Oregon Coast
Hiking Trails
for more information about these trails and others
Check the AllTrails app & oregonhikers.org.
WaldporT
The Crestline Park Woodland Trail Loop
An easy and quiet trail. Only 1.7 miles long. The entrance is on Starr Street, next to the baseball fields.
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Lint Slough Trail
1.6 miles long. Turn right at Crestline Drive, across from Ace Hardware. Park in the big parking lot one block up on the right. Cross the road and follow Lint Slough Rd to the trail.
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Ona Beach to Elephant Rock
This moderately long beach trail (5.5 miles round trip) goes from the popular Brian Booth State Park to the north side of Elephant Rock in Seal Rock State Park. This is the southern remnant of the Columbia River Basalts and is a great place to see crashing waves, sunning seals and all kinds of sea birds. The south side of Elephant Rock can be accessed from the parking area at Seal Rock State Park…it’s equally as beautiful.
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Beaver Creek Service road Trails
This is a great area for birding. The trails from the small visitor center are usually dry in the summer; a bit swampy in the winter. We usually choose the trails from the service road which are lovely hikes through the woods. The entrance to the service road is a little hard to find. Drive north 6 miles on Hwy 101, and turn right at N. Beaver Creek Rd. Drive 1 mile and turn right on S. Beaver Creek Rd. Drive about 1 mile, until you cross over a small bridge. There is a gravel turnout on the right just past the bridge. Park there and walk across the street to the park service road.
Yachats
804 Trail
The 804 Trail runs along the ocean, starting at the Yachats State Park, going north, and ending up on the beach. Absolutely beautiful views of the ocean.
The Saint Perpetua Trail
This is one of our favorite Oregon coast hiking trails…It goes from the Visitor Center at Cape Perpetua up the south side of the Cape. It is just 1.3 miles one way, but a bit strenuous. Beautiful views.
The Amanda Trail
The Amanda Trail goes up the north side of Cape Perpetua from the Amanda Grotto to the summit. This is a strenuous hike, 3.2 miles one way. Finding the Amanda Grotto is tricky. Drive south of Yachats about a mile, to about MP 166. Just after the road starts to get very twisty look to your left and you’ll see a gated road with a wide gravel area where you can park. The gate makes it look like you are not supposed to enter, but you can. Walk in 100 yards and the trail will be on the right. It is well marked.
Whispering Spruce Trail
Whether you drive to the top of Cape Perpetua or hike up be sure to walk ¼ mile out to the overlook on the Whispering Spruce Trail.
The Gwynn Creek Trail
This is a perfect trail for seeing beautiful old growth trees…Western red cedar, Sitka spruce and Douglas fir. Go about 13.5 miles south. When you cross Gwynn Creek take the turnout to the first parking lot on the right, MP 167. It isn’t labelled, but that’s Neptune North State Park. Walk across Hwy 101 and you’ll find a short path which connects to the Pacific Coast Trail. Turn left, heading north. Then right onto Gwynn Creek trail…then watch for magnificent trees.
There are several other great trails in the Cape Perpetua area…The Trail of Restless Waters, the Captain Cook Trail, the Discovery Loop, the Cummins Creek Loop, the Giant Spruce Trail.
The Hobbit Trail
Drive about 22 miles south to just past MP 177…Park on the east side of Hwy 101. Follow the ½ mile trail to beach or the 1.5 mile trail to Heceta Head lighthouse. The trail to the beach really does feel like a hidden hobbit trail. It’s a great place to go at low tide…you might be able to hike around the rocks at the south end of the beach.
Lincoln CitY
Lower Cascade Head Trail
Our absolute favorite Oregon coast hiking trail is the Lower Cascade Head Trail in the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area. It’s a little north of Lincoln City. This is a STUNNING coastal headland trail. If you have time, this is worth it. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
God’s Thumb via the Knoll
This hike is at the north end of Lincoln City. Absolutely fantastic views of the ocean at God’s Thumb and at the Knoll. God’s Thumb is quite intimidating. We have not climbed it! Round trip hike is 5 miles, moderately difficult…Lots of elevation gain and loss.
Drift Creek Suspension Bridge and Waterfall
The turnoff to this trail is on Hwy 101 just south of Lincoln City, and the trailhead is then about 12 miles east.
NewporT
Hatfield Marine Science Center Estuary Trail
South Beach State Park
Communications Hill & Salal Hill
Florence
There are multiple trails along Highway 101 on the way to Florence and in the sand dunes around Florence. We haven’t tried them. Please check All Trails or oregonhikers.org