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Oregon Coast Trail #1308
The majesty of Oregon's coastline unfolds around every bend along the 382-mile Coast Trail. Hikers cross sandy beaches, meander through forest-shaded corridors and traverse majestic headlands. The section of trail through the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area overlooks the rocky shoreline and ties into the Gwynn Creek and Cummins Creek Loop Trails. Learn more about the trail from Oregon State Parks at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PARKS/Pages/OCT_main.aspx and at the Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail blog at http://hikingtheoct.blogspot.com/.
- 2.6 miles round trip from the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (section through Cape Perpetua Scenic Area only - entire trail length is 382 miles)
- Moderate
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | No bikes allowed. Snowy Plover restrictions in place March 15 - September 15 |
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| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Yes |
| Passes: | Recreation pass or fee required at trailhead |
| Information Center: | Central Coast Ranger District - Cape Perpetua Visitor Center or Waldport Office |
General Information
Directions:Access to this trail is at Cape Perpetua Trailhead
Trail Map (Geospatial PDF ~ 1.9 mb)
To use your mobile device's GPS to track your location on the map: Download the geospatial PDF (geoPDF), download and install an app, such as The Avenza Maps app, that reads geoPDFs. Learn more about geospatial PDFs and mobile apps here.
General Notes:
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Amanda's Trail
- Cape Cove
- Captain Cook
- Cooks Ridge
- Cummins Creek
- Cummins Creek Loop
- Discovery Loop
- Giant Spruce
- Gwynn Creek
- Restless Waters
- St. Perpetua
- Whispering Spruce
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Viewing Scenery
| Special Feature | Scenic coastal forest & views of the Pacific Ocean |
