mossy woods, a salt marsh and a pond |
Siletz Bay to Yaquina Head | |||||
Salishan Spit Hike | Moderate | 8.0 | 20 | Beach walk to a harbor seal haul out site at the mouth of Siletz Bay | |
Lincoln Beach Hike | Easy | 5.0 | 50 | Amble south along the beach to the lava promontory at Fishing Rock | |
Fogarty Creek-Fishing Rock Loop Hike | Easy | 2.8 | 260 | Hike dense secondary woods, head out to a beach, and then enjoy a rocky promontory | |
Depoe Bay Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 60 | Walk a sea wall and then a headland trail to view rugged coastal bluffs | |
Cape Foulweather Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 120 | Quick stroll to a hidden meadow with ocean views | |
Devils Punchbowl Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 100 | Low tide beach walk to tidepools and the inside of a collapsed sea cave | |
Beverly Beach-Moolack Beach Hike | Moderate | 10.3 | 80 | Hike a wide sandy beach and then enjoy low tide on wave-cut platforms and rock formations | |
Spencer Creek Loop Hike | Easy | 1.7 | 30 | Short nature trail along a coastal creek |
Newport | |||||
Yaquina Head Hike | Easy | 3.4 | 490 | See whales, seals, seabirds, basalt formations, and a historic lighthouse at this beautiful headland | |
Newport Beach Hike | Moderate | 8.2 | 195 | Walk the beach from imposing Yaquina Head to the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse | |
Big Creek-Forest Park Hike | Easy | 3.6 | 560 | Walk the wetlands and spruce forest on the back side of Newport | |
Newport Bayfront Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 140 | Walk Newport's historic bay front and then out to the beach and a lighthouse | |
Yaquina Estuary Hike | Easy | 0.9 | 10 | Interpretive trail along Yaquina Bay from the Hatfield Marine Science Center | |
Mike Miller Park Loop Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 115 | Loop around a pocket of old-growth Sitka spruce and hemlock | |
Cooper Ridge-South Beach Loop Hike | Easy | 3.3 | 70 | Wander through dense rhododendron thickets and then out to the beach |
Ona Beach to Waldport | |||||
Beaver Creek Loop Hike | Easy | 4.6 | 440 | Take the trails through the marshes and around a forested knoll at Beaver Creek | |
Ona Beach to Seal Rock Hike | Moderate | 5.5 | 120 | Hike a wave-cut platform and then explore the stacks and tide pools at Seal Rock |
Yachats/Cape Perpetua | |||||
Yachats 804 Trail Hike | Easy | 1.7 | 20 | Take this historic route along the rocky shoreline of Yachats | |
Ya'Xaik Trail-Gerdemann Preserve Loop Hike | Easy | 2.1 | 190 | Loop from the coast to hillside forest and a private botanical preserve | |
Amanda's Trail Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 1170 | Hike from the rocky ocean shore to ascend steeply in lush forest to the top of Cape Perpetua | |
Cape Perpetua Hike | Moderate | 6.5 | 1100 | Varied trails at a spectacular coastal headland: blowholes, lush creeks, big trees, views, wildflowers, and more! | |
Gwynn Creek Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.3 | 1200 | Loop that visits old growth spruce and Douglas-fir in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area |
Cummins Creek to Florence | |||||
Cummins Creek Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.7 | 2040 | Loop hike to a high ridge above Cummins and Gwynn Creeks | |
Rock Creek Wilderness Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 100 | Follow a user trail from the Rock Creek Campground into this pocket wilderness | |
Hobbit Beach to Heceta Head Hike | Moderate | 6.3 | 910 | Hike a beach and then a coastal wood to reach the Heceta Head Lighthouse | |
Heceta Head Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 165 | Short walk that takes in a historic bridge, a sheltered cove, and a lighthouse | |
Sutton Creek Loop Hike | Easy | 4.3 | 165 | Two short loops through a vegetated dunescape along looping Sutton Creek |
Central Coast Range
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Drift Creek/Siletz River Area | |||||
Drift Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 3.0 | 490 | Hike to a spectacular trail bridge | |
Valley of the Giants Loop Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 535 | Walk around a relic stand of massive Douglas-firs and hemlocks |
Kings Valley Area | |||||
Fort Hoskins Loop Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 430 | Hike through a meadow and around the site of a historic fort | |
Beazell Memorial Forest Loop Hike | Easy | 3.9 | 885 | Two short loops through forest and meadows |
Marys Peak Area | |||||
Marys Peak East Ridge Hike | Moderate | 5.5 | 1200 | Hike through old growth to the summit | |
Marys Peak Meadow Edge Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 450 | Wander through wildflower meadows and ancient Noble Firs | |
Marys Peak North Ridge Hike | Moderate | 9.0 | 1900 | Switchback to the summit in solitude through a magestic forest | |
Marys Peak Summit Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 400 | An easy walk around the summit of Marys Peak | |
Alsea and Green Peak Falls Hike | Easy | 4.2 | 230 | Visit two waterfalls in lush forest; optional loop to see old growth trees |
Drift Creek Wilderness | |||||
Drift Creek North Hike | Moderate | 7.6 | 1690 | Wilderness hike on an old growth ridge down to remote Drift Creek | |
Harris Ranch Trail Hike | Moderate | 6.0 | 1365 | Descend through lush Coast Range old growth to campsites at Drift Creek |
Siuslaw River Area | |||||
Whittaker Ridge Loop Hike | Easy | 3.8 | 880 | A loop above Whittaker Creek leads to a ridge trail with old-growth Douglas-firs | |
Kentucky Falls Hike | Easy | 4.0 | 650 | See three impressive waterfalls | |
North Fork Smith-Kentucky Falls Bike and Hike | Moderate | 17.0 | 3200 | Hike uphill along a creek and past waterfalls; return on bicycle | |
Enchanted Valley, Oregon Hike | Easy | 4.0 | 80 | Follow an old roadbed through a valley with abundant wildlife |
Southern Oregon Coast
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Oregon Dunes | |||||
Honeyman State Park Loop Hike | Easy | 6.6 | 470 | Use a network of trails to visit two lakes and the edge of the Oregon Dunes | |
Siltcoos River Hike | Easy | 5.7 | 90 | Three short loops and a hike to the beach on the picturesque lower Siltcoos River | |
Taylor Dunes Hike | Easy | 4.7 | 95 | Hike through a dunescape and low thickets to an isolated beach | |
Oregon Dunes Loop Hike | Easy | 4.8 | 195 | Loop hike from a dunes overlook to Tahkenitch Creek and the beach | |
Tahkenitch Creek Loop Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 60 | Short excursion along looping Tahkenitch Creek through dunes and shore pine woods | |
Lake Marie Loop Hike | Easy | 1.7 | 50 | Loop around a forested lake, see the Umpqua Dunes, and visit a historic lighthouse | |
Eel Lake Hike | Moderate | 6.6 | 615 | An up and down forest hike along the convoluted shoreline of a natural barrage lake | |
John Dellenback Dunes Loop Hike | Easy | 4.0 | 220 | Hike a dune crest and follow trail posts at the widest part of the Oregon Dunes |
Coos Bay Area | |||||
Yoakam Point Loop Hike | Easy | 1.1 | 30 | User trails take you to viewpoints over interesting rock formations | |
Shore Acres Loop Hike | Easy | 4.7 | 230 | Hike through coastal forest and along oceanside cliffs with interesting rock formations | |
Cape Arago Loop Hike | Moderate | 3.9 | 710 | Forest hike to a ridge crest and then descend to walk along colorful cliffs with views | |
South Slough Loop Hike | Easy | 3.8 | 370 | Loop down through secondary forest to tidal marshes on the South Slough |
Bandon Area | |||||
Fivemile Point Hike | Easy | 4.4 | 25 | Hike the beach from the Seven Devils State Recreation Site to Whiskey Run | |
Bullards Beach Hike | Easy | 4.6 | 30 | Beach and spit hike to the mouth of the Coquille River and a lighthouse | |
Bandon Beach Hike | Easy | 7.4 | 45 | Beach stroll to admire the extensive array of sea stacks off the Bandon shore |
Port Orford Area | |||||
Blacklock Point from Floras Lake Hike | Moderate | 9.1 | 470 | Remote hike through dense spruce forest to an isolated and rugged cape | |
Cape Blanco Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.4 | 435 | Combination of two loops and a lighthouse at Oregon's westernmost point | |
Port Orford Heads Loop Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 170 | Walk around a rugged headland at a historic lifeboat station | |
Humbug Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.5 | 1740 | Wooded hike with limited views up the highest coastal prominence in Oregon |
Gold Beach Area | |||||
Sisters Rocks Hike | Easy | 1.6 | 260 | Hike down to massive sea stacks, a sea cave, and a historic beach | |
Otter Point to Rogue River Hike | Moderate | 7.7 | 160 | A picturesque headland and then a beach walk getting views of the Rogue River Reef | |
Cape Sebastian to Pistol River Hike | Moderate | 10.5 | 870 | Hike down a high headland to walk a beach scattered with picturesque stacks | |
Frances Shrader Old Growth Hike | Easy | 1 | 100 | Hike through a forest of old growth Douglas-fir and Port Orford cedar |
Brookings Area | |||||
Samuel Boardman: North Island to Arch Rock Hike | Moderate | 8.4 | 1080 | Descend to two beaches and admire stacks and arches from clifftop viewpoints | |
Samuel Boardman: Lone Ranch Beach to House Rock Hike | Moderate | 5.7 | 1140 | Views of a rugged coastline, pocket beaches, and wildflowers on headland meadows | |
Harris Beach Loop Hike | Easy | 2.8 | 305 | Admire sea stacks and offshore islands from the beach and a high viewpoint | |
Chetco Point Hike | Easy | 1.1 | 110 | Short walk out to clifftop views of offshore rocks and islands |
Southern Coast Range
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Millicoma River Drainage | |||||
Golden and Silver Falls Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 515 | Three short trails to views of two tall Coast Range waterfalls |
Elk River Area | |||||
Grassy Knob Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 290 | Short hike up an old lookout road to enter a Coast Range wilderness | |
Barklow Mountain West Hike | Moderate | 4.5 | 1080 | Hike in the Copper Salmon Wilderness to its highest peak |
Chetco River | |||||
Chetco Redwoods Loop Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 520 | Hike along the Chetco River to one of the northernmost groves of redwoods |