Captain Cook Trail #1364.2
From forest to tidepools, and back again, this one-mile round trip hike starts at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. The paved trail leads you past an old Civilian Conservation Corps camp, through wind sculpted vegetation, around Native American shell middens and down to the tidepools. At high tide the Spouting Horn and Thor's Well can be observed from Cook’s Chasm.
Always use caution on the beach. Watch for large, sudden, dangerous waves, called sneaker waves, that can sweep you off the rocky shores. know the tide schedule and stay away from logs in the surf or on wet sand. Look out for deep water and strong currents.
- 0.8 mile round trip from the Visitor Center
- Easy
- Accessibility: Moderate to difficult. Start at Cook’s Chasm
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
Trail Map:
- Trail Map (Geospatial PDF ~ 1.9 mb)
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Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Access this trail from the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center.
Directions
Located two miles south of Yachats, OR on Highway 101 or 11 miles south of Waldport, OR on Highway 101.
Nearby Recreation Sites
- Cape Cove Trailhead
- Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
- Captain Cook Trailhead
- Cummins Creek Trailhead
- Devils Churn Day Use
