Oregon Coast Trail Foundation

Taking the first steps onto the Coquille River Bridge.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A boat races up Coquille River at sunrise.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A seemingly abandoned building along the Coquille River.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Reflections at the Bandon Harbor.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Crab shack open early morning near the harbor.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

One of many bizarre, yet charming, rebar humans on 1st Street.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A lifelike figure overlooks Jetty Road.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Coquille River Lighthouse along the north shore.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

The first steps onto a long stretch of beach are through driftwood piles.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Giant green anemone, among others, in a tide pool near Coquille Point.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Sand dunes piled up against the cliffs from high winds.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A couple and their dog out for a morning jog south of Face Rock.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Enjoying the cool, wet sand after entering Bandon State Natural Area.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Easily walking through New River at low tide.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A pair of fellow backpackers headed south.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Western snowy plovers graze the beach.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Camp set up at the New River BLM Primitive Campsite.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A grumpy porcupine hunkers down in the grass near Lake Floras.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Walking across a stream in Lake Floras State Natural Area.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Resting while enjoying the view from Blacklock Point.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Approaching the Cape Blanco Lighthouse along the beach.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Hiking up the hill into Cape Blanco State Park.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Reflecting on the 3-mile stretch of beach to Blacklock Point.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Great viewpoint of the beach south of Camp Blanco stretching to Port Orford.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Sun filters through the forest at Cape Blanco State Park Campground.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A elderly couple enjoys the morning view along the trail.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Two fisherman walking along the beach with Cape Blanco Lighthouse in the distance.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Looking south from dunes piled behind the beach.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Vehicle tracks trail into the distance back toward Cape Blanco State Park.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

One of many makeshift driftwood shelters near Tseriadun State Recreation Site.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

An interesting roadside shop in Port Orford.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Overlook Battle Rock Park before descending onto the beach.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A wave crashes just before sunset at Battle Rock Beach.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Looking back on Battle Rock Park as the beach glows.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Milky Way rising over Port Orford.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Early morning glow at Rocky Point.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Peaceful beach views from camp north of Rocky Point.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

View of the coastline toward Mount Humbug from a turnout along Highway 101.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Walking along the Old Highway 101 into Mount Humbug State Park.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Lush forest surrounds a footbridge descending into the state park.

Photo by Patrick Mueller.