https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-1-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887684637-H75XPAFB30594PSHQ48Z/1-1.jpg Section 1 The Oregon Coast Trail North Trailhead is marked by the small OCT trail marker. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887684637-H75XPAFB30594PSHQ48Z/1-1.jpg Section 1 The Oregon Coast Trail North Trailhead is marked by the small OCT trail marker. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887700917-56E3PTA4FVWNQVZ2KXXC/1-2.jpg Section 1 Saddle Mountain can be seen on the horizon as the trail crosses the dunes to the beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887717875-RDG7Q7L7BN6J3JEA52Z0/1-3.jpg Section 1 Descending dunes to the start of an approximately 15-mile beach walk in Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887716164-IKH8OR7PYDUIT8S7HBA4/1-5.jpg Section 1 A vibrant sunset over beach grass on the dunes of Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887738838-8EZSDZXE0T6MCS05CTG7/1-6.jpg Section 1 Vehicles are permitted on this 15-mil section of beach through Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887735829-2RGS9P3NXFIC0T30V6ZG/1-7.jpg Section 1 A colorful sunset over the gentle surf at Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887748818-HMDMTATCRZCK3UUUTSS1/1-8.jpg Section 1 The sun sets behind the iconic wreckage of the Peter Iredale. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887754128-6CZLPUH9V4VNN161KT0D/1-9.jpg Section 1 A sun star effect on a warm fall afternoon as a beach goer sits on their tailgate in Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887763004-LXAUNGKNWHQ3FPBTX644/1-10.jpg Section 1 Approaching Tillamook Head in the distance beyond the town of Seaside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887784333-34GURJJSTLQZH8GJRV3M/1-11.jpg Section 1 Beach grass on the dunes as the trail exits the beach in the town of Gearhart. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887787504-LPJMRTF0NHFAYSYRCDCC/1-12.jpg Section 1 Roadside viewpoint of the confluence of the Necanicum River and Neawanna Creek (crossed by road bridge). Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887809628-DS3UHHCRQ4WDM0LUPMKP/1-13.jpg Section 1 An optional route avoiding the beach is to take the Seaside Promenade. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887807171-9M5VCSXQE2QK5MVE9WRU/1-14.jpg Section 1 Beach goers on Seaside Beach with Tillamook Head in the distance. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887818978-PRKHQKITS6Z83A7ZZ6GZ/1-15.jpg Section 1 Statue marking the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail at the Broadway Street Roundabout in Seaside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887835544-WHLZ05QV414XKXOHHM9V/1-16.jpg Section 1 The trail leaves the beach at Seltzer Park, south of Seaside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887853655-H3AXF7VR3D1T7FTSTKWE/1-17.jpg Section 1 A substantial trailhead marker at the end of Sunset Boulevard. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887865538-77M7E9J601DEWIVRJM8Z/1-19.jpg Section 1 A trailside mileage sign at the start of the Tillamook Head Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887865644-KMFB4YN5WGXCCEUIJ0F8/1-20.jpg Section 1 Viewpoint at the top of Tillamook Head. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887881845-ZJE311G723KJHEEAYA0J/1-21.jpg Section 1 Dense coastal forest surrounds the hiker camp on Tillamook Head. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887896626-TK8JMLAHUBMCMR94BR7G/1-22.jpg Section 1 One of three rustic Adirondack shelters - each filled with four basic bunks in the Tillamook Head Hiker Camp. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887914298-72WMI3717NRXEUXEXVWR/1-23.jpg Section 1 The Adirondack camp boasts a stocked woodshed for the fire ring in the Tillamook Head Hiker Camp. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887910019-XD46HOC9VMHR7JFDJJ5E/1-24.jpg Section 1 View down the impressive bluff from the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887666594-DGNY5CKT9JR2AZYSTKY0/1-1-2.jpg Section 1 The sun bursts through clouds over Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887935746-175SO9U40NZDH25UI5GQ/1-25.jpg Section 1 A cloudy sunset over Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887950344-5TG8XMJHEVP4ZIF9O51Q/1-26.jpg Section 1 Waves crash through the rocks of “Terrible Tilly.” Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887971063-JMT1PFMNEMJSH1R3XDL6/1-27.jpg Section 1 An old World War II bunker near the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887965372-94418I9M1L9NWAGQAYSJ/1-28.jpg Section 1 Vibrant sunset from the rocky Indian Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887979255-3JLX7GMBR0ELIXSL1YOP/1-29.jpg Section 1 Blue Hour at Bald Point looking toward Ecola Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888002685-MK0WPHF8OZTGY5BNDHCY/1-30.jpg Section 1 Sunset hues behind Tillamook Rock Lighthouse as seen from Indian Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888003958-L7QCBAC063G401AGIFH7/1-31.jpg Section 1 The trail ascends above Indian Beach with Tillamook Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888017283-TWVWJELPT6B9JDSB0IG9/1-32.jpg Section 1 Panorama with Ecola Point on the left. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888027652-JA0S36JRL4LWXL79G845/1-33.jpg Section 1 Ecola Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888044265-EDYN08N2UUEA1SFPJJ34/1-34.jpg Section 1 Tillamook Rock Lighthouse offshore from one of the many viewpoints in the day use area of Ecola State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888065964-3HDIAR32H62IOKSS13NK/1-35.jpg Section 1 The vast Pacific at sunset from Ecola State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888100063-991V0WDVEMY546OXW258/1-36.jpg Section 1 Panorama from the iconic viewpoint in Ecola State Park overlooking Crescent Beach and the distant Cannon beaches. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888129160-WZWTTNKZ9WLN612QXL2R/1-38.jpg Section 1 Viewpoint from the trail atop a bluff above Crescent Beach with Chapman Point above Haystack Rock in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888141335-JNFQ8PXUCLU8WAUNXH96/1-39.jpg Section 1 The iconic Haystack Rock of Cannon Beach at blue hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888187387-AF7DWRSAOQHC6CDUH4KI/1-40.jpg Section 1 Shore birds south of Silver Point (named for weathered gray spruce trees that once thrived here). Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888188068-6EMOWJ2T12POF4KQMCCX/1-41.jpg Section 1 Haystack Rock and the distant Tillamook Head as seen from Silver Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888221333-1ZXTW4Z4N4KNVHXJ10IA/1-42.jpg Section 1 Humbug Point at the north end of Arcadia Beach is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888224036-23RS9WRHN2TKGSR8BZX3/1-43.jpg Section 1 View to the north on Arcadia Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888235144-QWC7TNI6ZLFK2UFA8BQ2/1-44.jpg Section 1 Approaching Hug Point during high tide at the south end of Arcadia Beach. Hug Point is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888234828-M1NG3T588OVKHSI1C8UQ/1-45.jpg Section 1 Sunrise from the beach in Hug Point State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888257728-7OBMODKERKUJZV7TT0D4/1-46.jpg Section 1 Hug Point Falls. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888253173-074T4LCY9LJYMX6DS566/1-47.jpg Section 1 Bluff overlooking Hug Point Falls at high tide. The point to the north is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888269685-RBHHQ53411QX9J0HHNDF/1-48.jpg Section 1 Austin Point is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888272528-2WWEK9KM2SCTU24BKTZ7/1-49.jpg Section 1 Point Meriwether at the south end of Hug Point State Park, which is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888287662-P98PPYOROSU2BYV7SEME/1-50.jpg Section 1 View to the north of Hug Point State Park Beach at high tide from Point Meriwether. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888292669-NSCQC0WF1Y0735E8GZNB/1-51.jpg Section 1 A short stretch of beach between Point Meriwether and the distant Arch Cape. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888306236-YWSXYXLS0R9RZ6D9MMWQ/1-52.jpg Section 1 The point north of Arch Cape at high tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888306673-3XVB3TSXN18DGHD13FTA/1-53.jpg Section 1 Arch Cape Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888316446-YM22FQ5BD8ATLZSFWG54/1-55.jpg Section 1 Castle Rock as seen from Arch Cape Beach at blue hour. This rock hosts over 12,000 common murres. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888317838-M7YOSAPHEZCNPM39W7PS/1-56.jpg Section 1 The south end of Arch Cape Beach at blue hour. This is where the trail leaves the beach and Section 2 begins. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-2-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964399665-45P6QHT7Z3MFVFPPU3TX/1-1.jpg Section 2 Gallery OCT trail marker on private property on East Shingle Mill Lane, Arch Cape. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964399665-45P6QHT7Z3MFVFPPU3TX/1-1.jpg Section 2 Gallery OCT trail marker on private property on East Shingle Mill Lane, Arch Cape. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964456274-S6T10S8RTIPZ3HN4PZ98/1-2.jpg Section 2 Gallery Private driveway accessing the Oswald West State Park north trailhead. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964484640-GXRGWAH5KX5PCU8NIF5F/1-3.jpg Section 2 Gallery Suspension footbridge over Arch Cape Creek. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964487747-6TD43J0ABU4U744XLAUK/1-4.jpg Section 2 Gallery Trail marker on the east side of Highway 101, the first of two highway crossings through Oswald West. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964503073-RB2BYBTOM941WWQ28HEF/1-5.jpg Section 2 Gallery Updated footbridge over a drainage near Elk Flats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964525754-K17BDZ0TPF3OD7K1TDPT/1-6.jpg Section 2 Gallery A potential backcountry campsite in Elk Flats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964536291-QG6Z1GG55LC90XNV9CUU/1-7.jpg Section 2 Gallery Low hanging clouds as the trail climbs the north bluff of Oswald West. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964539190-AZNKPLJGQXEU8QVYCWV3/1-8.jpg Section 2 Gallery View toward Arch Cape from the north bluff of Oswald West State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964557233-1OTJ2B5YRL1WL4GWKCI0/1-9.jpg Section 2 Gallery Thick sword ferns (Polystichum munitum) nearly cover the trail in some areas of Oswald West. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964592250-659SOC78FSAE0AUULLN8/1-10.jpg Section 2 Gallery Another potential backcountry campsite on Cape Falcon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964595044-64AYO36ODDFBP2N29CCS/1-11.jpg Section 2 Gallery Viewpoint on Cape Falcon with basalt sea caves. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964642767-DUP3P0SQFD835MCZAVNE/1-12.jpg Section 2 Gallery Nurse tree over one of many small seasonal creek crossings near Cape Falcon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964633253-8A6H8N89NP7IABV13V6M/1-13.jpg Section 2 Gallery Scenic black beach below Cape Falcon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964670819-L79VV4PLY1FTDIVEQ23W/1-14.jpg Section 2 Gallery Viewpoint of the distant Devils Cauldron from the south end of Cape Falcon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964690317-LKQSMWSTOJLND09DG57E/1-15.jpg Section 2 Gallery View of Short Sand Beach in Oswald West State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964726337-237ZD9BUDXK150Z3R3KP/1-16.jpg Section 2 Gallery Upper Blumenthal Falls. The lower falls pours into the ocean on Short Sand Beach and isn't viewable from the trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964717213-HVVI9UFK2J6NF4IJGUYB/1-17.jpg Section 2 Gallery Large old-growth Sitka spruce as the trail nears Short Sand Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964780558-13G08MC3D10I5R73G24R/1-18.jpg Section 2 Gallery Approaching Short Sand Beach day use area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964764376-YJ5NM581FNK7ORHHX7GK/1-19.jpg Section 2 Gallery Short Sand Beach with Cape Falcon above. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964813769-UEGFVNOSAQZ99R167831/1-20.jpg Section 2 Gallery Short Sand Creek. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964840391-12WPE58GVCBZZ4W4DW2S/1-22.jpg Section 2 Gallery The trail tunnels through the roots of an old-growth Sitka spruce as it climbs south of Short Sand Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964841452-DGWPG9QAA4DN7OE5E23Y/1-23.jpg Section 2 Gallery Mushrooms have inhabited the trunk of this tree in Oswald West. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964890607-Q3YXPS4QWL511N17GOAJ/1-24.jpg Section 2 Gallery Viewpoint north of Devils Cauldron. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964866365-34E7JJO29BVKI1L8AZMU/1-25.jpg Section 2 Gallery Devils Cauldron viewpoint at sunset. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964907324-MT63HMEJL4EGMRQB30C1/1-26.jpg Section 2 Gallery Morning mist surrounds Cape Falcon as seen from the Devils Cauldron viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964918130-MIZ2MP76PKU1S845UT9O/1-27.jpg Section 2 Gallery Afternoon light over Devils Cauldron. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964924757-KGQPUTZHCR5VWZEDHYKI/1-28.jpg Section 2 Gallery Vibrant sunset over the vast pacific as a fishing boat makes its way to port as seen from the Devils Cauldron viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964961896-2Z7QD8L6MRERZSZ5TVSO/1-29.jpg Section 2 Gallery After crossing Highway 101 for the second and final time, the trail climbs Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964989901-5RVREFL6ZB9UMS4YUXFS/1-30.jpg Section 2 Gallery Fall foliage along the trail with open views of Cape Falcon to the north. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965027740-MAM699AIBNDRUSDPE4HB/1-31.jpg Section 2 Gallery Low hanging clouds give the forest an eerie feeling as the trail climbs the west slope of Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965018883-USZJO67SA4GC8X8ZEMLR/1-32.jpg Section 2 Gallery Sword ferns are in abundance in the coastal forest of Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965081767-9IRR5OCCR5TPLU0S5OVE/1-33.jpg Section 2 Gallery Wicked looking branches of a western hemlock on the saddle of Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965042978-159JKSM47B4Z9ST1M03W/1-33b.jpg Section 2 Gallery View looking south over the town of Manzanita and Nehalem Bay State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965077447-1V2QKRJ75XQ2FEERVNUM/1-34.jpg Section 2 Gallery Thick greenery and roots across the trail throughout Oswald West State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965132550-3JFZ4577N94HDUDQKWYR/1-36.jpg Section 2 Gallery Return to the beach in Manzanita after 2 miles of roadway travel. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965131413-TNGB4W4NW2OMPI4MWY03/1-37.jpg Section 2 Gallery Neahkahnie Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965170731-FZAOE88D39Y6TTQ6QTMS/1-39.jpg Section 2 Gallery Last light over interesting beach grass formations on the dunes of Nehalem Bay State Park with Neahkahnie Mountain in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965166437-N4Z2RQ5TXQISG2HMY2TF/1-40.jpg Section 2 Gallery Rain clouds over the now distant Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965193004-IMJVQ9FK6QYO1NAUXEO6/1-41.jpg Section 2 Gallery View to the south toward Nehalem Bay inlet. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965203557-JP2C690Q4HKPOOFH010L/1-42.jpg Section 2 Gallery Exit the beach here for a recommended option to a more direct trail for the Nehalem Bay ferry boat ride. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965255420-Y35TUQ8IP2HNXQ5UHUPW/1-43.jpg Section 2 Gallery Horse trail along Nehalem Spit to ride the ferry boat. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965264224-69FBUEGDSLGJ153DU9G8/1-44.jpg Section 2 Gallery The smaller trail on the left leads to the ferry boat beach pickup. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560969003159-7OWG4II8I9D3LCD9QZU7/1-45.jpg Section 2 Gallery View of Nehalem Bay. The trail leads toward a small beach where the ferry boat picks up hikers. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560968998755-JBQSJ495WB62E78WLCRR/1-46.jpg Section 2 Gallery With advanced planning, and for $10, hikers can be ferried across Nehalem Bay by Jetty Fishery. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965310909-XHHQLDAP35LTJJTQJRSG/1-47.jpg Section 2 Gallery Taking the ferry boat across Nehalem Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965317076-AJXOZE7Y1942HRZK9X4P/1-48.jpg Section 2 Gallery On the south side of Nehalem Bay at Jetty Fishery dock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965348988-WA565WY2RFSUJIBKGT77/1-49.jpg Section 2 Gallery If the tide is low enough, walk along the south jetty to return to the beach on Rockaway. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965369461-GPX90WRWITWTB285K7X5/1-50.jpg Section 2 Gallery Significant driftwood at the north end of Rockaway Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965395930-6HZPHZD5X5HN769MXMUC/1-52.jpg Section 2 Gallery Crossing one of many unnamed creeks in Rockaway Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965442816-D0LOJVRMOPJTBQPBW0AJ/1-53.jpg Section 2 Gallery Clouds clearing to the south over the distant Cape Meares as seen from Rockaway Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965446738-DWWKTY7YD81GAEKAL97L/1-54.jpg Section 2 Gallery Twin Rocks, Rockaway Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965496040-A4RC9B6EIB3JQ8SRNWVW/1-55.jpg Section 2 Gallery The trail leaves the beach at the south end of Rockaway. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965498595-HEROYFEP5SFC0OPJN9NC/1-56.jpg Section 2 Gallery Beach exit toward the Tillamook Bay north jetty. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965548067-5APUT7HFCTYB3IZM7SHA/1-58.jpg Section 2 Gallery A trail marker indicates direction of travel along the Tillamook Bay north jetty with a lookout tower in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965559806-LIU3RA5W0NZX5PM9N4FC/1-60.jpg Section 2 Gallery A faint trail toward the north jetty, which can be walked along at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965610582-6485A9M6AG1RIQFLL9VO/1-61.jpg Section 2 Gallery Fisherman on a clear day at the Barview Jetty County Park viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965620988-FTEFEQ3KVZMIXU96YOS3/1-63.jpg Section 2 Gallery Jetty county park viewpoint at high tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965685260-VIT9XQPTQ4FR8OMTD2AA/1-64.jpg Section 2 Gallery The iconic crab rocks of Tillamook Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965716801-YCRNOBLB97M1MYZYK4RT/1-65.jpg Section 2 Gallery View from Captain Robert Gray turnout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965741751-EOZC0YVAS7R17SRP5JS4/1-66.jpg Section 2 Gallery View toward the north end of Tillamook Bay from Hobsonville Point turnout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-3-gallery daily 0.75 2020-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975842203-IQIVH9Q3S5LBDRF94UD8/1-1.jpg Section 3 Gallery Bayocean Spit, north of Cape Meares, with Neahkahnie Mountain in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975842203-IQIVH9Q3S5LBDRF94UD8/1-1.jpg Section 3 Gallery Bayocean Spit, north of Cape Meares, with Neahkahnie Mountain in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975829632-19V8DT70SH6BDGNVPUPT/1-2.jpg Section 3 Gallery Cape Meares and the off-shore Pyramid Rock at sunset. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975854879-V0MU5GCHF27OTWYOY8AI/1-3.jpg Section 3 Gallery Cape Meares and Pyramid Rock at high tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975868470-8U92YWOEK0JMCDDPGS85/1-4.jpg Section 3 Gallery Beginning of the trail up the north side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975884565-ZJ9N10CPLTREKLD2V3B8/1-6.jpg Section 3 Gallery View to the north of Bayocean Spit and Neahkahnie Mountain in the distance from the trail up the north side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975913897-61B1V6BHG0EE3P8J5GBU/1-7.jpg Section 3 Gallery View from a viewing platform in Cape Meares State Park with Pillar and Pyramid Rocks off-shore. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975937106-6XSXSFRIO1ERKSE3OOP9/1-8.jpg Section 3 Gallery Path to the Cape Meares Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975936996-ES5QI82JT14ISOC1QSOD/1-9.jpg Section 3 Gallery Cape Meares Lighthouse at sunset. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975967926-XZYCV8F6XN85CMMSH4CW/1-10.jpg Section 3 Gallery Cape Meares Lighthouse at sunset. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975966744-XKJM9OO960OCVL3DZN23/1-11.jpg Section 3 Gallery Path along the south side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976011063-ER4YJI1SO6MLTSGHLBOO/1-12.jpg Section 3 Gallery Viewpoint of Three Arch Rocks off-shore from the trail along the south side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975995492-STGOMVU7SQFYB88VF899/1-13.jpg Section 3 Gallery Viewpoint of Three Arch Rocks off-shore from the trail along the south side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976026465-UPATKB5MNMDAGKP5CUVK/1-14.jpg Section 3 Gallery The Octopus Tree in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976040047-4022G646K0TQ3XTPL4QA/1-15.jpg Section 3 Gallery Fungi growing on a Douglas fir in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976102113-HKU67VXGXXN6C5F2BG5J/1-16.jpg Section 3 Gallery Old-growth Sitka spruce and surrounding greenery in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976072748-F5PU67JXUEKK45KCMTPW/1-17.jpg Section 3 Gallery Footbridge over a drainage in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976122975-536Y2AYWSUFZ2HNNY9MV/1-20.jpg Section 3 Gallery Red spotted garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis concinnus) alongside the trail in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976144358-3XIMZXYIH15J1C7BNVNG/1-21.jpg Section 3 Gallery Light through the trees along the densely forested south Cape Meares Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976196651-KBZWCNHT1S2UDT0IFVA9/1-23.jpg Section 3 Gallery The trail rejoins Three Capes Scenic Route Road south of Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976169100-6KZBKLZXNAGH3LV3INQ3/1-24.jpg Section 3 Gallery Sunset over Cape Lookout as seen from Oceanside Beach State Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976185691-DWW7DHJJQG3X9EAZGLET/1-25.jpg Section 3 Gallery Sunset from Agate Beach, Oceanside Beach State Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976214106-TBIURLNGS4NZMJ3T16CV/1-26.jpg Section 3 Gallery Sunset from Agate Beach with Three Arch Rocks off-shore on the left, Oceanside Beach State Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976242758-NQPNVYMH08YVR2H38CUW/1-28.jpg Section 3 Gallery Three Arch Rocks as seen from the Sewage Treatment Plant Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976324534-SA7SOWYGST3JL1ZYZQSN/1-32.jpg Section 3 Gallery Netarts Bay Boat Dock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976324540-XTVE1IGWAXL5KJRS3XAN/1-33.jpg Section 3 Gallery Viewpoint along Netarts Bay with Three Arch Rocks on the horizon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976360813-KVGUH26MQMN1SPGFBYHV/1-34.jpg Section 3 Gallery Viewpoint along Netarts Bay with Cape Lookout in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976388536-AMLYBW7OKVCE633VWN1O/1-35.jpg Section 3 Gallery Creek Crossing, Cape Lookout State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976434412-CCL9SV6W03EYCS4077U7/1-36.jpg Section 3 Gallery Creek Crossing, Cape Lookout State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976439419-5FXDOSRCU26P7H86W81T/1-38.jpg Section 3 Gallery Cape Lookout State Park Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976504062-K2K6WG25QZLTBK3FNMLJ/1-39.jpg Section 3 Gallery Another trail tunnel through the roots of a Sitka spruce, Cape Lookout State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976504180-O8H8W6A1M31GYG9O2V8H/1-40.jpg Section 3 Gallery Viewpoint along the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976581151-TTFB3PV0OM9T7QIKP2V8/1-41.jpg Section 3 Gallery Recent trail work with an impressive traction system on the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976549396-LPDO5L9ZK6AEN5CXLCF4/1-42.jpg Section 3 Gallery Viewpoint along the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976618349-8ZP3TEB9MJAUZ86W21NZ/1-43.jpg Section 3 Gallery View to the north of Netarts Spit and the distant Three Arch Rocks from the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976676554-VESWHEIZUR06X1OE0NM4/1-44.jpg Section 3 Gallery Trail signage along the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976708456-Q7PUIGZ2CEQABBGHNWNL/1-45.jpg Section 3 Gallery Crossing Cape Creek on the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976742147-UQQS85JIU5C6GFKD3SGF/1-46.jpg Section 3 Gallery Impressive suspension footbridge across Cape Creek, north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976800284-04D63IR2900PBR99K55C/1-47.jpg Section 3 Gallery Impressive nurse log joining another Sitka spruce along the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976829046-1CB4SGKG6J6X6O5BE38N/1-48.jpg Section 3 Gallery Another tunnel through the roots of a Sitka spruce on the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976859286-MWGWOONIOD0CNY736RQP/1-49.jpg Section 3 Gallery Back-lit moss surrounding the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976912609-OT3DFH8ZTWRU6NTJJ3MB/1-50.jpg Section 3 Gallery Trail junction signage at the top of Cape Lookout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976930698-5TI3ACXXOKLSFWLQJW1Z/1-51.jpg Section 3 Gallery Low hanging clouds through the south Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977004212-SVCYMGALDUY4OO4LSLHP/1-52.jpg Section 3 Gallery Impressive sword fern growing in the arm of an old-growth tree along the south Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977049624-9XZG31KDXXPG223SYSDC/1-53.jpg Section 3 Gallery Wall of sword ferns along the south cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977100894-NMTLEIE3O7HCWJZ5OPS1/1-54.jpg Section 3 Gallery View of Cape Lookout from along the south Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977117000-B6X18UN3XZRG08D2BB9F/1-55.jpg Section 3 Gallery The dirt trail ends on the beach south of Cape Lookout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977159587-10WJSFDY90TNM2V1O9MS/1-56.jpg Section 3 Gallery Shore birds including large brown pelicans in flight south of Cape Lookout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977197864-VKT75EGKDWSKVPSAQA48/1-58.jpg Section 3 Gallery A large number of various types of shore birds with Cape Lookout in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977250463-98DQKNOX0F7YUQUD4VQK/1-59.jpg Section 3 Gallery Seaweed south of Cape Lookout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977270590-L8CYQPR568YAXXD704O7/1-61.jpg Section 3 Gallery OHV tracks in the Sand Lake Recreation Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977320262-FDX49K7G63BXN4UMJJY9/1-62.jpg Section 3 Gallery Rainbow over the Sand Lake Recreation Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977334360-5UUJX5AF0IM9HKPPSDXQ/1-63.jpg Section 3 Gallery OHV riders enjoying Sand Lake Recreation Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977393546-7FK5RXL8F9MJ72JLHXCX/1-64.jpg Section 3 Gallery Wading across Sand Lake at medium low tide. Looking toward the ocean inlet. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977426661-3V58T7ZKVYIJ13BFNM52/1-65.jpg Section 3 Gallery Dunes on the south Sand Lake shore. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977429451-NNKGE0OYNKRMX7JMJ40G/1-66.jpg Section 3 Gallery Wading across Sand Lake at medium low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977482189-7NKVVHUUNACNWFECH7K1/1-67.jpg Section 3 Gallery The inlet to Sand Lake still has significant tidal flow at medium low tide. The inlet may be crossed at low tide in the summer. Cape Lookout is in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977479109-PTZ7OQASBMBK5OD1K6O0/1-68.jpg Section 3 Gallery Large brown pelican in flight above a variety of sea gulls. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977580353-SQDWMKV68ICIR41DV256/1-69.jpg Section 3 Gallery Heading south between Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda in the distance. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977583960-IRZSQVXYSQAXC6MBRD3M/1-70.jpg Section 3 Gallery Calm surf at low tide along Tierra Del Mar beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977665228-WO6ULRXCYNUE0S5P19NN/1-72.jpg Section 3 Gallery Approaching the edge of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977664688-AICYDP2YYFEDE6PCD71X/1-73.jpg Section 3 Gallery View to the north toward Cape Lookout from the top of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977770199-U3HW0CJL4VGBJHJ0EH7M/1-74.jpg Section 3 Gallery Sunset view to the north toward Cape Lookout from the side of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977736555-B7XI9N1VUQI9KUPHA9CF/1-75.jpg Section 3 Gallery Vibrant colors in the sky and on the fragile sandstone of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977828517-YX8SHVAXQ66NAYJYPDB2/1-76.jpg Section 3 Gallery Sunset view to the north toward Cape Lookout from the top of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977836142-7GNN3NE5HQSLJD0JPMNA/1-77.jpg Section 3 Gallery The sun sets behind the impressive sandstone formation of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977900888-KGKLWHJZ0PBCF54DJCAR/1-78.jpg Section 3 Gallery Mid-day light reflects vibrantly off the green Pacific as it pounds the fragile sandstone of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977933862-5LLSL9GLA8RNU6BYAS6W/1-79.jpg Section 3 Gallery View toward the northwest of the fragile Cape Kiwanda landscape. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977996839-4JUZNPCDNYZUKSEI8RJH/1-80.jpg Section 3 Gallery Pacific City's Haystack Rock offshore from Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977995049-4NNGBCMNNANPCWN6MB7K/1-82.jpg Section 3 Gallery A thin layer of fog forms on the dune south of Cape Kiwanda with Pacific City below. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560978065371-JZIOSS7K6N9RKTVG8P3F/1-83.jpg Section 3 Gallery Surfers enjoying the scenic view of Cape Kiwanda and Haystack Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560978060163-9GY3BN3H5JQ7CKH1IC7K/1-84.jpg Section 3 Gallery Surfers and the scenic view of Pacific City's Haystack Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560978136605-3HTZ96AVMYJ8GC0FRT3D/1-85.jpg Section 3 Gallery Rain clouds clearing over Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560978136814-OPR0TKR4DKC7DOTACMHN/1-86.jpg Section 3 Gallery The trail exits the beach into Pacific City south of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1556315474004-YXLEEDVUDAH4ZJALEPRE/coastal_magic.jpg Section 3 Gallery https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-4-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985059318-LJ3RCOQ6N7RPZ5W1IEFK/1-1.jpg Section 4 Gallery After 6.5 road miles at the at the start of this section, the trail rejoins the beach at Camp Winema. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985059318-LJ3RCOQ6N7RPZ5W1IEFK/1-1.jpg Section 4 Gallery After 6.5 road miles at the at the start of this section, the trail rejoins the beach at Camp Winema. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985005217-5I7DO5JF1OEEXIIQMOBL/1-3.jpg Section 4 Gallery A pelagic cormorant sits on the beach with Casacde Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985090236-EFNXCIL9KTF90LTKH32L/1-4.jpg Section 4 Gallery Calm surf on Kiwanda Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985101238-OWEJ87A4TWZ8K7GI2LVC/1-5.jpg Section 4 Gallery Approaching Neskowin with Cascade Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985127475-9TE5DNTY6R15AX38JXDD/1-6.jpg Section 4 Gallery A crab on Neskowin Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985143818-FMRSGN3YOVLH35TBY740/1-7.jpg Section 4 Gallery Waves under a vibrant sunset in Neskowin. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985169516-CKQD8R9ZIRTL9FI2S0OG/1-8.jpg Section 4 Gallery Proposal Rock at sunset in Neskowin. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985197824-3JHDMIIWOL9NOWXNAN3K/1-9.jpg Section 4 Gallery High, thin clouds are ignited above gentle surf in Neskowin. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985195952-O9NKEIGB0RFL8773DO26/1-10.jpg Section 4 Gallery Archway on Proposal rock with Cascade Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985216760-WIT9COBGKHJE1KAP4OKV/1-11.jpg Section 4 Gallery Petrified forest south of Proposal Rock below a vibrant sunset with Cascade Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985230853-IOO2P6DPXZD4BSMFSB48/1-12.jpg Section 4 Gallery Beautiful sunset above Proposal Rock with petrified forest remnants at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985245354-Q03JO9UOFP7RYDD6HYBL/1-14.jpg Section 4 Gallery Proposal Rock reflecting in Hawk Creek as the sun dips below the horizon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985274859-L8AG1X7KQCIQQRWUQYBC/1-15.jpg Section 4 Gallery After another 10-mile leg on Highway 101, the trail rejoins the beach in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985272826-X45C1ZYLG8SPRTFG3ZH2/1-16.jpg Section 4 Gallery View to the north of Cascade Head on Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985301130-ABB11749VR8MN3QQCWOH/1-17.jpg Section 4 Gallery A sea bird walks in the surf in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985323010-EB03AJAFU0AVN6AU7NIY/1-18.jpg Section 4 Gallery Tide pools in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985351698-Y8GEA1KLPN6W6PXRS8KV/1-19.jpg Section 4 Gallery Rocky coast at low tide in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985405827-EU7KHOBWJ9N3ADH1HQZM/1-20.jpg Section 4 Gallery Lights from fishing boats at blue hour in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985440219-CFITH2UHR41FVBOE7A9J/1-21.jpg Section 4 Gallery Long exposure over a rocky coast in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985456891-6SQOUICIHE8JTRJYLI7D/1-22.jpg Section 4 Gallery Distant break in the clouds at sunset in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985477059-GQCO9J16LFC021CCI3PE/1-23.jpg Section 4 Gallery Sea birds wander in the surf with Cascade Head in the background in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985520431-GQM7QOFQE0OWFFURC70S/1-25.jpg Section 4 Gallery Pelagic cormorants huddled together on a rock in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985536260-LOEHCZR5UVVRUAG1YPNR/1-26.jpg Section 4 Gallery Large rocks at low tide in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985561884-2UKJ31DGLD9QUSBSFE8N/1-27.jpg Section 4 Gallery Anglers in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985586940-ZNDTB4UJHQ8USQ10PPWP/1-28.jpg Section 4 Gallery Siletz Bay inlet. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985616136-NLP3N7GOMHIJ32DQIRFK/1-29.jpg Section 4 Gallery Taft Historical District, south Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985639681-6A3L9HD7G3F4GP5TYU9N/1-30.jpg Section 4 Gallery After another 4.65-mile roadway leg along Highway 101, the trail rejoins the beach in Lincoln Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985669133-02E6NPIOURFCQYVEGAFT/1-31.jpg Section 4 Gallery The interesting sand formations with sea birds in flight, Lincoln Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985678865-5ZZJLGK000IQV6VO9WHX/1-33.jpg Section 4 Gallery Unnamed point only passable at low tide, Lincoln Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985703459-U3I4D7WNP9EJF619R0OE/1-34.jpg Section 4 Gallery Unnamed point only passable at low tide, Lincoln Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985707911-2SQIEH5Z4WAR540P8ZR8/1-35.jpg Section 4 Gallery Lincoln Beach at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985752708-JHZ04BSDK51ZTGAK0VUB/1-36.jpg Section 4 Gallery Lincoln Beach at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985757834-MARUO8G82TM1DEMHBCXU/1-37.jpg Section 4 Gallery Approaching Fishing Rock State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985799335-I0UNIC5R3Z95Q2KTAACQ/1-38.jpg Section 4 Gallery Trail marker on north side of Fishing Rock with Lincoln Beach in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985786298-0YNBUL6IF7H3HZVXC0SQ/1-39.jpg Section 4 Gallery Close-up of the familiar Oregon Coast Trail Marker. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985839697-GKZBT53O1SZT8S1L85DJ/1-41.jpg Section 4 Gallery View to the northwest from the tip of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985856320-O6JZFVSDAZVJ59KL905G/1-42.jpg Section 4 Gallery View to the north of Lincoln Beach from the tip of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985916613-9YC6308SM9AMWMTZNHMK/1-43.jpg Section 4 Gallery Grassy area on Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985930047-1BSJL2AJ8C3L7T7UCFYC/1-44.jpg Section 4 Gallery View to the south from the tip of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985970510-J2Y92TS810K4LWKN3OLE/1-45.jpg Section 4 Gallery The fragile sandstone bluffs of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986002665-8KVZJDCUX9RB1KCLNY0Q/1-46.jpg Section 4 Gallery Thick salal surrounds the trail in Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986020659-H9HRJBQCO9J4U09G4XMP/1-47.jpg Section 4 Gallery A trail marker in the thick woods of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986072301-G2WZTTBEPODVP0R9TBMN/1-48.jpg Section 4 Gallery Trail atop the bluff at the south end of Fishing Rock State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986141210-I1YUSOPYFZY4WKYSWXA3/1-49.jpg Section 4 Gallery Thick vegetation surrounds the trail in Fishing Rock State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986148281-3DNZF6M6VUOQRZ20LX6A/1-50.jpg Section 4 Gallery View to the south from Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint, the first of a few viewpoints along an 8-mile Highway 101 leg. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986296771-XQ3GZ3PUURTRO7A3BDUG/1-51.jpg Section 4 Gallery The rough coastline at Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986272965-S9SH0M2PF6LHHZ7KAKD9/1-52.jpg Section 4 Gallery Depoe Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986380163-I4QDO3ERHVL77Y7UD8XE/1-53.jpg Section 4 Gallery Gray whale sightings are frequent in the fall and winter in Depoe Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986416973-EFZM1EIKBG3L5XQJXBNN/1-54.jpg Section 4 Gallery Depoe Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986453318-SFDTTFJN9Q9UV9R7G9KF/1-55.jpg Section 4 Gallery View to the north from Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986468762-HFV2ZB488WQIO3U7YGRB/1-56.jpg Section 4 Gallery View to the south from Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986503966-XNW5C4W6LTCX4Z9580DF/1-57.jpg Section 4 Gallery The sun shines through smoky skies over Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986545574-6M9KN7LBHFAXJB522U2F/1-58.jpg Section 4 Gallery Rocky Creek Bridge on Otter Crest Loop Road. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986574364-HWPMTGOPQMW9N0FLEPHL/1-59.jpg Section 4 Gallery View from Otter Crest Loop Road. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986587373-QHF3ZRLG8Q196CGNVTXJ/1-60.jpg Section 4 Gallery Sunset atop the bluff on Otter Crest Loop Road. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986624872-8SMP6FFTKVQVNZ59QCRZ/1-61.jpg Section 4 Gallery Vibrant sunset over Cape Foulweather. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986673484-ONM9A55U73KJ1QEE2RXM/1-62.jpg Section 4 Gallery Ample pedestrian space on Otter Crest Loop Road. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986700824-SQ2RVDY9SJ2RQ325WCIJ/1-64.jpg Section 4 Gallery View to the south from Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986804102-JXXCDTE6N0BIDY5XEL9E/1-67.jpg Section 4 Gallery View from the Lookout at Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986830617-7S0M4GIIV8XWFVVLREXH/1-68.jpg Section 4 Gallery Lookout at Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986738734-00CSO1DZP69CK06IULP4/1-65.jpg Section 4 Gallery View out to sea from Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986768310-QVRV29Z5AOT9CE0UTQF5/1-66.jpg Section 4 Gallery The Lookout at Cape Foulweather, Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-5-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048310781-ZSH95C6CBD7WG6YSYHZL/1-1.jpg Section 5 Gallery Surfers below the bluff at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048310781-ZSH95C6CBD7WG6YSYHZL/1-1.jpg Section 5 Gallery Surfers below the bluff at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048317519-OH505X2C9QY1ZGXLXLB3/1-2.jpg Section 5 Gallery The fragile sandstone landscape of Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048330684-G54XN4Z820IGHRNNZVI6/1-3.jpg Section 5 Gallery Devils Punchbowl is two collapsed sea caves. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048337708-9WYPFQIHUDIG2BEL9906/1-4.jpg Section 5 Gallery Sunset over Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048349196-J3D8TBARSK4MDRW6HL6R/1-5.jpg Section 5 Gallery Vibrant sunset from the bluff at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048353759-7TIP2LB6P8PIRV9WCPKL/1-6.jpg Section 5 Gallery Vibrant sunset looking south from the bluff at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048392158-UENTGVN4NDMTQG7S1LJ6/1-7.jpg Section 5 Gallery Stairs down to the beach from Otter Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048379232-G4XI8HCGMKTJJ5CVYD59/1-8.jpg Section 5 Gallery Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area in the distance. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048399762-QS09JS1XUNSXTDZDMDU9/1-9.jpg Section 5 Gallery Heading south along Beverly Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048421020-3K82JOGZRZFN1I76793D/1-11.jpg Section 5 Gallery Schooner Point at low tide with Yaquina Head in the distance. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048433731-BENYVSBFT8Z94DSJ6LKW/1-12.jpg Section 5 Gallery Passing around and through Schooner Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048447510-Z4S40NCL7027FGE5WKW5/1-13.jpg Section 5 Gallery At the south end of Schooner Point with Devil's Punchbowl State Park in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048456230-JKSGU270SS7QB6CNJJUV/1-14.jpg Section 5 Gallery Yaquina Head and its lighthouse in the haze. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048477380-RVCMCL1ICZGA27DSOO5E/1-15.jpg Section 5 Gallery Rudimentary beach access to Northwest 68th Street. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048494067-G3FS4CA6RP4T5WB8T1HF/1-16.jpg Section 5 Gallery Agate Beach access south of Yaquina Head. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048504627-B5WT2K111OXGE47V1XIW/1-17.jpg Section 5 Gallery Yaquina Head from Agate Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048526351-I0EC5J8Z6DLP3Z4ECOO2/1-18.jpg Section 5 Gallery Dunes on Agate Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048547129-HZ6Z2SC2VRZ6Z35MHV9Y/1-19.jpg Section 5 Gallery Yaquina Head above the dunes at Agate Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048554980-I01DID93HXG33TPO2HIF/1-20.jpg Section 5 Gallery Yaquina Head Lighthouse with a gull in the surf. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048559596-5XMZ3EOEY65LXTJ6AACC/1-21.jpg Section 5 Gallery A jellyfish in the surf with Yaquina Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048591146-IRNWX9BIA10NWSDY70EY/1-22.jpg Section 5 Gallery Historic Nye Beach, Newport. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048604108-0CAES0AB93EYVYMHIYQ8/1-24.jpg Section 5 Gallery The beach at Yaquina Bay State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048648738-DA1XGZMM2YVP74NT7KCM/1-25.jpg Section 5 Gallery The path to Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048665364-GGMTBBCAQ7NS0XD0F84F/1-26.jpg Section 5 Gallery Stairs to Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048695132-D694WFUZN56ZSP36UPTC/1-27.jpg Section 5 Gallery Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048716359-J5CD86N9ZFLERH19Q7CO/1-28.jpg Section 5 Gallery Yaquina Bay Bridge from the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048735787-EQEGB09AX1YUU1UWT408/1-29.jpg Section 5 Gallery Pedestrian access over the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048744866-UKMDT71J0WLPMKIXNU9Q/1-30.jpg Section 5 Gallery Yaquina Bay Bridge at night. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048780008-70YEX4W7D6NIDYZ2OCA8/1-31.jpg Section 5 Gallery Fishing boat headed out of the bay as seen from the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048784323-AAQ1BA6GB6M9TM4RC4ES/1-32.jpg Section 5 Gallery On the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048827490-ICY0X6OQYGRQGLGKCKBR/1-34.jpg Section 5 Gallery Pedestrian access on the south side of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048844151-BNIQIVTSJLBFJ3XXY4HG/1-35.jpg Section 5 Gallery Yaquina Bay Bridge from Southwest Jetty Way. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048873242-4LFNFHYHAPPGXVGHSRY3/1-36.jpg Section 5 Gallery Southwest Jetty Way. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048888395-AVNYJKB1G5WEQ5BDL8LV/1-37.jpg Section 5 Gallery South Jetty Trail north trailhead. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048938028-ODII3BVWHRH8SOSAX7MR/1-38.jpg Section 5 Gallery The paved south jetty trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048926009-LAMUN6BC0668NJI2XMQI/1-39.jpg Section 5 Gallery Back to the beach in South Beach State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048952294-WMIWVUSU1O7LX4VA6D8M/1-40.jpg Section 5 Gallery Wide open beach landscape for many miles south of South Beach State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048967413-XNHEQ857BL3H7GSTIN1H/1-41.jpg Section 5 Gallery Contributor Daniel Sherman takes an ideal mode of transportation for miles and miles of sandy beaches - a fat tire bike! Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048975923-EBRY2TDUZY9EVUPRZOU5/1-42.jpg Section 5 Gallery A variety of sea gulls. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048994538-UQWN76BK7SRI22JP68PA/1-43.jpg Section 5 Gallery The bluffs of Holiday Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048997318-QM9AJ8XPD6JPBPFX2FY2/1-44.jpg Section 5 Gallery Lost Creek. There are dozens of creek crossings on this leg of the OCT. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049021709-ZMADGXDZX3YI84R2CWOG/1-45.jpg Section 5 Gallery Beaver Creek in Ona Beach State Park can be a substantial crossing. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049020033-NLAOYZ4S1FCY2XFM0QCR/1-46.jpg Section 5 Gallery Some rocks at low tide in Ona Beach State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049057630-ZITXTEXZL4EXXMNBTYDV/1-47.jpg Section 5 Gallery Exit the beach at Curtis Street north of Seal Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049046350-M6AIRSX4UPNZ318Z6AO8/1-48.jpg Section 5 Gallery North Seal Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049078923-KEMURYF6KMJBSWJIWVCF/1-49.jpg Section 5 Gallery The monolith Elephant Rock of Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049079161-OL4ZJJNDCWF4WLZDPFM8/1-50.jpg Section 5 Gallery The main beach in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049103561-JCONPXA6Y4TPPZUUUWH1/1-51.jpg Section 5 Gallery A starfish takes in sunset in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049109259-ZTIW92PCRBWVCSWD32M9/1-52.jpg Section 5 Gallery The rocky coast of Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049136693-J097EEYZKME4LCBRW8S1/1-54.jpg Section 5 Gallery Light fades in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049139052-GRA14HF7GJ97A2DG81HL/1-56.jpg Section 5 Gallery Light fades in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049158141-N9GQNLL8OKGAX5GH3B7R/1-57.jpg Section 5 Gallery High tide on a cloudy sunset in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Point passable at low tide only. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049173002-W2VERIP6DTDHOO3KF4UT/1-58.jpg Section 5 Gallery Blue hour as sunset colors fade in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049204250-MHU0BH5OFKFCB5OWZHDY/1-59.jpg Section 5 Gallery Passing over a small bluff on the south end of Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049198134-HQTW9MJLVY0EV3WZ3LTG/1-60.jpg Section 5 Gallery Point passable at low tide in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049226057-MGL6LWEAM2KK85B4QYKD/1-61.jpg Section 5 Gallery Tide pools south of Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049226307-UCLSKBFWN8BX1Y9B23D5/1-62.jpg Section 5 Gallery Thick haze on Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049268030-3JVQVC4LFFAQAC77ND4G/1-63.jpg Section 5 Gallery Exit the beach over dunes covered in beach grass to Waldport. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049258411-IHO4116OS3C46AU2K7H2/1-64.jpg Section 5 Gallery Exit the beach at Bayshore Beach Club access point, Waldport. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049283397-P1B07PIZ0RACI0PV5GVE/1-65.jpg Section 5 Gallery Crossing the Alsea Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049299673-L0UEUFZ4Q3LOTOFNZ9GV/1-66.jpg Section 5 Gallery At the south end of the Alsea Bay Bridge, return to the beach at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049317601-29M6TC5UZU7IFCBXZQAG/1-67.jpg Section 5 Gallery Highway 101 stairway accessing the southwest end of Alsea Bay beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049333085-I1B5987QEIFB3VBL1ARU/1-68.jpg Section 5 Gallery Inlet of Alsea Bay at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049344125-7L3V032Y29SORDKKBP2E/1-69.jpg Section 5 Gallery Giant redwood driftwood stump on interesting sand formations on the aptly named Big Stump Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049364720-ZYTR4YAQK66XEK3MQEHM/1-70.jpg Section 5 Gallery Another of many creek crossings filled with a variety of sea gulls north of Tillicum Beach State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049366622-XFNE4A0WBANHLB0QDO2R/1-71.jpg Section 5 Gallery View north entering Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049409812-D21SXZRRYCJ32AUHXKEA/1-72.jpg Section 5 Gallery Stairway accessing the bluff over the rocky coast through the town of Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049402449-62GCDNEFMY38ZPPBX57F/1-73.jpg Section 5 Gallery Ample trail markers along the coast of Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049450110-V11OZ6U922EFEXPRCVR2/1-74.jpg Section 5 Gallery Ample trail markers along the coast of Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049441376-BN4U9GKRJOIJHHDU6RQY/1-75.jpg Section 5 Gallery Rough surf in Smelt Sands State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049456858-00V8VM1W184H42IP98ZQ/1-76.jpg Section 5 Gallery Ample trail markers along the coast of Yachats along with Yachats trail marker signs. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049478584-HMG83GK9FVBM1BS382O4/1-77.jpg Section 5 Gallery Coastal Safety Marker sculpture dedicated to two teens who were drowned by a sneaker wave in February, 2011. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049496643-3Y1U5VJFL84YVKIGGN8L/1-78.jpg Section 5 Gallery Proper and important signage all along the coast of Smelt Sands State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049509742-69PZFNF6FNHF25N5NRLU/1-79.jpg Section 5 Gallery Grassy plot meets rocky coast as the trail crosses property owned by Adobe Resort. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049530698-NHAIZ7G126MXF410YYYH/1-80.jpg Section 5 Gallery The trail travels in front of and south of Adobe Resort. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049546617-S5GF6ILV6J1CHHJFYUF8/1-81.jpg Section 5 Gallery The trail covers private property through Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049566677-L5BEBHL4XIY8R6HUKQV5/1-82.jpg Section 5 Gallery The trail covers private property through Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049584732-2BJY9YVQ63Q2RTACZ7RH/1-83.jpg Section 5 Gallery The trail covers private property through Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049595087-KDDETU6MUGOJSCSTXGYH/1-84.jpg Section 5 Gallery High surf at Yachats State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049616805-HKZKETS5SABJYPQGHU4P/1-85.jpg Section 5 Gallery The trail travels above the ocean as the Yachats River pours into it at Yachats State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049636311-TQYRFXGKN7P9V7BVB3V8/1-86.jpg Section 5 Gallery An alternative to crossing the Yachats River at low tide is to take Highway 101 and the paved bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049651317-QB587COPRPCSCW7R41D6/1-87.jpg Section 5 Gallery Crossing the Yachats River is possible here at low tide and during calm surf. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049664871-NLKFTRA3Q0K9EY51B6LU/1-88.jpg Section 5 Gallery The beach on the south bank of the Yachats River. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049706229-J1B500QEPLAR46GPDS8R/1-89.jpg Section 5 Gallery The trail covers private property at the south end of Yachats before re-entering the forest on the east side of Highway 101. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049704750-QXALQO5ZIW0UVZTCK6BG/1-90.jpg Section 5 Gallery View from the OCT south of Yachats as the trail enters the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049747648-O0FSLAXJYVGLES5I8F9X/1-91.jpg Section 5 Gallery The trail traces above Highway 101 at the start of Amanda's Trail through Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049747757-VO0IE0SLBO9JQVY1KTZ9/1-92.jpg Section 5 Gallery City of Yachats Welcome sign alongside OCT trail sign. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049791213-SUXHMIL6NEAWWGGP85KP/1-93.jpg Section 5 Gallery Much of this section of trail in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is on private property. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049778894-2XHGBBM85DMZDZW86ODZ/1-94.jpg Section 5 Gallery Prime real estate on Cape Perpetua. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049830269-KX6MW432VNR5JZ7M5DO1/1-95.jpg Section 5 Gallery The Amanda Statue memorializes Native Americans who were once forced into the Siletz Reservation in this area of Cape Perpetua. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049782888-FISBBS2JYFOQVNZ832TB/1-95-amanda_dedication_695.jpeg Section 5 Gallery The Amanda Statue memorializes Native Americans who were once forced into the Siletz Reservation in this area of Cape Perpetua. Photo by Joanne Kittel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049838367-8HOWUE8RT3NF4DHPWZXT/1-96.jpg Section 5 Gallery Massive sword ferns alongside the trail in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049875537-0UBINR8KOE112R86ULWC/1-97.jpg Section 5 Gallery Potential backcountry campsite in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049885343-ZKURTE9CZKU4MG2BA6TR/1-98.jpg Section 5 Gallery North Cape Creek crossing - a short walk from the campsite in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049898458-J3KQGB9HN99GALDGBCOL/1-99.jpg Section 5 Gallery Dense woods and lush greenery along the trail through Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049899905-KFYS3AM5PC76L88ZXRY7/1-100.jpg Section 5 Gallery Fungi thrive in these moist, dark woods in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049915152-56JS0MJN8VB81ZP7JMZC/1-101.jpg Section 5 Gallery Panoramic view at 750 feet from the Cape Perpetua Shelter. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049930427-EEKY16IE4TJ0CSWU98PI/1-102.jpg Section 5 Gallery The Cape Perpetua stone shelter was built in 1933. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049949648-CY4ECLKAJNKBWRK0OUAS/1-103.jpg Section 5 Gallery Wildflowers can be found in these hillside meadows on Cape Perpetua in the spring and summer. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049956707-T7GEYW0K79FW8TW8RP07/1-104.jpg Section 5 Gallery Low clouds over Klickitat Mountain in the Coast Range, as seen from the north side of Cape Perpetua. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049999505-FVVVB6INVS1JEAW5ZI6K/1-105.jpg Section 5 Gallery Helpful trail signage at Whispering Spruce Trailhead on top of Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050011553-ODIWN1EZMURH0HS2Y7W0/1-107.jpg Section 5 Gallery Trail signage just south of the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050029901-MDVNU21F2FS3ILH55PGM/1-108.jpg Section 5 Gallery View of Thor's Well and Cook's Chasm across Highway 101 with Cape Perpetua in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050051119-J3UWGCDF6YLCAYBHYZ7Y/1-110.jpg Section 5 Gallery View toward Gwynn Knoll from the OCT at the south end of Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050051309-TO0IFUXJX9LWPJ5Y0OEJ/1-111.jpg Section 5 Gallery Footbridge over Gwynn Creek at the south end of the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050066780-D05XZ39VY6LLVMBYZ15T/1-112.jpg Section 5 Gallery Helpful trail signage with the old trail emblem at the south end of Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050080300-EE1IVW98HS1LYEAILCZG/1-113.jpg Section 5 Gallery View from roadside Strawberry Hill Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050096564-S2UW7RYBSWIZ9VIL2EWG/1-114.jpg Section 5 Gallery Beach access from Strawberry Hill Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050113609-L3DTGLF6667CK8DUZSYS/1-115.jpg Section 5 Gallery View to the north from Strawberry Hill Wayside with Cape Perpetua in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050126698-NQL5IZJTV7VVFGAHBB2E/1-116.jpg Section 5 Gallery This leg of the trail follows Highway 101 through some of the most scenic coastal views in Oregon, south of Cape Perpetua. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050149567-A6HYG8QJDU9F4RU29IQP/1-117.jpg Section 5 Gallery View from a roadside pullout on Bray Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050168393-ONUGV313KW08GQPQP0TY/1-118.jpg Section 5 Gallery View from Tokatee Klochman State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050184822-PXU1495JF4WY0IIZDXGY/1-119.jpg Section 5 Gallery View of HIghway 101 south from above Oceanside Beach Picnic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050193429-6MQOITMYAITBDP2ZV2X5/1-120.jpg Section 5 Gallery The trail rejoins the beach in Muriel O Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050205014-FCNWH31CCBB3Z4MGAUG5/1-121.jpg Section 5 Gallery View of Heceta Head, the final destination of this section, from Muriel O Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050226591-W4JKH1YKOC63G7LWEMGK/1-122.jpg Section 5 Gallery Evening light over a large creek crossing on Muriel O Ponsler beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050266786-2P7J18V3M8AZEB4C6DW3/1-125.jpg Section 5 Gallery Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050271065-6Y2B0NA0GLZAQDNVP8VF/1-126.jpg Section 5 Gallery Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050291440-G6D1YQUSQAX5CU8L0DYA/1-127.jpg Section 5 Gallery Blue Hour view from Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050303789-3SFCXWKW9GH9FED2TN9G/1-128.jpg Section 5 Gallery Long exposure of Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050235959-QX22XNFB0GX6RIU0O6QB/1-123.jpg Section 5 Gallery Sunset view from Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050246943-RW7DQXD6CS0NVL1YMNJ4/1-124.jpg Section 5 Gallery Sunset view from Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-6-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050536944-GMRGVCBJ3HMXW2DEKWKE/img_0283-edit.jpg Section 6 Gallery Heceta Head Lighthouse at sunset. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050536944-GMRGVCBJ3HMXW2DEKWKE/img_0283-edit.jpg Section 6 Gallery Heceta Head Lighthouse at sunset. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050500609-98XDY1P9IYW788VDWDKL/img_0245.jpg Section 6 Gallery Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050639383-F0RA7NFYL7DR9RG81L6E/img_0345-edit.jpg Section 6 Gallery Heceta Head Lighthouse lighting up the night's sky. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050774799-YJ3ZRJGRCCL3B5ZU6F15/img_9974.jpg Section 6 Gallery Heceta Head. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050415491-XCC1NB11H4F3FRU02UFO/img_0024.jpg Section 6 Gallery Heceta Head seen from Highway 101 viewpoint. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050410866-QH8SIV1VXWVX5L4J4UVZ/img_0108.jpg Section 6 Gallery Horseback riders on Baker Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050433962-2GLL9XEYI6YSR8ZZ7TZ6/img_0212.jpg Section 6 Gallery Boat dock at the Port of Siuslaw. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050473915-6A2ZKEVH5TQ4W47YJ084/img_0226.jpg Section 6 Gallery Siuslaw River Bridge. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050434945-FAD5597AKJPC0C7FYQFA/img_0209.jpg Section 6 Gallery Boat dock at the Port of Siuslaw. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050472719-C222I01D29N29NI01JHT/img_0229.jpg Section 6 Gallery Siuslaw River Bridge. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050503375-L5IRDMO5GJXZ0JFZVMY5/img_0258.jpg Section 6 Gallery South Jetty Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050731786-22J1030A2BM8P4RB5H7U/img_0532.jpg Section 6 Gallery Umpqua Sand Camp. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050512870-E18KRFF5YA0598I9D4XI/img_0262.jpg Section 6 Gallery OHV recreation in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050514119-Z1CE7IM444E9AMQP05GK/img_0266.jpg Section 6 Gallery Siltcoos Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050555756-W6JOUNKVO4JHGB58C2WU/img_0290.jpg Section 6 Gallery The mouth of the Siltcoos River. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050531062-U7RYS5D7Y9308I6VRMJF/img_0289.jpg Section 6 Gallery The Siltcoos River is best forded at low tide. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050574996-HXK4SGJ22I2MUIVXCC75/img_0314.jpg Section 6 Gallery Three Mile Creek Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050606921-8FD3P8DSEOE1CKXVXFI8/img_0320.jpg Section 6 Gallery Sparrow Park Road. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050720808-5MULH2ELY96DHW43YZFJ/img_0510.jpg Section 6 Gallery Fishing vessel docked in Reedsport along the Umpqua River. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050688642-T5HO8W6XB8RLVBKBMO0V/img_0486-edit.jpg Section 6 Gallery Early risers crabbing off the dock in Winchester Bay. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050688913-XSI5RFXM929N1UQUFWS6/img_0499-hdr-edit.jpg Section 6 Gallery Sunrise on the mouth of the Umpqua. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050659885-2GP45AAH6XQ19FONPDBN/img_0465-edit.jpg Section 6 Gallery Umpqua River Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050628282-H7QDFFMN0UI7I0DFS12A/img_0336.jpg Section 6 Gallery Umpqua Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050646946-ZBF6TIIYWZFEK3YQGRZV/img_0392-hdr.jpg Section 6 Gallery Sunset at Umpqua Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050659034-0VF4CQFJLLS6ONUC5LYU/img_0458-hdr.jpg Section 6 Gallery Sunset at Umpqua Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050777155-8UC8PSGBX59MJYL9JX8B/img_0561.jpg Section 6 Gallery Driving is permitted at Horsfall Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050760106-NIF2HMEN7GOQK1ZNKG02/img_0576.jpg Section 6 Gallery Conde McCullough Memorial Bridge into North Bend. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-7-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050988037-MGZ37DNGIG8FVEKD1AB6/img_9318-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery Cape Arago State Park. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050988037-MGZ37DNGIG8FVEKD1AB6/img_9318-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery Cape Arago State Park. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050950203-N7SBT4NH7WDLT61NV002/img_9187.jpg Section 7 Gallery Bastendorff Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050945230-BX097UT2G5DOQBNMUAID/img_9182-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery Yoakam Point. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050991119-XE0G43TI8SEALUZNKRWD/img_9336.jpg Section 7 Gallery Cape Arago Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050961001-B23H4KEEQO7BUSVQNKSI/img_9212-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery Ocean view from Shore Acres State Park. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050955831-6GKS5WFYDARAC996GZZW/img_9206.jpg Section 7 Gallery Simpson Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050966202-Q2L3M3LWLPSOIMHLRS88/img_9222-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery Simpson Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050866247-YXXCTPAO3H8UJ7P4BKPW/img_0656.jpg Section 7 Gallery Cape Arago Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050850583-ZM1VVADK8RAVS4SRVCYI/img_0622.jpg Section 7 Gallery Sea lions rest on the rocks at Simpson Reef. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050868950-MBUFX6SBA14GVP44N6MJ/img_0633.jpg Section 7 Gallery North Cove of Cape Arago. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050973157-YR6G4I8E6U91TU44E01Z/img_9252-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery South Cove of Cape Arago. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050986142-8UO4NLD63IQTT5MXETWC/img_9257-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery South Cove of Cape Arago. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050977112-JMRV1L04DAU8G5DUE3NH/img_9274-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery Sunrise at the South Cove of Cape Arago State Park. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050886021-H40ZFB55YXYLJFSO2EEO/img_0657.jpg Section 7 Gallery Seven Devils Road. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050907699-6ATVK4RVRI45A4TKEMKN/img_0658.jpg Section 7 Gallery Private forest along Seven Devils Road. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050909170-X8P8S53358W7AEB0IR3Y/img_0669.jpg Section 7 Gallery Fivemile Point. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050920234-66YE3ZMQEF88QFKBNZ3T/img_0704.jpg Section 7 Gallery Coquille River Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050922584-LL0J6VEOJVKB5S2WY5LJ/img_0706.jpg Section 7 Gallery North Jetty of the Coquille River. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050931642-KQ12ZEI5MWU109YMLS1W/img_0721.jpg Section 7 Gallery Coquille River Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050937330-X15N05VZGGGWQOWODW9C/img_0738.jpg Section 7 Gallery Coquille River Bridge. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050938976-9XWZOW1Z0H3GVOUDGKCW/img_0779.jpg Section 7 Gallery View from the South Jetty in Bandon. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050971963-XCMA0IY5JNOMLFQUXJO2/img_0875-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7 Gallery Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-8-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051216945-MDSTL3TRFQF0O89BT9IC/_mg_7228.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Taking the first steps onto the Coquille River Bridge. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051216945-MDSTL3TRFQF0O89BT9IC/_mg_7228.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Taking the first steps onto the Coquille River Bridge. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051213280-J6X7OPQC734M6E7J1R2M/_mg_7246.jpg Secton 8 Gallery A boat races up Coquille River at sunrise. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051263228-8M6WPW74FBSVIZR9H41F/_mg_7269.jpg Secton 8 Gallery A seemingly abandoned building along the Coquille River. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051275862-LL12MHT34TWP2S8T16JG/_mg_7306.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Reflections at the Bandon Harbor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051331690-V0X5TVHYZZHY0WBS17AB/_mg_7327.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Crab shack open early morning near the harbor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051351107-QHIWFLNG59BWD7D5GIYC/_mg_7357.jpg Secton 8 Gallery One of many bizarre, yet charming, rebar humans on 1st Street. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051397092-RH5XZKYM0MR1G95Z453W/_mg_7369.jpg Secton 8 Gallery A lifelike figure overlooks Jetty Road. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051427381-S39OEKJVV18C3G5PK6GK/_mg_7374.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Coquille River Lighthouse along the north shore. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051428213-IVS9ETDSBS0Q63Q665J0/_mg_7393.jpg Secton 8 Gallery The first steps onto a long stretch of beach are through driftwood piles. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051497037-O8NT4FRLWC0PR22BD399/_mg_7424.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Giant green anemone, among others, in a tide pool near Coquille Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051527611-83XIT0NOI8L1PQEKGMRN/_mg_7511.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Sand dunes piled up against the cliffs from high winds. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051493385-QOPQ87JDXPVI92MGFLSJ/_mg_7479.jpg Secton 8 Gallery A couple and their dog out for a morning jog south of Face Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051544178-N9DPR26O5MDNPM7K6BM6/_mg_7560.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Enjoying the cool, wet sand after entering Bandon State Natural Area. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051610918-3WPYQEWPR723BLRPNC0G/_mg_7605.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Easily walking through New River at low tide. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051582057-RXYXYOV1JX067E1SWJAW/_mg_7630.jpg Secton 8 Gallery A pair of fellow backpackers headed south. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051643749-0NX5FTPSGTVQ5Q208986/_mg_7666.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Western snowy plovers graze the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051704085-BE3NV72ZN5MP0DZICBR0/_mg_7672.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Camp set up at the New River BLM Primitive Campsite. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051742197-3604KSPC7GUF0LQ42PLW/_mg_7736.jpg Secton 8 Gallery A grumpy porcupine hunkers down in the grass near Lake Floras. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052383666-8UJXSCHVNNG9FN9BBO4P/_mg_7990.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Walking across a stream in Lake Floras State Natural Area. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051960230-SN8Y15XJS92RQ1BTYGWP/_mg_7969.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Resting while enjoying the view from Blacklock Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051895054-H4WLOOAQN4GKZFSXWH6F/_mg_7920.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Approaching the Cape Blanco Lighthouse along the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051935503-FLGKR9AWV7MQLLNCP7AZ/_mg_7940.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Hiking up the hill into Cape Blanco State Park. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051922205-EVFP8CVPXOHLEFH4UDS4/_mg_7933.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Reflecting on the 3-mile stretch of beach to Blacklock Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051840864-CSCMJ7VGJVLGJP927QEL/_mg_7884.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Great viewpoint of the beach south of Camp Blanco stretching to Port Orford. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051852169-UMM3NIAJPXY3707TEHOY/_mg_7864.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Sun filters through the forest at Cape Blanco State Park Campground. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051880864-JQ200PO84X9M07KG6274/_mg_7908.jpg Secton 8 Gallery A elderly couple enjoys the morning view along the trail. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051752708-E5KLQ9BYO44TOY2EG5CY/_mg_7832.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Two fisherman walking along the beach with Cape Blanco Lighthouse in the distance. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051799678-PTBN02WY7PNKW0WSEZB4/_mg_7852.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Looking south from dunes piled behind the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051976976-ZPTSG7I6Y0GMLANUJBRG/_mg_8045.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Vehicle tracks trail into the distance back toward Cape Blanco State Park. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051999450-X9JXGT13F2DZN3UEQX0N/_mg_8061.jpg Secton 8 Gallery One of many makeshift driftwood shelters near Tseriadun State Recreation Site. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052055096-YER79IBAUSGCPUXKRBMQ/_mg_8065.jpg Secton 8 Gallery An interesting roadside shop in Port Orford. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052089148-HSUPLQFKWPU66JXBZ757/_mg_8068.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Overlook Battle Rock Park before descending onto the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052092166-4WSGJPHL6P2JUVMPAWOR/_mg_8120.jpg Secton 8 Gallery A wave crashes just before sunset at Battle Rock Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052135157-ZK5010VJZQ3810YM5IHO/_mg_8188.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Looking back on Battle Rock Park as the beach glows. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052169629-B348LK6H4TFUE9MAW6E8/_mg_8239.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Milky Way rising over Port Orford. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052173343-LGJNN57N37EK294S2VGU/_mg_8253.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Early morning glow at Rocky Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052207520-N9HMN1M8VIXA5HGW0EML/_mg_8261.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Peaceful beach views from camp north of Rocky Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052208890-UK5PNZ2GIOHW3ZCHFOO3/_mg_8293.jpg Secton 8 Gallery View of the coastline toward Mount Humbug from a turnout along Highway 101. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052265066-3UWRKK9795DO88EQIVKM/_mg_8312.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Walking along the Old Highway 101 into Mount Humbug State Park. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052277879-JKLX4TCGBHKZP8B1K1UJ/_mg_8332.jpg Secton 8 Gallery Lush forest surrounds a footbridge descending into the state park. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-9-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052576196-KD0VPCAD0XOK1IMNS2AF/_mg_8375.jpg Section 9 Gallery Looking back on Humbug Mountain from a turnout along the highway. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052576196-KD0VPCAD0XOK1IMNS2AF/_mg_8375.jpg Section 9 Gallery Looking back on Humbug Mountain from a turnout along the highway. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052570748-JES2V3DMLRJ640177WLD/_mg_8386.jpg Section 9 Gallery Lookout Rock towers over the coastline with Sisters Rock State Park behind. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052620446-19RUUT0ZUV4G974MUOFN/_mg_8392.jpg Section 9 Gallery Humbug Looms in the distance on this 11-mile stretch of road. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052646532-8368U6X58RPBP4EYBJW5/_mg_8397.jpg Section 9 Gallery Dinosaur replicas at the Prehistoric Gardens. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052699267-W8NCE9YE5E5XFWCGEOUJ/_mg_8419.jpg Section 9 Gallery Sisters Rock State Park sits a short walk off the highway. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052721839-LV8NQ2BE3V1BZ47P4FNE/_mg_8438.jpg Section 9 Gallery Soaking in the view of the miles of coastline to come. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052728381-JI8TE9I402ROXLK9KRMX/_mg_8478.jpg Section 9 Gallery A log sits in the lagoon of Euchre Creek. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052785070-FCHGE030JVGJWYZK8NTP/_mg_8485.jpg Section 9 Gallery A wave crashes on Ophir Wayside Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052776339-LFGCS0RVAF3VQF25L02E/_mg_8530.jpg Section 9 Gallery Dungeness crab shell washed up on the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052822375-UE9YU3NE0BR58BN3RPTZ/_mg_8540.jpg Section 9 Gallery A light dusting of haze covers Nesika Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052813574-WD81PCQKMXN9BMGDIW7L/_mg_8554.jpg Section 9 Gallery Butterfly basking in the sun among washed up kelp at Nesika Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052883699-UQW5KNB4L28N5OQ800PZ/_mg_8631.jpg Section 9 Gallery A spider hangs over the trail near Geisel Monument. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052958013-FVWF3J5696NR0U1NZRGG/_mg_8682.jpg Section 9 Gallery Weathered sign indicating the route on Old Coast Road. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052862596-GIQIY3W3T5RK0PB4GAEB/_mg_8647.jpg Section 9 Gallery Overlooking the beach at Otter Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052934269-NC7IJOUGSMIXGBWE8WV6/_mg_8650.jpg Section 9 Gallery A verdant footpath down to the beach below Otter Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052997371-WTN156J3ECJKRETOJL0U/_mg_8689.jpg Section 9 Gallery Sturdy driftwood hut south of Otter Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054131781-PNVV22LA1Z4HW7HSWO98/_mg_8724.jpg Section 9 Gallery Shorebird tracks over driftwood and sand. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053018285-AXCMRV8JBEAV7GR5OV8R/_mg_8731.jpg Section 9 Gallery Nearing the jetty at Gold Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053081017-114SXUPXTALJVSP3I1AG/_mg_8764.jpg Section 9 Gallery Derelict van parked along the north jetty. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053061694-XP5MEP3UF1SG6F8ESHC7/_mg_8769.jpg Section 9 Gallery Cat haven placed along the Rogue River. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561058810819-3C584HU05ZKOFV9TK5SH/_mg_8790.jpg Section 9 Gallery The north side of the Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053104042-UYDLZQSXVI5UN1OBUD2L/_mg_8776.jpg Section 9 Gallery A sunken boat with a lot of history in Gold Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561058676092-G59DZRAX88CI8DSVG14M/_mg_8828.jpg Section 9 Gallery Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053129032-1CTYKX97NN5EXNP5ZTJ7/_mg_8848.jpg Section 9 Gallery A man hoists up a dead tree on the south jetty. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053148414-5X9HXL2TG5INE1ZUNODX/_mg_8870.jpg Section 9 Gallery Fishing at sunset near Kissing Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053166922-UMI4E6S4WKDO7V0NMECH/_mg_9018.jpg Section 9 Gallery Warming up on a foggy morning along the beach south of Kissing Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053190136-F8P8FWKJFO6CQNNDF98G/_mg_9071.jpg Section 9 Gallery A thick fog hangs over the beach south of Gold Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053222777-6DPDQHV67B9EL4IBJI4E/_mg_9097.jpg Section 9 Gallery Walking south into the fog toward Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053363908-0BIYTLD766419O1931OW/_mg_9275.jpg Section 9 Gallery A turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) scans the coastline. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053347749-IR8ZE2J53WGVGLHNP6FE/_mg_9264.jpg Section 9 Gallery A ray of light illuminates the trail in Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053438880-YI9T8RE9YIEXREGRWQ4P/_mg_9401.jpg Section 9 Gallery Several groves of aspen trees are found along the trail in Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053405694-DR6ZWEBVT0CM9DIA5J2H/_mg_9321.jpg Section 9 Gallery Textured mushrooms popping up along the trail in Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053261093-E8G0T7611XWUS572E4BA/_mg_9166.jpg Section 9 Gallery Light bursts through the forest, illuminating the fog at the Cape Sebastian parking area. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053304404-P2EDTSM2XN3Y05B63BCV/_mg_9176.jpg Section 9 Gallery Diffuse light makes the Sitka spruce glow in Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053471741-9P0JX1CNAFUAIWXU9NTE/_mg_9469.jpg Section 9 Gallery Trail into the forest at Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053500830-3TMRFETO7YY3ODBKN5XF/_mg_9533.jpg Section 9 Gallery A bird forages for food on the ground. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052483181-ETF9W69PZ0UZA7QJYYYE/_mg_3936.jpg Section 9 Gallery Sunrise reflections at Myers Creek Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052520046-LTDXJMBOI4P2DMXUXV9T/_mg_4139.jpg Section 9 Gallery Morning rays of light strike a thin layer of fog. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052504899-LGZ81WYKG5M7OGQCBW6V/_mg_1736.jpg Section 9 Gallery Sunset illuminates a sand dune at Pistol River. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-10-gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054238874-OBRQXF5GJ0FY7AVQ40AC/_mg_0784.jpg Section 10 Gallery Walking along the road near Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054238874-OBRQXF5GJ0FY7AVQ40AC/_mg_0784.jpg Section 10 Gallery Walking along the road near Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054268762-7XTVJIN527CQ3DRHUFPK/_mg_0836.jpg Section 10 Gallery Falling asleep to a view of the cove north of Arch Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054358307-T8KDFPR6G8LUSD238D2Y/_mg_0959-pano.jpg Section 10 Gallery Morning rays of light hit the bluffs near Arch Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054233538-MESFFVLP2VMCHHZRPZBY/_mg_0768.jpg Section 10 Gallery Masses of kelp drift in the turquoise water near Spruce Island. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054276373-9ZX7DOE244SX0SIB5F9Y/_mg_0839.jpg Section 10 Gallery A squirrel examines passing hikers. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054593093-SNQ3UQQ8QG33IDYT7R1V/_mg_1287.jpg Section 10 Gallery Light rays bursting through the forest along the trail, a common sight in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054303794-VS8RFR54B0XTYZTGA0SS/_mg_0851.jpg Section 10 Gallery Massive sea stacks in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor often support an abundance of vegetation. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054397279-7EENR8OB5CORW0U9UZWB/_mg_0988.jpg Section 10 Gallery Secret Beach glows under a colorful sunset. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054386421-3TACYJBY3IEJ2HBN75XP/_mg_0978.jpg Section 10 Gallery Sun passes over the horizon between sea stacks at Secret Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054418130-F8KXWINK7EOGI3FP6MRE/_mg_1025.jpg Section 10 Gallery Enjoying the colors of sunset as they disappear in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054432734-IQBRAQK7ZV7IF15TLTG8/_mg_1078.jpg Section 10 Gallery Long exposure of the two arches of Natural Bridges Cove. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054318168-3OL2ICHRLGKX6BC7J1L8/_mg_0896.jpg Section 10 Gallery Approaching China Beach along the trail. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054882789-IFFWQHMFYR3U4975EBJT/_mg_7636.jpg Section 10 Gallery A flock of pelicans fly south over China Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054348657-TGQ9ACCJNCKQOQQHNLD3/_mg_0909.jpg Section 10 Gallery Driftwood shelter on China Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054455216-H6FHW4STCI0SC5U7UECR/_mg_1113.jpg Section 10 Gallery More light rays piercing the woods and illuminating ferns near Thomas Creek Bridge. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054478781-H7YNVK2IEQGXG07ONP7Z/_mg_1182.jpg Section 10 Gallery Trail winding along the cliffsides north of Indian Sands. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054493939-J6353XCSR9N8SEMKO85K/_mg_1192.jpg Section 10 Gallery The largest of the dunes at Indian Sands. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054623815-XJXKOLCJNQ1MJBVEADUM/_mg_1341-edit.jpg Section 10 Gallery Another incredible sunset along the rugged coast of Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054642389-0GETJDN4H83RIJ3OP5JP/_mg_1370.jpg Section 10 Gallery Morning fog hangs over an inaccessible beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054660158-84Y50VRLUBSTWCJYL0GM/_mg_1410.jpg Section 10 Gallery Morning light creates a rainbow in the coming fog. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054515763-IDW6EBPIIQ0BKDQNBI50/_mg_1201.jpg Section 10 Gallery Sunstar through the Sitka spruce forests north of Whaleshead Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054537498-WEGURLFSR45WEQC3H6GE/_mg_1220.jpg Section 10 Gallery Alligator lizard bathes in the sun's warmth. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054554452-YRCVZQKIUPXA9UVQF8C4/_mg_1232.jpg Section 10 Gallery Whaleshead rock reflecting in a pool created from high tide. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054576800-Q9AM0SOXZ3Y6SOT5I97J/_mg_1251.jpg Section 10 Gallery One of the many OCT signposts, this one pointing toward Lone Ranch Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054752280-K11CPYGA8PWVTBFSQ3YQ/_mg_1473.jpg Section 10 Gallery Looking down on the OCT as it leaves Lone Ranch Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054691841-K36N4L77D7HOFENBTM66/_mg_1435.jpg Section 10 Gallery The trail passes through a thick tunnel of shrubs south of Lone Ranch Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054708421-QUQHRF8LNVJJVRCCU56R/_mg_1446.jpg Section 10 Gallery The last portion of mystical coastal forest in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054737969-KIQA5AMU2ZG4QY0ODCW2/_mg_1461.jpg Section 10 Gallery A banana slug slowly crawls over the trail. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054778567-PDB0UHJP1QC3IX0QDLMI/_mg_1490.jpg Section 10 Gallery A doe is apprehensive along the bike path to Harris Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054819051-E2QLYGHP841MSDQRRFVL/_mg_1532.jpg Section 10 Gallery A pirate captain stands guard outside of a unique shop along Brookings' main street. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054784761-OBFS3R63Y24OAXSUU3N3/_mg_1511.jpg Section 10 Gallery An elderly gentleman walks toward his boat in the Brookings Harbor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054834336-2C9Y6SHMAA7ZMT9OUCC2/_mg_1541.jpg Section 10 Gallery Agricultural fields passed along Oceanview Drive. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054882491-N92QZA9FY94C5UY1EKBS/_mg_1589.jpg Section 10 Gallery Driftwood piles up on Chrissey Field State Beach after being washed down the Winchuck River. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054859167-JK9LM47ND5EUBVK9DA15/_mg_1553.jpg Section 10 Gallery Standing in California at the end of the Oregon Coast Trail. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-1-fort-stevens-oswald-west daily 0.75 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590788893145-0IUO67F0B7QCCALYYHO3/OCT_trail_segment_badge_1.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560382598489-QOE2XPDPGV6GGWEJRTBV/1-26_1.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560898370250-BBYX7O70I1IV4ZRWT1Q5/Overview_North-Coast.png Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park North Coast Overview: Fort Stevens State Park to Cape Lookout State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888188068-6EMOWJ2T12POF4KQMCCX/1-41.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park - Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald west State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560382535407-96MP0ZVEUHJLB04W4EGG/1-8.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560898617727-GZ5JVE3JARO06CZWLSCP/North-TH-to-Sunset-Beach.png Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Fort Stevens State Park to Sunset Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560898768559-SXDT4K0AAXVN9V54UJR8/Sunset-Beach-to-Seaside.png Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Sunset Beach to Seaside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560899140155-88YLQYP5IK7TXPA55Z8P/Ecola-SP-to-Humbug-Point.png Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Ecola State Park to Humbug Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887684637-H75XPAFB30594PSHQ48Z/1-1.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The Oregon Coast Trail North Trailhead is marked by the small OCT trail marker. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887700917-56E3PTA4FVWNQVZ2KXXC/1-2.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Saddle Mountain can be seen on the horizon as the trail crosses the dunes to the beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887717875-RDG7Q7L7BN6J3JEA52Z0/1-3.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Descending dunes to the start of an approximately 15-mile beach walk in Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887716164-IKH8OR7PYDUIT8S7HBA4/1-5.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park A vibrant sunset over beach grass on the dunes of Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887738838-8EZSDZXE0T6MCS05CTG7/1-6.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Vehicles are permitted on this 15-mil section of beach through Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887735829-2RGS9P3NXFIC0T30V6ZG/1-7.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park A colorful sunset over the gentle surf at Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887748818-HMDMTATCRZCK3UUUTSS1/1-8.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The sun sets behind the iconic wreckage of the Peter Iredale. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887754128-6CZLPUH9V4VNN161KT0D/1-9.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park A sun star effect on a warm fall afternoon as a beach goer sits on their tailgate in Fort Stevens State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887763004-LXAUNGKNWHQ3FPBTX644/1-10.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Approaching Tillamook Head in the distance beyond the town of Seaside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887784333-34GURJJSTLQZH8GJRV3M/1-11.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Beach grass on the dunes as the trail exits the beach in the town of Gearhart. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887787504-LPJMRTF0NHFAYSYRCDCC/1-12.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Roadside viewpoint of the confluence of the Necanicum River and Neawanna Creek (crossed by road bridge). Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887809628-DS3UHHCRQ4WDM0LUPMKP/1-13.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park An optional route avoiding the beach is to take the Seaside Promenade. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887807171-9M5VCSXQE2QK5MVE9WRU/1-14.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Beach goers on Seaside Beach with Tillamook Head in the distance. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887818978-PRKHQKITS6Z83A7ZZ6GZ/1-15.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Statue marking the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail at the Broadway Street Roundabout in Seaside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887835544-WHLZ05QV414XKXOHHM9V/1-16.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The trail leaves the beach at Seltzer Park, south of Seaside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887853655-H3AXF7VR3D1T7FTSTKWE/1-17.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park A substantial trailhead marker at the end of Sunset Boulevard. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887865538-77M7E9J601DEWIVRJM8Z/1-19.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park A trailside mileage sign at the start of the Tillamook Head Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887865644-KMFB4YN5WGXCCEUIJ0F8/1-20.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Viewpoint at the top of Tillamook Head. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887881845-ZJE311G723KJHEEAYA0J/1-21.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Dense coastal forest surrounds the hiker camp on Tillamook Head. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887896626-TK8JMLAHUBMCMR94BR7G/1-22.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park One of three rustic Adirondack shelters - each filled with four basic bunks in the Tillamook Head Hiker Camp. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887914298-72WMI3717NRXEUXEXVWR/1-23.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The Adirondack camp boasts a stocked woodshed for the fire ring in the Tillamook Head Hiker Camp. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887910019-XD46HOC9VMHR7JFDJJ5E/1-24.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park View down the impressive bluff from the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887666594-DGNY5CKT9JR2AZYSTKY0/1-1-2.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The sun bursts through clouds over Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887935746-175SO9U40NZDH25UI5GQ/1-25.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park A cloudy sunset over Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887950344-5TG8XMJHEVP4ZIF9O51Q/1-26.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Waves crash through the rocks of “Terrible Tilly.” Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887971063-JMT1PFMNEMJSH1R3XDL6/1-27.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park An old World War II bunker near the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887965372-94418I9M1L9NWAGQAYSJ/1-28.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Vibrant sunset from the rocky Indian Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560887979255-3JLX7GMBR0ELIXSL1YOP/1-29.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Blue Hour at Bald Point looking toward Ecola Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888002685-MK0WPHF8OZTGY5BNDHCY/1-30.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Sunset hues behind Tillamook Rock Lighthouse as seen from Indian Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888003958-L7QCBAC063G401AGIFH7/1-31.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The trail ascends above Indian Beach with Tillamook Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888017283-TWVWJELPT6B9JDSB0IG9/1-32.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Panorama with Ecola Point on the left. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888027652-JA0S36JRL4LWXL79G845/1-33.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Ecola Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888044265-EDYN08N2UUEA1SFPJJ34/1-34.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Tillamook Rock Lighthouse offshore from one of the many viewpoints in the day use area of Ecola State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888065964-3HDIAR32H62IOKSS13NK/1-35.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The vast Pacific at sunset from Ecola State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888100063-991V0WDVEMY546OXW258/1-36.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Panorama from the iconic viewpoint in Ecola State Park overlooking Crescent Beach and the distant Cannon beaches. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888129160-WZWTTNKZ9WLN612QXL2R/1-38.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Viewpoint from the trail atop a bluff above Crescent Beach with Chapman Point above Haystack Rock in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888141335-JNFQ8PXUCLU8WAUNXH96/1-39.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The iconic Haystack Rock of Cannon Beach at blue hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888187387-AF7DWRSAOQHC6CDUH4KI/1-40.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Shore birds south of Silver Point (named for weathered gray spruce trees that once thrived here). Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888188068-6EMOWJ2T12POF4KQMCCX/1-41.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Haystack Rock and the distant Tillamook Head as seen from Silver Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888221333-1ZXTW4Z4N4KNVHXJ10IA/1-42.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Humbug Point at the north end of Arcadia Beach is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888224036-23RS9WRHN2TKGSR8BZX3/1-43.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park View to the north on Arcadia Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888235144-QWC7TNI6ZLFK2UFA8BQ2/1-44.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Approaching Hug Point during high tide at the south end of Arcadia Beach. Hug Point is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888234828-M1NG3T588OVKHSI1C8UQ/1-45.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Sunrise from the beach in Hug Point State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888257728-7OBMODKERKUJZV7TT0D4/1-46.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Hug Point Falls. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888253173-074T4LCY9LJYMX6DS566/1-47.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Bluff overlooking Hug Point Falls at high tide. The point to the north is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888269685-RBHHQ53411QX9J0HHNDF/1-48.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Austin Point is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888272528-2WWEK9KM2SCTU24BKTZ7/1-49.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Point Meriwether at the south end of Hug Point State Park, which is only passable at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888287662-P98PPYOROSU2BYV7SEME/1-50.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park View to the north of Hug Point State Park Beach at high tide from Point Meriwether. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888292669-NSCQC0WF1Y0735E8GZNB/1-51.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park A short stretch of beach between Point Meriwether and the distant Arch Cape. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888306236-YWSXYXLS0R9RZ6D9MMWQ/1-52.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The point north of Arch Cape at high tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888306673-3XVB3TSXN18DGHD13FTA/1-53.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Arch Cape Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888316446-YM22FQ5BD8ATLZSFWG54/1-55.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park Castle Rock as seen from Arch Cape Beach at blue hour. This rock hosts over 12,000 common murres. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560888317838-M7YOSAPHEZCNPM39W7PS/1-56.jpg Section 1: Fort Stevens State Park to Oswald West State Park The south end of Arch Cape Beach at blue hour. This is where the trail leaves the beach and Section 2 begins. 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Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2022-01-12 https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/beach-safety daily 0.75 2020-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1581464413592-4V0LNQZ37W3VLHW1B547/1-51.jpg Beach Safety https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-2-oswald-west-tillamook-river-bridge daily 0.75 2020-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964866365-34E7JJO29BVKI1L8AZMU/1-25.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560899238578-AD9LY1F1D27KOP81U3EE/Humbug-Pt-to-Manzanita.png Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Humbug Point to Manzanita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590789584218-OX69UAYXD246O3JIU1Q1/OCT_trail_segment_badge_2.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965170731-FZAOE88D39Y6TTQ6QTMS/1-39.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560898370250-BBYX7O70I1IV4ZRWT1Q5/Overview_North-Coast.png Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge North Coast Overview: Fort Stevens State Park to Cape Lookout State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964399665-45P6QHT7Z3MFVFPPU3TX/1-1.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge OCT trail marker on private property on East Shingle Mill Lane, Arch Cape. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964456274-S6T10S8RTIPZ3HN4PZ98/1-2.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Private driveway accessing the Oswald West State Park north trailhead. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964484640-GXRGWAH5KX5PCU8NIF5F/1-3.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Suspension footbridge over Arch Cape Creek. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964487747-6TD43J0ABU4U744XLAUK/1-4.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Trail marker on the east side of Highway 101, the first of two highway crossings through Oswald West. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964503073-RB2BYBTOM941WWQ28HEF/1-5.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Updated footbridge over a drainage near Elk Flats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964525754-K17BDZ0TPF3OD7K1TDPT/1-6.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge A potential backcountry campsite in Elk Flats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964536291-QG6Z1GG55LC90XNV9CUU/1-7.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Low hanging clouds as the trail climbs the north bluff of Oswald West. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964539190-AZNKPLJGQXEU8QVYCWV3/1-8.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge View toward Arch Cape from the north bluff of Oswald West State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964557233-1OTJ2B5YRL1WL4GWKCI0/1-9.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Thick sword ferns (Polystichum munitum) nearly cover the trail in some areas of Oswald West. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964592250-659SOC78FSAE0AUULLN8/1-10.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Another potential backcountry campsite on Cape Falcon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964595044-64AYO36ODDFBP2N29CCS/1-11.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Viewpoint on Cape Falcon with basalt sea caves. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964642767-DUP3P0SQFD835MCZAVNE/1-12.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Nurse tree over one of many small seasonal creek crossings near Cape Falcon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964633253-8A6H8N89NP7IABV13V6M/1-13.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Scenic black beach below Cape Falcon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964670819-L79VV4PLY1FTDIVEQ23W/1-14.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Viewpoint of the distant Devils Cauldron from the south end of Cape Falcon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964690317-LKQSMWSTOJLND09DG57E/1-15.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge View of Short Sand Beach in Oswald West State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964726337-237ZD9BUDXK150Z3R3KP/1-16.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Upper Blumenthal Falls. The lower falls pours into the ocean on Short Sand Beach and isn't viewable from the trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964717213-HVVI9UFK2J6NF4IJGUYB/1-17.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Large old-growth Sitka spruce as the trail nears Short Sand Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964780558-13G08MC3D10I5R73G24R/1-18.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Approaching Short Sand Beach day use area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964764376-YJ5NM581FNK7ORHHX7GK/1-19.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Short Sand Beach with Cape Falcon above. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964813769-UEGFVNOSAQZ99R167831/1-20.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Short Sand Creek. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964840391-12WPE58GVCBZZ4W4DW2S/1-22.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge The trail tunnels through the roots of an old-growth Sitka spruce as it climbs south of Short Sand Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964841452-DGWPG9QAA4DN7OE5E23Y/1-23.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Mushrooms have inhabited the trunk of this tree in Oswald West. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964890607-Q3YXPS4QWL511N17GOAJ/1-24.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Viewpoint north of Devils Cauldron. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964866365-34E7JJO29BVKI1L8AZMU/1-25.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Devils Cauldron viewpoint at sunset. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964907324-MT63HMEJL4EGMRQB30C1/1-26.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Morning mist surrounds Cape Falcon as seen from the Devils Cauldron viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964918130-MIZ2MP76PKU1S845UT9O/1-27.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Afternoon light over Devils Cauldron. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964924757-KGQPUTZHCR5VWZEDHYKI/1-28.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Vibrant sunset over the vast pacific as a fishing boat makes its way to port as seen from the Devils Cauldron viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964961896-2Z7QD8L6MRERZSZ5TVSO/1-29.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge After crossing Highway 101 for the second and final time, the trail climbs Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964989901-5RVREFL6ZB9UMS4YUXFS/1-30.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Fall foliage along the trail with open views of Cape Falcon to the north. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965027740-MAM699AIBNDRUSDPE4HB/1-31.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Low hanging clouds give the forest an eerie feeling as the trail climbs the west slope of Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965018883-USZJO67SA4GC8X8ZEMLR/1-32.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Sword ferns are in abundance in the coastal forest of Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965081767-9IRR5OCCR5TPLU0S5OVE/1-33.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Wicked looking branches of a western hemlock on the saddle of Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965042978-159JKSM47B4Z9ST1M03W/1-33b.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge View looking south over the town of Manzanita and Nehalem Bay State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965077447-1V2QKRJ75XQ2FEERVNUM/1-34.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Thick greenery and roots across the trail throughout Oswald West State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965132550-3JFZ4577N94HDUDQKWYR/1-36.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Return to the beach in Manzanita after 2 miles of roadway travel. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965131413-TNGB4W4NW2OMPI4MWY03/1-37.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Neahkahnie Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965170731-FZAOE88D39Y6TTQ6QTMS/1-39.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Last light over interesting beach grass formations on the dunes of Nehalem Bay State Park with Neahkahnie Mountain in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965166437-N4Z2RQ5TXQISG2HMY2TF/1-40.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Rain clouds over the now distant Neahkahnie Mountain. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965193004-IMJVQ9FK6QYO1NAUXEO6/1-41.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge View to the south toward Nehalem Bay inlet. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965203557-JP2C690Q4HKPOOFH010L/1-42.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Exit the beach here for a recommended option to a more direct trail for the Nehalem Bay ferry boat ride. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965255420-Y35TUQ8IP2HNXQ5UHUPW/1-43.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Horse trail along Nehalem Spit to ride the ferry boat. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965264224-69FBUEGDSLGJ153DU9G8/1-44.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge The smaller trail on the left leads to the ferry boat beach pickup. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560969003159-7OWG4II8I9D3LCD9QZU7/1-45.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge View of Nehalem Bay. The trail leads toward a small beach where the ferry boat picks up hikers. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560968998755-JBQSJ495WB62E78WLCRR/1-46.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge With advanced planning, and for $10, hikers can be ferried across Nehalem Bay by Jetty Fishery. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965310909-XHHQLDAP35LTJJTQJRSG/1-47.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Taking the ferry boat across Nehalem Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965317076-AJXOZE7Y1942HRZK9X4P/1-48.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge On the south side of Nehalem Bay at Jetty Fishery dock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965348988-WA565WY2RFSUJIBKGT77/1-49.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge If the tide is low enough, walk along the south jetty to return to the beach on Rockaway. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965369461-GPX90WRWITWTB285K7X5/1-50.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Significant driftwood at the north end of Rockaway Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965395930-6HZPHZD5X5HN769MXMUC/1-52.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Crossing one of many unnamed creeks in Rockaway Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965442816-D0LOJVRMOPJTBQPBW0AJ/1-53.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Clouds clearing to the south over the distant Cape Meares as seen from Rockaway Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965446738-DWWKTY7YD81GAEKAL97L/1-54.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Twin Rocks, Rockaway Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965496040-A4RC9B6EIB3JQ8SRNWVW/1-55.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge The trail leaves the beach at the south end of Rockaway. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965498595-HEROYFEP5SFC0OPJN9NC/1-56.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Beach exit toward the Tillamook Bay north jetty. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965548067-5APUT7HFCTYB3IZM7SHA/1-58.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge A trail marker indicates direction of travel along the Tillamook Bay north jetty with a lookout tower in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965559806-LIU3RA5W0NZX5PM9N4FC/1-60.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge A faint trail toward the north jetty, which can be walked along at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965610582-6485A9M6AG1RIQFLL9VO/1-61.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Fisherman on a clear day at the Barview Jetty County Park viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965620988-FTEFEQ3KVZMIXU96YOS3/1-63.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Jetty county park viewpoint at high tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965685260-VIT9XQPTQ4FR8OMTD2AA/1-64.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge The iconic crab rocks of Tillamook Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965716801-YCRNOBLB97M1MYZYK4RT/1-65.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge View from Captain Robert Gray turnout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560965741751-EOZC0YVAS7R17SRP5JS4/1-66.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge View toward the north end of Tillamook Bay from Hobsonville Point turnout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975653960-Y9QR0850MIJYZJKXIA22/Bay-City-to-Netarts.png Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Bay City to Netarts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975293269-2S50BYXEQ05X9LNPZ5P8/Manzanita-to-Twin-Rocks.png Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Manzanita to Twin Rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560964764376-YJ5NM581FNK7ORHHX7GK/1-19.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge - Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975568755-TIPQIRBNUQDBYW4SXKZ4/Twin-Rocks-to-Bay-City.jpg Section 2: Oswald West State Park to Tillamook River Bridge Twin Rocks to Bay City https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-3-tillamook-river-pacific-city daily 0.75 2020-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975568755-TIPQIRBNUQDBYW4SXKZ4/Twin-Rocks-to-Bay-City.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Twin Rocks to Bay City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560980145734-T2G2L5AEVEV4ERY946VX/North-Central-Coast-Overview.png Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City North Central Coast Overview: Sitka Sedge State Park to Waldport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560898370250-BBYX7O70I1IV4ZRWT1Q5/Overview_North-Coast.png Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City North Coast Overview: Fort Stevens State Park to Cape Lookout State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975653960-Y9QR0850MIJYZJKXIA22/Bay-City-to-Netarts.png Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Bay City to Netarts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975842203-IQIVH9Q3S5LBDRF94UD8/1-1.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Bayocean Spit, north of Cape Meares, with Neahkahnie Mountain in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975829632-19V8DT70SH6BDGNVPUPT/1-2.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Cape Meares and the off-shore Pyramid Rock at sunset. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975854879-V0MU5GCHF27OTWYOY8AI/1-3.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Cape Meares and Pyramid Rock at high tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975868470-8U92YWOEK0JMCDDPGS85/1-4.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Beginning of the trail up the north side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975884565-ZJ9N10CPLTREKLD2V3B8/1-6.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City View to the north of Bayocean Spit and Neahkahnie Mountain in the distance from the trail up the north side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975913897-61B1V6BHG0EE3P8J5GBU/1-7.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City View from a viewing platform in Cape Meares State Park with Pillar and Pyramid Rocks off-shore. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975937106-6XSXSFRIO1ERKSE3OOP9/1-8.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Path to the Cape Meares Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975936996-ES5QI82JT14ISOC1QSOD/1-9.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Cape Meares Lighthouse at sunset. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975967926-XZYCV8F6XN85CMMSH4CW/1-10.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Cape Meares Lighthouse at sunset. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975966744-XKJM9OO960OCVL3DZN23/1-11.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Path along the south side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976011063-ER4YJI1SO6MLTSGHLBOO/1-12.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Viewpoint of Three Arch Rocks off-shore from the trail along the south side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975995492-STGOMVU7SQFYB88VF899/1-13.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Viewpoint of Three Arch Rocks off-shore from the trail along the south side of Cape Meares. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976026465-UPATKB5MNMDAGKP5CUVK/1-14.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City The Octopus Tree in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976040047-4022G646K0TQ3XTPL4QA/1-15.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Fungi growing on a Douglas fir in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976102113-HKU67VXGXXN6C5F2BG5J/1-16.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Old-growth Sitka spruce and surrounding greenery in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976072748-F5PU67JXUEKK45KCMTPW/1-17.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Footbridge over a drainage in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976122975-536Y2AYWSUFZ2HNNY9MV/1-20.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Red spotted garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis concinnus) alongside the trail in Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976144358-3XIMZXYIH15J1C7BNVNG/1-21.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Light through the trees along the densely forested south Cape Meares Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976196651-KBZWCNHT1S2UDT0IFVA9/1-23.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City The trail rejoins Three Capes Scenic Route Road south of Cape Meares State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976169100-6KZBKLZXNAGH3LV3INQ3/1-24.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Sunset over Cape Lookout as seen from Oceanside Beach State Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976185691-DWW7DHJJQG3X9EAZGLET/1-25.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Sunset from Agate Beach, Oceanside Beach State Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976214106-TBIURLNGS4NZMJ3T16CV/1-26.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Sunset from Agate Beach with Three Arch Rocks off-shore on the left, Oceanside Beach State Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976242758-NQPNVYMH08YVR2H38CUW/1-28.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Three Arch Rocks as seen from the Sewage Treatment Plant Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976324534-SA7SOWYGST3JL1ZYZQSN/1-32.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Netarts Bay Boat Dock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976324540-XTVE1IGWAXL5KJRS3XAN/1-33.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Viewpoint along Netarts Bay with Three Arch Rocks on the horizon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976360813-KVGUH26MQMN1SPGFBYHV/1-34.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Viewpoint along Netarts Bay with Cape Lookout in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976388536-AMLYBW7OKVCE633VWN1O/1-35.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Creek Crossing, Cape Lookout State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976434412-CCL9SV6W03EYCS4077U7/1-36.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Creek Crossing, Cape Lookout State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976439419-5FXDOSRCU26P7H86W81T/1-38.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Cape Lookout State Park Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976504062-K2K6WG25QZLTBK3FNMLJ/1-39.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Another trail tunnel through the roots of a Sitka spruce, Cape Lookout State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976504180-O8H8W6A1M31GYG9O2V8H/1-40.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Viewpoint along the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976581151-TTFB3PV0OM9T7QIKP2V8/1-41.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Recent trail work with an impressive traction system on the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976549396-LPDO5L9ZK6AEN5CXLCF4/1-42.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Viewpoint along the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976618349-8ZP3TEB9MJAUZ86W21NZ/1-43.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City View to the north of Netarts Spit and the distant Three Arch Rocks from the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976676554-VESWHEIZUR06X1OE0NM4/1-44.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Trail signage along the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976708456-Q7PUIGZ2CEQABBGHNWNL/1-45.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Crossing Cape Creek on the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976742147-UQQS85JIU5C6GFKD3SGF/1-46.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Impressive suspension footbridge across Cape Creek, north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976800284-04D63IR2900PBR99K55C/1-47.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Impressive nurse log joining another Sitka spruce along the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976829046-1CB4SGKG6J6X6O5BE38N/1-48.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Another tunnel through the roots of a Sitka spruce on the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976859286-MWGWOONIOD0CNY736RQP/1-49.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Back-lit moss surrounding the north Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976912609-OT3DFH8ZTWRU6NTJJ3MB/1-50.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Trail junction signage at the top of Cape Lookout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976930698-5TI3ACXXOKLSFWLQJW1Z/1-51.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Low hanging clouds through the south Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977004212-SVCYMGALDUY4OO4LSLHP/1-52.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Impressive sword fern growing in the arm of an old-growth tree along the south Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977049624-9XZG31KDXXPG223SYSDC/1-53.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Wall of sword ferns along the south cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977100894-NMTLEIE3O7HCWJZ5OPS1/1-54.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City View of Cape Lookout from along the south Cape Lookout Trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977117000-B6X18UN3XZRG08D2BB9F/1-55.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City The dirt trail ends on the beach south of Cape Lookout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977159587-10WJSFDY90TNM2V1O9MS/1-56.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Shore birds including large brown pelicans in flight south of Cape Lookout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977197864-VKT75EGKDWSKVPSAQA48/1-58.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City A large number of various types of shore birds with Cape Lookout in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977250463-98DQKNOX0F7YUQUD4VQK/1-59.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Seaweed south of Cape Lookout. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977270590-L8CYQPR568YAXXD704O7/1-61.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City OHV tracks in the Sand Lake Recreation Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977320262-FDX49K7G63BXN4UMJJY9/1-62.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Rainbow over the Sand Lake Recreation Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977334360-5UUJX5AF0IM9HKPPSDXQ/1-63.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City OHV riders enjoying Sand Lake Recreation Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977393546-7FK5RXL8F9MJ72JLHXCX/1-64.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Wading across Sand Lake at medium low tide. Looking toward the ocean inlet. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977426661-3V58T7ZKVYIJ13BFNM52/1-65.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Dunes on the south Sand Lake shore. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977429451-NNKGE0OYNKRMX7JMJ40G/1-66.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Wading across Sand Lake at medium low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977482189-7NKVVHUUNACNWFECH7K1/1-67.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City The inlet to Sand Lake still has significant tidal flow at medium low tide. The inlet may be crossed at low tide in the summer. Cape Lookout is in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977479109-PTZ7OQASBMBK5OD1K6O0/1-68.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Large brown pelican in flight above a variety of sea gulls. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977580353-SQDWMKV68ICIR41DV256/1-69.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Heading south between Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda in the distance. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977583960-IRZSQVXYSQAXC6MBRD3M/1-70.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Calm surf at low tide along Tierra Del Mar beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977665228-WO6ULRXCYNUE0S5P19NN/1-72.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Approaching the edge of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977664688-AICYDP2YYFEDE6PCD71X/1-73.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City View to the north toward Cape Lookout from the top of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977770199-U3HW0CJL4VGBJHJ0EH7M/1-74.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Sunset view to the north toward Cape Lookout from the side of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977736555-B7XI9N1VUQI9KUPHA9CF/1-75.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Vibrant colors in the sky and on the fragile sandstone of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977828517-YX8SHVAXQ66NAYJYPDB2/1-76.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Sunset view to the north toward Cape Lookout from the top of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977836142-7GNN3NE5HQSLJD0JPMNA/1-77.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City The sun sets behind the impressive sandstone formation of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977900888-KGKLWHJZ0PBCF54DJCAR/1-78.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Mid-day light reflects vibrantly off the green Pacific as it pounds the fragile sandstone of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977933862-5LLSL9GLA8RNU6BYAS6W/1-79.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City View toward the northwest of the fragile Cape Kiwanda landscape. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977996839-4JUZNPCDNYZUKSEI8RJH/1-80.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Pacific City's Haystack Rock offshore from Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977995049-4NNGBCMNNANPCWN6MB7K/1-82.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City A thin layer of fog forms on the dune south of Cape Kiwanda with Pacific City below. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560978065371-JZIOSS7K6N9RKTVG8P3F/1-83.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Surfers enjoying the scenic view of Cape Kiwanda and Haystack Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560978060163-9GY3BN3H5JQ7CKH1IC7K/1-84.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Surfers and the scenic view of Pacific City's Haystack Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560978136605-3HTZ96AVMYJ8GC0FRT3D/1-85.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Rain clouds clearing over Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560978136814-OPR0TKR4DKC7DOTACMHN/1-86.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City The trail exits the beach into Pacific City south of Cape Kiwanda. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1556315474004-YXLEEDVUDAH4ZJALEPRE/coastal_magic.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560975829632-19V8DT70SH6BDGNVPUPT/1-2.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560977900888-KGKLWHJZ0PBCF54DJCAR/1-78.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560981405803-P186B6QTRGOW2RLYLJVX/Netarts-to-Sand-Beach.png Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Netarts to Sand Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560981506111-OQ7DB8I82WLX4IPCI7BL/Sand-Beach-Nestucca-Bay.png Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City Sand Beach to Nestucca Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560976504062-K2K6WG25QZLTBK3FNMLJ/1-39.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City - Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Bob Straub State Park/Pacific City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590789667205-O5FTIF6FEWOA7VAQLY1K/OCT_trail_segment_badge_3.jpg Section 3: Tillamook River Bridge to Pacific City https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-4-pacific-city-otter-rock daily 0.75 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561062598771-RRNAC2FS8R454DE4D1VT/baldy-creek-pirate-cove.png Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Baldy Creek to Pirate Cove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561062339182-TA9OCWGD6W9W0P5295UA/nestucca-bay-cascade-head.png Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Nestucca Bay to Cascade Head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590791291466-7GJL6XCQ7JDVXQVBYT0W/OCT_trail_segment_badge_4.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985059318-LJ3RCOQ6N7RPZ5W1IEFK/1-1.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock After 6.5 road miles at the at the start of this section, the trail rejoins the beach at Camp Winema. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985005217-5I7DO5JF1OEEXIIQMOBL/1-3.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock A pelagic cormorant sits on the beach with Casacde Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985090236-EFNXCIL9KTF90LTKH32L/1-4.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Calm surf on Kiwanda Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985101238-OWEJ87A4TWZ8K7GI2LVC/1-5.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Approaching Neskowin with Cascade Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985127475-9TE5DNTY6R15AX38JXDD/1-6.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock A crab on Neskowin Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985143818-FMRSGN3YOVLH35TBY740/1-7.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Waves under a vibrant sunset in Neskowin. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985169516-CKQD8R9ZIRTL9FI2S0OG/1-8.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Proposal Rock at sunset in Neskowin. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985197824-3JHDMIIWOL9NOWXNAN3K/1-9.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock High, thin clouds are ignited above gentle surf in Neskowin. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985195952-O9NKEIGB0RFL8773DO26/1-10.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Archway on Proposal rock with Cascade Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985216760-WIT9COBGKHJE1KAP4OKV/1-11.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Petrified forest south of Proposal Rock below a vibrant sunset with Cascade Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985230853-IOO2P6DPXZD4BSMFSB48/1-12.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Beautiful sunset above Proposal Rock with petrified forest remnants at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985245354-Q03JO9UOFP7RYDD6HYBL/1-14.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Proposal Rock reflecting in Hawk Creek as the sun dips below the horizon. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985274859-L8AG1X7KQCIQQRWUQYBC/1-15.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock After another 10-mile leg on Highway 101, the trail rejoins the beach in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985272826-X45C1ZYLG8SPRTFG3ZH2/1-16.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View to the north of Cascade Head on Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985301130-ABB11749VR8MN3QQCWOH/1-17.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock A sea bird walks in the surf in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985323010-EB03AJAFU0AVN6AU7NIY/1-18.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Tide pools in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985351698-Y8GEA1KLPN6W6PXRS8KV/1-19.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Rocky coast at low tide in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985405827-EU7KHOBWJ9N3ADH1HQZM/1-20.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Lights from fishing boats at blue hour in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985440219-CFITH2UHR41FVBOE7A9J/1-21.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Long exposure over a rocky coast in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985456891-6SQOUICIHE8JTRJYLI7D/1-22.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Distant break in the clouds at sunset in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985477059-GQCO9J16LFC021CCI3PE/1-23.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Sea birds wander in the surf with Cascade Head in the background in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985520431-GQM7QOFQE0OWFFURC70S/1-25.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Pelagic cormorants huddled together on a rock in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985536260-LOEHCZR5UVVRUAG1YPNR/1-26.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Large rocks at low tide in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985561884-2UKJ31DGLD9QUSBSFE8N/1-27.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Anglers in Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985586940-ZNDTB4UJHQ8USQ10PPWP/1-28.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Siletz Bay inlet. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985616136-NLP3N7GOMHIJ32DQIRFK/1-29.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Taft Historical District, south Lincoln City. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985639681-6A3L9HD7G3F4GP5TYU9N/1-30.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock After another 4.65-mile roadway leg along Highway 101, the trail rejoins the beach in Lincoln Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985669133-02E6NPIOURFCQYVEGAFT/1-31.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock The interesting sand formations with sea birds in flight, Lincoln Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985678865-5ZZJLGK000IQV6VO9WHX/1-33.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Unnamed point only passable at low tide, Lincoln Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985703459-U3I4D7WNP9EJF619R0OE/1-34.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Unnamed point only passable at low tide, Lincoln Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985707911-2SQIEH5Z4WAR540P8ZR8/1-35.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Lincoln Beach at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985752708-JHZ04BSDK51ZTGAK0VUB/1-36.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Lincoln Beach at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985757834-MARUO8G82TM1DEMHBCXU/1-37.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Approaching Fishing Rock State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985799335-I0UNIC5R3Z95Q2KTAACQ/1-38.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Trail marker on north side of Fishing Rock with Lincoln Beach in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985786298-0YNBUL6IF7H3HZVXC0SQ/1-39.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Close-up of the familiar Oregon Coast Trail Marker. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985839697-GKZBT53O1SZT8S1L85DJ/1-41.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View to the northwest from the tip of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985856320-O6JZFVSDAZVJ59KL905G/1-42.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View to the north of Lincoln Beach from the tip of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985916613-9YC6308SM9AMWMTZNHMK/1-43.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Grassy area on Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985930047-1BSJL2AJ8C3L7T7UCFYC/1-44.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View to the south from the tip of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985970510-J2Y92TS810K4LWKN3OLE/1-45.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock The fragile sandstone bluffs of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986002665-8KVZJDCUX9RB1KCLNY0Q/1-46.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Thick salal surrounds the trail in Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986020659-H9HRJBQCO9J4U09G4XMP/1-47.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock A trail marker in the thick woods of Fishing Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986072301-G2WZTTBEPODVP0R9TBMN/1-48.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Trail atop the bluff at the south end of Fishing Rock State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986141210-I1YUSOPYFZY4WKYSWXA3/1-49.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Thick vegetation surrounds the trail in Fishing Rock State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986148281-3DNZF6M6VUOQRZ20LX6A/1-50.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View to the south from Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint, the first of a few viewpoints along an 8-mile Highway 101 leg. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986296771-XQ3GZ3PUURTRO7A3BDUG/1-51.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock The rough coastline at Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986272965-S9SH0M2PF6LHHZ7KAKD9/1-52.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Depoe Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986380163-I4QDO3ERHVL77Y7UD8XE/1-53.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Gray whale sightings are frequent in the fall and winter in Depoe Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986416973-EFZM1EIKBG3L5XQJXBNN/1-54.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Depoe Bay. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986453318-SFDTTFJN9Q9UV9R7G9KF/1-55.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View to the north from Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986468762-HFV2ZB488WQIO3U7YGRB/1-56.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View to the south from Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986503966-XNW5C4W6LTCX4Z9580DF/1-57.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock The sun shines through smoky skies over Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986545574-6M9KN7LBHFAXJB522U2F/1-58.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Rocky Creek Bridge on Otter Crest Loop Road. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986574364-HWPMTGOPQMW9N0FLEPHL/1-59.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View from Otter Crest Loop Road. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986587373-QHF3ZRLG8Q196CGNVTXJ/1-60.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Sunset atop the bluff on Otter Crest Loop Road. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986624872-8SMP6FFTKVQVNZ59QCRZ/1-61.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Vibrant sunset over Cape Foulweather. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986673484-ONM9A55U73KJ1QEE2RXM/1-62.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Ample pedestrian space on Otter Crest Loop Road. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986700824-SQ2RVDY9SJ2RQ325WCIJ/1-64.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View to the south from Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986804102-JXXCDTE6N0BIDY5XEL9E/1-67.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View from the Lookout at Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986830617-7S0M4GIIV8XWFVVLREXH/1-68.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Lookout at Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986738734-00CSO1DZP69CK06IULP4/1-65.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock View out to sea from Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986768310-QVRV29Z5AOT9CE0UTQF5/1-66.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock The Lookout at Cape Foulweather, Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986587373-QHF3ZRLG8Q196CGNVTXJ/1-60.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock - Section 4: Bob Straub State Park/Pacific City to Otter Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560980145734-T2G2L5AEVEV4ERY946VX/North-Central-Coast-Overview.png Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock North Central Coast Overview: Sitka Sedge State Park to Waldport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561062370112-O0UIU9QMEEG0PSM5TNLX/cascade-head-baldy-creek.png Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Cascade Head to Baldy Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561062663265-TLLLPJ8O8PYY11FFOSU5/pirate-cove-schooner-point.png Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Pirate Cove to Schooner Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560986545574-6M9KN7LBHFAXJB522U2F/1-58.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560981506111-OQ7DB8I82WLX4IPCI7BL/Sand-Beach-Nestucca-Bay.png Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock Sand Beach to Nestucca Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560985230853-IOO2P6DPXZD4BSMFSB48/1-12.jpg Section 4: Pacific City to Otter Rock https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-5-otter-rock-heceta-head daily 0.75 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590792646115-BTF86A7ZLQDWS9IJC4LL/OCT_trail_segment_badge_5.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561063688822-L5ZO6OK1U85RXLR8FIAC/central-coast.png Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Central Coast Overview: Yachats to Tugman State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064203608-GD77KPWFGW8OA0GO04WM/yachats-rock-creek.png Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yachats to Rock Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1560980145734-T2G2L5AEVEV4ERY946VX/North-Central-Coast-Overview.png Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head North Central Coast Overview: Sitka Sedge State Park to Waldport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064448985-F5H13Z86YUC0TLT5CXWQ/thiel-creek-alsea-bay.png Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Thiel Creek to Alsea Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048310781-ZSH95C6CBD7WG6YSYHZL/1-1.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Surfers below the bluff at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048317519-OH505X2C9QY1ZGXLXLB3/1-2.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The fragile sandstone landscape of Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048330684-G54XN4Z820IGHRNNZVI6/1-3.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Devils Punchbowl is two collapsed sea caves. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048337708-9WYPFQIHUDIG2BEL9906/1-4.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Sunset over Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048349196-J3D8TBARSK4MDRW6HL6R/1-5.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Vibrant sunset from the bluff at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048353759-7TIP2LB6P8PIRV9WCPKL/1-6.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Vibrant sunset looking south from the bluff at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048392158-UENTGVN4NDMTQG7S1LJ6/1-7.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Stairs down to the beach from Otter Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048379232-G4XI8HCGMKTJJ5CVYD59/1-8.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area in the distance. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048399762-QS09JS1XUNSXTDZDMDU9/1-9.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Heading south along Beverly Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048421020-3K82JOGZRZFN1I76793D/1-11.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Schooner Point at low tide with Yaquina Head in the distance. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048433731-BENYVSBFT8Z94DSJ6LKW/1-12.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Passing around and through Schooner Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048447510-Z4S40NCL7027FGE5WKW5/1-13.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head At the south end of Schooner Point with Devil's Punchbowl State Park in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048456230-JKSGU270SS7QB6CNJJUV/1-14.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yaquina Head and its lighthouse in the haze. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048477380-RVCMCL1ICZGA27DSOO5E/1-15.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Rudimentary beach access to Northwest 68th Street. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048494067-G3FS4CA6RP4T5WB8T1HF/1-16.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Agate Beach access south of Yaquina Head. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048504627-B5WT2K111OXGE47V1XIW/1-17.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yaquina Head from Agate Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048526351-I0EC5J8Z6DLP3Z4ECOO2/1-18.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Dunes on Agate Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048547129-HZ6Z2SC2VRZ6Z35MHV9Y/1-19.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yaquina Head above the dunes at Agate Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048554980-I01DID93HXG33TPO2HIF/1-20.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yaquina Head Lighthouse with a gull in the surf. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048559596-5XMZ3EOEY65LXTJ6AACC/1-21.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head A jellyfish in the surf with Yaquina Head in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048591146-IRNWX9BIA10NWSDY70EY/1-22.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Historic Nye Beach, Newport. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048604108-0CAES0AB93EYVYMHIYQ8/1-24.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The beach at Yaquina Bay State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048648738-DA1XGZMM2YVP74NT7KCM/1-25.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The path to Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048665364-GGMTBBCAQ7NS0XD0F84F/1-26.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Stairs to Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048695132-D694WFUZN56ZSP36UPTC/1-27.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048716359-J5CD86N9ZFLERH19Q7CO/1-28.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yaquina Bay Bridge from the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048735787-EQEGB09AX1YUU1UWT408/1-29.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Pedestrian access over the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048744866-UKMDT71J0WLPMKIXNU9Q/1-30.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yaquina Bay Bridge at night. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048780008-70YEX4W7D6NIDYZ2OCA8/1-31.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Fishing boat headed out of the bay as seen from the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048784323-AAQ1BA6GB6M9TM4RC4ES/1-32.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head On the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048827490-ICY0X6OQYGRQGLGKCKBR/1-34.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Pedestrian access on the south side of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048844151-BNIQIVTSJLBFJ3XXY4HG/1-35.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Yaquina Bay Bridge from Southwest Jetty Way. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048873242-4LFNFHYHAPPGXVGHSRY3/1-36.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Southwest Jetty Way. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048888395-AVNYJKB1G5WEQ5BDL8LV/1-37.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head South Jetty Trail north trailhead. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048938028-ODII3BVWHRH8SOSAX7MR/1-38.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The paved south jetty trail. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048926009-LAMUN6BC0668NJI2XMQI/1-39.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Back to the beach in South Beach State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048952294-WMIWVUSU1O7LX4VA6D8M/1-40.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Wide open beach landscape for many miles south of South Beach State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048967413-XNHEQ857BL3H7GSTIN1H/1-41.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Contributor Daniel Sherman takes an ideal mode of transportation for miles and miles of sandy beaches - a fat tire bike! Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048975923-EBRY2TDUZY9EVUPRZOU5/1-42.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head A variety of sea gulls. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048994538-UQWN76BK7SRI22JP68PA/1-43.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The bluffs of Holiday Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048997318-QM9AJ8XPD6JPBPFX2FY2/1-44.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Lost Creek. There are dozens of creek crossings on this leg of the OCT. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049021709-ZMADGXDZX3YI84R2CWOG/1-45.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Beaver Creek in Ona Beach State Park can be a substantial crossing. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049020033-NLAOYZ4S1FCY2XFM0QCR/1-46.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Some rocks at low tide in Ona Beach State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049057630-ZITXTEXZL4EXXMNBTYDV/1-47.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Exit the beach at Curtis Street north of Seal Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049046350-M6AIRSX4UPNZ318Z6AO8/1-48.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head North Seal Rock. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049078923-KEMURYF6KMJBSWJIWVCF/1-49.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The monolith Elephant Rock of Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049079161-OL4ZJJNDCWF4WLZDPFM8/1-50.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The main beach in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049103561-JCONPXA6Y4TPPZUUUWH1/1-51.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head A starfish takes in sunset in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049109259-ZTIW92PCRBWVCSWD32M9/1-52.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The rocky coast of Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049136693-J097EEYZKME4LCBRW8S1/1-54.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Light fades in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049139052-GRA14HF7GJ97A2DG81HL/1-56.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Light fades in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049158141-N9GQNLL8OKGAX5GH3B7R/1-57.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head High tide on a cloudy sunset in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Point passable at low tide only. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049173002-W2VERIP6DTDHOO3KF4UT/1-58.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Blue hour as sunset colors fade in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049204250-MHU0BH5OFKFCB5OWZHDY/1-59.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Passing over a small bluff on the south end of Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049198134-HQTW9MJLVY0EV3WZ3LTG/1-60.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Point passable at low tide in Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049226057-MGL6LWEAM2KK85B4QYKD/1-61.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Tide pools south of Seal Rock State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049226307-UCLSKBFWN8BX1Y9B23D5/1-62.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Thick haze on Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049268030-3JVQVC4LFFAQAC77ND4G/1-63.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Exit the beach over dunes covered in beach grass to Waldport. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049258411-IHO4116OS3C46AU2K7H2/1-64.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Exit the beach at Bayshore Beach Club access point, Waldport. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049283397-P1B07PIZ0RACI0PV5GVE/1-65.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Crossing the Alsea Bay Bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049299673-L0UEUFZ4Q3LOTOFNZ9GV/1-66.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head At the south end of the Alsea Bay Bridge, return to the beach at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049317601-29M6TC5UZU7IFCBXZQAG/1-67.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Highway 101 stairway accessing the southwest end of Alsea Bay beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049333085-I1B5987QEIFB3VBL1ARU/1-68.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Inlet of Alsea Bay at low tide. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049344125-7L3V032Y29SORDKKBP2E/1-69.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Giant redwood driftwood stump on interesting sand formations on the aptly named Big Stump Beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049364720-ZYTR4YAQK66XEK3MQEHM/1-70.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Another of many creek crossings filled with a variety of sea gulls north of Tillicum Beach State Park. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049366622-XFNE4A0WBANHLB0QDO2R/1-71.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View north entering Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049409812-D21SXZRRYCJ32AUHXKEA/1-72.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Stairway accessing the bluff over the rocky coast through the town of Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049402449-62GCDNEFMY38ZPPBX57F/1-73.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Ample trail markers along the coast of Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049450110-V11OZ6U922EFEXPRCVR2/1-74.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Ample trail markers along the coast of Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049441376-BN4U9GKRJOIJHHDU6RQY/1-75.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Rough surf in Smelt Sands State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049456858-00V8VM1W184H42IP98ZQ/1-76.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Ample trail markers along the coast of Yachats along with Yachats trail marker signs. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049478584-HMG83GK9FVBM1BS382O4/1-77.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Coastal Safety Marker sculpture dedicated to two teens who were drowned by a sneaker wave in February, 2011. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049496643-3Y1U5VJFL84YVKIGGN8L/1-78.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Proper and important signage all along the coast of Smelt Sands State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049509742-69PZFNF6FNHF25N5NRLU/1-79.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Grassy plot meets rocky coast as the trail crosses property owned by Adobe Resort. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049530698-NHAIZ7G126MXF410YYYH/1-80.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The trail travels in front of and south of Adobe Resort. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049546617-S5GF6ILV6J1CHHJFYUF8/1-81.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The trail covers private property through Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049566677-L5BEBHL4XIY8R6HUKQV5/1-82.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The trail covers private property through Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049584732-2BJY9YVQ63Q2RTACZ7RH/1-83.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The trail covers private property through Yachats. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049595087-KDDETU6MUGOJSCSTXGYH/1-84.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head High surf at Yachats State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049616805-HKZKETS5SABJYPQGHU4P/1-85.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The trail travels above the ocean as the Yachats River pours into it at Yachats State Recreation Site. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049636311-TQYRFXGKN7P9V7BVB3V8/1-86.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head An alternative to crossing the Yachats River at low tide is to take Highway 101 and the paved bridge. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049651317-QB587COPRPCSCW7R41D6/1-87.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Crossing the Yachats River is possible here at low tide and during calm surf. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049664871-NLKFTRA3Q0K9EY51B6LU/1-88.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The beach on the south bank of the Yachats River. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049706229-J1B500QEPLAR46GPDS8R/1-89.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The trail covers private property at the south end of Yachats before re-entering the forest on the east side of Highway 101. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049704750-QXALQO5ZIW0UVZTCK6BG/1-90.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View from the OCT south of Yachats as the trail enters the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049747648-O0FSLAXJYVGLES5I8F9X/1-91.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The trail traces above Highway 101 at the start of Amanda's Trail through Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049747757-VO0IE0SLBO9JQVY1KTZ9/1-92.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head City of Yachats Welcome sign alongside OCT trail sign. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049791213-SUXHMIL6NEAWWGGP85KP/1-93.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Much of this section of trail in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is on private property. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049778894-2XHGBBM85DMZDZW86ODZ/1-94.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Prime real estate on Cape Perpetua. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049830269-KX6MW432VNR5JZ7M5DO1/1-95.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The Amanda Statue memorializes Native Americans who were once forced into the Siletz Reservation in this area of Cape Perpetua. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049782888-FISBBS2JYFOQVNZ832TB/1-95-amanda_dedication_695.jpeg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The Amanda Statue memorializes Native Americans who were once forced into the Siletz Reservation in this area of Cape Perpetua. Photo by Joanne Kittel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049838367-8HOWUE8RT3NF4DHPWZXT/1-96.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Massive sword ferns alongside the trail in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049875537-0UBINR8KOE112R86ULWC/1-97.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Potential backcountry campsite in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049885343-ZKURTE9CZKU4MG2BA6TR/1-98.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head North Cape Creek crossing - a short walk from the campsite in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049898458-J3KQGB9HN99GALDGBCOL/1-99.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Dense woods and lush greenery along the trail through Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049899905-KFYS3AM5PC76L88ZXRY7/1-100.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Fungi thrive in these moist, dark woods in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049915152-56JS0MJN8VB81ZP7JMZC/1-101.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Panoramic view at 750 feet from the Cape Perpetua Shelter. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049930427-EEKY16IE4TJ0CSWU98PI/1-102.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The Cape Perpetua stone shelter was built in 1933. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049949648-CY4ECLKAJNKBWRK0OUAS/1-103.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Wildflowers can be found in these hillside meadows on Cape Perpetua in the spring and summer. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049956707-T7GEYW0K79FW8TW8RP07/1-104.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Low clouds over Klickitat Mountain in the Coast Range, as seen from the north side of Cape Perpetua. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561049999505-FVVVB6INVS1JEAW5ZI6K/1-105.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Helpful trail signage at Whispering Spruce Trailhead on top of Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050011553-ODIWN1EZMURH0HS2Y7W0/1-107.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Trail signage just south of the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050029901-MDVNU21F2FS3ILH55PGM/1-108.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View of Thor's Well and Cook's Chasm across Highway 101 with Cape Perpetua in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050051119-J3UWGCDF6YLCAYBHYZ7Y/1-110.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View toward Gwynn Knoll from the OCT at the south end of Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050051309-TO0IFUXJX9LWPJ5Y0OEJ/1-111.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Footbridge over Gwynn Creek at the south end of the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050066780-D05XZ39VY6LLVMBYZ15T/1-112.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Helpful trail signage with the old trail emblem at the south end of Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050080300-EE1IVW98HS1LYEAILCZG/1-113.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View from roadside Strawberry Hill Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050096564-S2UW7RYBSWIZ9VIL2EWG/1-114.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Beach access from Strawberry Hill Wayside. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050113609-L3DTGLF6667CK8DUZSYS/1-115.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View to the north from Strawberry Hill Wayside with Cape Perpetua in the background. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050126698-NQL5IZJTV7VVFGAHBB2E/1-116.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head This leg of the trail follows Highway 101 through some of the most scenic coastal views in Oregon, south of Cape Perpetua. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050149567-A6HYG8QJDU9F4RU29IQP/1-117.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View from a roadside pullout on Bray Point. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050168393-ONUGV313KW08GQPQP0TY/1-118.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View from Tokatee Klochman State Natural Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050184822-PXU1495JF4WY0IIZDXGY/1-119.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View of HIghway 101 south from above Oceanside Beach Picnic Area. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050193429-6MQOITMYAITBDP2ZV2X5/1-120.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head The trail rejoins the beach in Muriel O Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050205014-FCNWH31CCBB3Z4MGAUG5/1-121.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head View of Heceta Head, the final destination of this section, from Muriel O Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050226591-W4JKH1YKOC63G7LWEMGK/1-122.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Evening light over a large creek crossing on Muriel O Ponsler beach. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050266786-2P7J18V3M8AZEB4C6DW3/1-125.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050271065-6Y2B0NA0GLZAQDNVP8VF/1-126.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050291440-G6D1YQUSQAX5CU8L0DYA/1-127.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Blue Hour view from Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050303789-3SFCXWKW9GH9FED2TN9G/1-128.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Long exposure of Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050235959-QX22XNFB0GX6RIU0O6QB/1-123.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Sunset view from Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050246943-RW7DQXD6CS0NVL1YMNJ4/1-124.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Sunset view from Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Daniel Sherman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050536944-GMRGVCBJ3HMXW2DEKWKE/img_0283-edit.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561062663265-TLLLPJ8O8PYY11FFOSU5/pirate-cove-schooner-point.png Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Pirate Cove to Schooner Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064377577-AJUCMS21MGDH7E6Y55YN/schooner-point-thiel-creek.png Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Schooner Point to Thiel Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064515529-9JRTOIQ6ALANAQ3SX8XR/alsea-bay-yachats.png Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Alsea Bay to Yachats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048310781-ZSH95C6CBD7WG6YSYHZL/1-1.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head - Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561048353759-7TIP2LB6P8PIRV9WCPKL/1-6.jpg Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064281807-VVPBQ6HRAE6420S92A2Q/rock-creek-sutton-creek.png Section 5: Otter Rock to Heceta Head Rock Creek to Sutton Creek https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-6-heceta-head-north-bend daily 0.75 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561065839867-BM2LU65325LQ41WGO29B/coos-bay-pigeon-point.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Coos Bay to Pigeon Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050536944-GMRGVCBJ3HMXW2DEKWKE/img_0283-edit.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Heceta Head Lighthouse at sunset. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050500609-98XDY1P9IYW788VDWDKL/img_0245.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Heceta Head Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050639383-F0RA7NFYL7DR9RG81L6E/img_0345-edit.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Heceta Head Lighthouse lighting up the night's sky. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050774799-YJ3ZRJGRCCL3B5ZU6F15/img_9974.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Heceta Head. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050415491-XCC1NB11H4F3FRU02UFO/img_0024.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Heceta Head seen from Highway 101 viewpoint. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050410866-QH8SIV1VXWVX5L4J4UVZ/img_0108.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Horseback riders on Baker Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050433962-2GLL9XEYI6YSR8ZZ7TZ6/img_0212.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Boat dock at the Port of Siuslaw. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050473915-6A2ZKEVH5TQ4W47YJ084/img_0226.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Siuslaw River Bridge. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050434945-FAD5597AKJPC0C7FYQFA/img_0209.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Boat dock at the Port of Siuslaw. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050472719-C222I01D29N29NI01JHT/img_0229.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Siuslaw River Bridge. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050503375-L5IRDMO5GJXZ0JFZVMY5/img_0258.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend South Jetty Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050731786-22J1030A2BM8P4RB5H7U/img_0532.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Umpqua Sand Camp. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050512870-E18KRFF5YA0598I9D4XI/img_0262.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend OHV recreation in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050514119-Z1CE7IM444E9AMQP05GK/img_0266.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Siltcoos Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050555756-W6JOUNKVO4JHGB58C2WU/img_0290.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend The mouth of the Siltcoos River. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050531062-U7RYS5D7Y9308I6VRMJF/img_0289.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend The Siltcoos River is best forded at low tide. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050574996-HXK4SGJ22I2MUIVXCC75/img_0314.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Three Mile Creek Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050606921-8FD3P8DSEOE1CKXVXFI8/img_0320.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Sparrow Park Road. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050720808-5MULH2ELY96DHW43YZFJ/img_0510.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Fishing vessel docked in Reedsport along the Umpqua River. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050688642-T5HO8W6XB8RLVBKBMO0V/img_0486-edit.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Early risers crabbing off the dock in Winchester Bay. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050688913-XSI5RFXM929N1UQUFWS6/img_0499-hdr-edit.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Sunrise on the mouth of the Umpqua. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050659885-2GP45AAH6XQ19FONPDBN/img_0465-edit.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Umpqua River Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050628282-H7QDFFMN0UI7I0DFS12A/img_0336.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Umpqua Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050646946-ZBF6TIIYWZFEK3YQGRZV/img_0392-hdr.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Sunset at Umpqua Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050659034-0VF4CQFJLLS6ONUC5LYU/img_0458-hdr.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Sunset at Umpqua Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050777155-8UC8PSGBX59MJYL9JX8B/img_0561.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Driving is permitted at Horsfall Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050760106-NIF2HMEN7GOQK1ZNKG02/img_0576.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Conde McCullough Memorial Bridge into North Bend. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050434945-FAD5597AKJPC0C7FYQFA/img_0209.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561065534221-WNCJ224LF2X2W5B4VVOY/tahkenitch-creek-umpqua-river.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Tahkenitch Creek to Umpqua River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561065594919-TH7YEA1TPJ00GHASHVUC/umpqua-river-clear-lake.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Umpqua River to Clear Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561065384911-880NNO0YN1TY85LXUV9R/sutton-creek-goose-pasture.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Sutton Creek to Goose Pasture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064281807-VVPBQ6HRAE6420S92A2Q/rock-creek-sutton-creek.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Rock Creek to Sutton Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561065468722-P2L2R2SD4INCY9A46ZMC/b-goose-pasture-tahkenitch-creek.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Goose Pasture to Tahkenitch Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590794326848-U7SX0DV5HU5AR2X14IXI/OCT_trail_segment_badge_6.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050688642-T5HO8W6XB8RLVBKBMO0V/img_0486-edit.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561065701882-5UY2K1G3IZA17S67Q8A0/clear-lake-beale-lake.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Clear Lake to Beale Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050536944-GMRGVCBJ3HMXW2DEKWKE/img_0283-edit.jpg Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend - Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561065780056-IO5IASHKRRBB6ATIB0X6/beale-lake-coos-bay.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Beale Lake to Coos Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064838857-WKC7S28MT2WL823BRWJI/south-central-coast.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend South Central Coast Overview: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area to Humbug Mountain State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561063688822-L5ZO6OK1U85RXLR8FIAC/central-coast.png Section 6: Heceta Head to North Bend Central Coast Overview: Yachats to Tugman State Park https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-7-north-bend-bandon daily 0.75 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050988037-MGZ37DNGIG8FVEKD1AB6/img_9318-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Cape Arago State Park. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050950203-N7SBT4NH7WDLT61NV002/img_9187.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Bastendorff Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050945230-BX097UT2G5DOQBNMUAID/img_9182-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Yoakam Point. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050991119-XE0G43TI8SEALUZNKRWD/img_9336.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Cape Arago Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050961001-B23H4KEEQO7BUSVQNKSI/img_9212-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Ocean view from Shore Acres State Park. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050955831-6GKS5WFYDARAC996GZZW/img_9206.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Simpson Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050966202-Q2L3M3LWLPSOIMHLRS88/img_9222-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Simpson Beach. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050866247-YXXCTPAO3H8UJ7P4BKPW/img_0656.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Cape Arago Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050850583-ZM1VVADK8RAVS4SRVCYI/img_0622.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Sea lions rest on the rocks at Simpson Reef. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050868950-MBUFX6SBA14GVP44N6MJ/img_0633.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon North Cove of Cape Arago. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050973157-YR6G4I8E6U91TU44E01Z/img_9252-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon South Cove of Cape Arago. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050986142-8UO4NLD63IQTT5MXETWC/img_9257-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon South Cove of Cape Arago. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050977112-JMRV1L04DAU8G5DUE3NH/img_9274-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Sunrise at the South Cove of Cape Arago State Park. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050886021-H40ZFB55YXYLJFSO2EEO/img_0657.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Seven Devils Road. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050907699-6ATVK4RVRI45A4TKEMKN/img_0658.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Private forest along Seven Devils Road. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050909170-X8P8S53358W7AEB0IR3Y/img_0669.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Fivemile Point. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050920234-66YE3ZMQEF88QFKBNZ3T/img_0704.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Coquille River Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050922584-LL0J6VEOJVKB5S2WY5LJ/img_0706.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon North Jetty of the Coquille River. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050931642-KQ12ZEI5MWU109YMLS1W/img_0721.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Coquille River Lighthouse. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050937330-X15N05VZGGGWQOWODW9C/img_0738.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Coquille River Bridge. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050938976-9XWZOW1Z0H3GVOUDGKCW/img_0779.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon View from the South Jetty in Bandon. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050971963-XCMA0IY5JNOMLFQUXJO2/img_0875-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint. Photo by Jesse Hazleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050971963-XCMA0IY5JNOMLFQUXJO2/img_0875-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050988037-MGZ37DNGIG8FVEKD1AB6/img_9318-hdr-edit.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon - Section 7: North Bend to Bandon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561065839867-BM2LU65325LQ41WGO29B/coos-bay-pigeon-point.png Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Coos Bay to Pigeon Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134404047-EFYDBX6W87UFNQJ74P0V/7b-twomile-creek-coquille-point.png Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Twomile Creek to Coquille Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590794582676-W9ELGWSHHR8SYOXGPK6B/OCT_trail_segment_badge_7.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134475755-ZX6LNPVI442RG2EOCI1H/7c-coquille-point-fourmile-creek.png Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Coquille Point to Fourmile Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064838857-WKC7S28MT2WL823BRWJI/south-central-coast.png Section 7: North Bend to Bandon South Central Coast Overview: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area to Humbug Mountain State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134317340-PXPAVFGZUQTFWLRFBQYH/7a-pigeon-point-twomile-creek.png Section 7: North Bend to Bandon Pigeon Point to Twomile Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561050868950-MBUFX6SBA14GVP44N6MJ/img_0633.jpg Section 7: North Bend to Bandon https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-8-bandon-humbug-mountain daily 0.75 2020-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051216945-MDSTL3TRFQF0O89BT9IC/_mg_7228.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Taking the first steps onto the Coquille River Bridge. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051213280-J6X7OPQC734M6E7J1R2M/_mg_7246.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park A boat races up Coquille River at sunrise. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051263228-8M6WPW74FBSVIZR9H41F/_mg_7269.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park A seemingly abandoned building along the Coquille River. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051275862-LL12MHT34TWP2S8T16JG/_mg_7306.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Reflections at the Bandon Harbor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051331690-V0X5TVHYZZHY0WBS17AB/_mg_7327.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Crab shack open early morning near the harbor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051351107-QHIWFLNG59BWD7D5GIYC/_mg_7357.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park One of many bizarre, yet charming, rebar humans on 1st Street. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051397092-RH5XZKYM0MR1G95Z453W/_mg_7369.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park A lifelike figure overlooks Jetty Road. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051427381-S39OEKJVV18C3G5PK6GK/_mg_7374.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Coquille River Lighthouse along the north shore. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051428213-IVS9ETDSBS0Q63Q665J0/_mg_7393.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park The first steps onto a long stretch of beach are through driftwood piles. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051497037-O8NT4FRLWC0PR22BD399/_mg_7424.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Giant green anemone, among others, in a tide pool near Coquille Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051527611-83XIT0NOI8L1PQEKGMRN/_mg_7511.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Sand dunes piled up against the cliffs from high winds. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051493385-QOPQ87JDXPVI92MGFLSJ/_mg_7479.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park A couple and their dog out for a morning jog south of Face Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051544178-N9DPR26O5MDNPM7K6BM6/_mg_7560.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Enjoying the cool, wet sand after entering Bandon State Natural Area. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051610918-3WPYQEWPR723BLRPNC0G/_mg_7605.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Easily walking through New River at low tide. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051582057-RXYXYOV1JX067E1SWJAW/_mg_7630.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park A pair of fellow backpackers headed south. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051643749-0NX5FTPSGTVQ5Q208986/_mg_7666.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Western snowy plovers graze the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051704085-BE3NV72ZN5MP0DZICBR0/_mg_7672.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Camp set up at the New River BLM Primitive Campsite. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051742197-3604KSPC7GUF0LQ42PLW/_mg_7736.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park A grumpy porcupine hunkers down in the grass near Lake Floras. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052383666-8UJXSCHVNNG9FN9BBO4P/_mg_7990.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Walking across a stream in Lake Floras State Natural Area. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051960230-SN8Y15XJS92RQ1BTYGWP/_mg_7969.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Resting while enjoying the view from Blacklock Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051895054-H4WLOOAQN4GKZFSXWH6F/_mg_7920.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Approaching the Cape Blanco Lighthouse along the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051935503-FLGKR9AWV7MQLLNCP7AZ/_mg_7940.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Hiking up the hill into Cape Blanco State Park. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051922205-EVFP8CVPXOHLEFH4UDS4/_mg_7933.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Reflecting on the 3-mile stretch of beach to Blacklock Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051840864-CSCMJ7VGJVLGJP927QEL/_mg_7884.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Great viewpoint of the beach south of Camp Blanco stretching to Port Orford. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051852169-UMM3NIAJPXY3707TEHOY/_mg_7864.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Sun filters through the forest at Cape Blanco State Park Campground. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051880864-JQ200PO84X9M07KG6274/_mg_7908.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park A elderly couple enjoys the morning view along the trail. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051752708-E5KLQ9BYO44TOY2EG5CY/_mg_7832.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Two fisherman walking along the beach with Cape Blanco Lighthouse in the distance. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051799678-PTBN02WY7PNKW0WSEZB4/_mg_7852.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Looking south from dunes piled behind the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051976976-ZPTSG7I6Y0GMLANUJBRG/_mg_8045.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Vehicle tracks trail into the distance back toward Cape Blanco State Park. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051999450-X9JXGT13F2DZN3UEQX0N/_mg_8061.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park One of many makeshift driftwood shelters near Tseriadun State Recreation Site. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052055096-YER79IBAUSGCPUXKRBMQ/_mg_8065.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park An interesting roadside shop in Port Orford. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052089148-HSUPLQFKWPU66JXBZ757/_mg_8068.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Overlook Battle Rock Park before descending onto the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052092166-4WSGJPHL6P2JUVMPAWOR/_mg_8120.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park A wave crashes just before sunset at Battle Rock Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052135157-ZK5010VJZQ3810YM5IHO/_mg_8188.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Looking back on Battle Rock Park as the beach glows. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052169629-B348LK6H4TFUE9MAW6E8/_mg_8239.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Milky Way rising over Port Orford. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052173343-LGJNN57N37EK294S2VGU/_mg_8253.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Early morning glow at Rocky Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052207520-N9HMN1M8VIXA5HGW0EML/_mg_8261.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Peaceful beach views from camp north of Rocky Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052208890-UK5PNZ2GIOHW3ZCHFOO3/_mg_8293.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park View of the coastline toward Mount Humbug from a turnout along Highway 101. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052265066-3UWRKK9795DO88EQIVKM/_mg_8312.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Walking along the Old Highway 101 into Mount Humbug State Park. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052277879-JKLX4TCGBHKZP8B1K1UJ/_mg_8332.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Lush forest surrounds a footbridge descending into the state park. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051427381-S39OEKJVV18C3G5PK6GK/_mg_7374.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561064838857-WKC7S28MT2WL823BRWJI/south-central-coast.png Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park South Central Coast Overview: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area to Humbug Mountain State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134945320-7247YLEPVF9TK6RQASY7/rocky-creek-sisters-rock.png Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Rocky Creek to Sisters Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590794762749-TQKYE0OW828AWW55Y7XU/OCT_trail_segment_badge_8.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134475755-ZX6LNPVI442RG2EOCI1H/7c-coquille-point-fourmile-creek.png Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Coquille Point to Fourmile Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134839863-1NNEZTWTUEPTFW8V1HS2/floras-creek-cape-blanco.png Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Floras Creek to Cape Blanco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134892080-ZKE4TEU2B1UXKCU6KZCK/cape-blanco-rocky-creek.png Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Cape Blanco to Rocky Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134743463-NTEWUEPDBYWUKLDNTTEF/fourmile-creek-langlois-creek.png Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park Fourmile Creek to Langlois Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051922205-EVFP8CVPXOHLEFH4UDS4/_mg_7933.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561051752708-E5KLQ9BYO44TOY2EG5CY/_mg_7832.jpg Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park - Section 8: Bandon to Humbug Mountain State Park https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-9-humbug-mountain-pistol-river daily 0.75 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052576196-KD0VPCAD0XOK1IMNS2AF/_mg_8375.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Looking back on Humbug Mountain from a turnout along the highway. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052570748-JES2V3DMLRJ640177WLD/_mg_8386.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Lookout Rock towers over the coastline with Sisters Rock State Park behind. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052620446-19RUUT0ZUV4G974MUOFN/_mg_8392.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Humbug Looms in the distance on this 11-mile stretch of road. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052646532-8368U6X58RPBP4EYBJW5/_mg_8397.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Dinosaur replicas at the Prehistoric Gardens. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052699267-W8NCE9YE5E5XFWCGEOUJ/_mg_8419.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Sisters Rock State Park sits a short walk off the highway. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052721839-LV8NQ2BE3V1BZ47P4FNE/_mg_8438.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Soaking in the view of the miles of coastline to come. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052728381-JI8TE9I402ROXLK9KRMX/_mg_8478.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A log sits in the lagoon of Euchre Creek. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052785070-FCHGE030JVGJWYZK8NTP/_mg_8485.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A wave crashes on Ophir Wayside Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052776339-LFGCS0RVAF3VQF25L02E/_mg_8530.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Dungeness crab shell washed up on the beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052822375-UE9YU3NE0BR58BN3RPTZ/_mg_8540.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A light dusting of haze covers Nesika Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052813574-WD81PCQKMXN9BMGDIW7L/_mg_8554.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Butterfly basking in the sun among washed up kelp at Nesika Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052883699-UQW5KNB4L28N5OQ800PZ/_mg_8631.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A spider hangs over the trail near Geisel Monument. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052958013-FVWF3J5696NR0U1NZRGG/_mg_8682.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Weathered sign indicating the route on Old Coast Road. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052862596-GIQIY3W3T5RK0PB4GAEB/_mg_8647.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Overlooking the beach at Otter Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052934269-NC7IJOUGSMIXGBWE8WV6/_mg_8650.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A verdant footpath down to the beach below Otter Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052997371-WTN156J3ECJKRETOJL0U/_mg_8689.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Sturdy driftwood hut south of Otter Point. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054131781-PNVV22LA1Z4HW7HSWO98/_mg_8724.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Shorebird tracks over driftwood and sand. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053018285-AXCMRV8JBEAV7GR5OV8R/_mg_8731.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Nearing the jetty at Gold Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053081017-114SXUPXTALJVSP3I1AG/_mg_8764.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Derelict van parked along the north jetty. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053061694-XP5MEP3UF1SG6F8ESHC7/_mg_8769.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Cat haven placed along the Rogue River. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561058810819-3C584HU05ZKOFV9TK5SH/_mg_8790.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River The north side of the Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053104042-UYDLZQSXVI5UN1OBUD2L/_mg_8776.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A sunken boat with a lot of history in Gold Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561058676092-G59DZRAX88CI8DSVG14M/_mg_8828.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053129032-1CTYKX97NN5EXNP5ZTJ7/_mg_8848.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A man hoists up a dead tree on the south jetty. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053148414-5X9HXL2TG5INE1ZUNODX/_mg_8870.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Fishing at sunset near Kissing Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053166922-UMI4E6S4WKDO7V0NMECH/_mg_9018.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Warming up on a foggy morning along the beach south of Kissing Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053190136-F8P8FWKJFO6CQNNDF98G/_mg_9071.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A thick fog hangs over the beach south of Gold Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053222777-6DPDQHV67B9EL4IBJI4E/_mg_9097.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Walking south into the fog toward Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053363908-0BIYTLD766419O1931OW/_mg_9275.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) scans the coastline. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053347749-IR8ZE2J53WGVGLHNP6FE/_mg_9264.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A ray of light illuminates the trail in Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053438880-YI9T8RE9YIEXREGRWQ4P/_mg_9401.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Several groves of aspen trees are found along the trail in Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053405694-DR6ZWEBVT0CM9DIA5J2H/_mg_9321.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Textured mushrooms popping up along the trail in Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053261093-E8G0T7611XWUS572E4BA/_mg_9166.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Light bursts through the forest, illuminating the fog at the Cape Sebastian parking area. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053304404-P2EDTSM2XN3Y05B63BCV/_mg_9176.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Diffuse light makes the Sitka spruce glow in Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053471741-9P0JX1CNAFUAIWXU9NTE/_mg_9469.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Trail into the forest at Cape Sebastian. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561053500830-3TMRFETO7YY3ODBKN5XF/_mg_9533.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River A bird forages for food on the ground. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052483181-ETF9W69PZ0UZA7QJYYYE/_mg_3936.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Sunrise reflections at Myers Creek Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052520046-LTDXJMBOI4P2DMXUXV9T/_mg_4139.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Morning rays of light strike a thin layer of fog. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052504899-LGZ81WYKG5M7OGQCBW6V/_mg_1736.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Sunset illuminates a sand dune at Pistol River. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561058676092-G59DZRAX88CI8DSVG14M/_mg_8828.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561135304888-9FXCF55NA95F8C70TWKL/south-coast.png Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River South Coast Overview: Humbug Mountain State Park to California Border https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052699267-W8NCE9YE5E5XFWCGEOUJ/_mg_8419.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561135475339-ZPVO1SG07MUJVIDOIT97/hubbard-mound-cape-sebastian.png Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Hubbard Mound to Cape Sebastian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590794990740-DY0F5WDS03WPPEH5E4Y6/OCT_trail_segment_badge_9.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561135404789-GBM4V3EW39K2KPTDIVTA/sisters-rock-hubbard-mound.png Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Sisters Rock to Hubbard Mound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561134945320-7247YLEPVF9TK6RQASY7/rocky-creek-sisters-rock.png Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Rocky Creek to Sisters Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561135530244-49BAVJ7WURKYEG2MDW7U/cape-sebastian-whiskey-creek.png Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River Cape Sebastian to Whiskey Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561052721839-LV8NQ2BE3V1BZ47P4FNE/_mg_8438.jpg Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River - Section 9: Humbug Mountain to Pistol River https://www.oregoncoasttrail.org/section-10-pistol-river-california daily 0.75 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561135751202-YIPGUQRJJIJ0AD50BWKL/house-rock-creek-red-point.png Section 10: Pistol River to California House Rock Creek to Red Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054660158-84Y50VRLUBSTWCJYL0GM/_mg_1410.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California - Section 10: PIstol River to California https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054576800-Q9AM0SOXZ3Y6SOT5I97J/_mg_1251.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1590795260582-R96KBVVPN2P24JA8CMTD/OCT_trail_segment_badge_10.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561135304888-9FXCF55NA95F8C70TWKL/south-coast.png Section 10: Pistol River to California South Coast Overview: Humbug Mountain State Park to California Border https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561135683188-XY3JYARBC1C8C5VHYNES/whiskey-creek-house-rock-creek.png Section 10: Pistol River to California Whiskey Creek to House Rock Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054238874-OBRQXF5GJ0FY7AVQ40AC/_mg_0784.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Walking along the road near Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054268762-7XTVJIN527CQ3DRHUFPK/_mg_0836.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Falling asleep to a view of the cove north of Arch Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054358307-T8KDFPR6G8LUSD238D2Y/_mg_0959-pano.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Morning rays of light hit the bluffs near Arch Rock. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054233538-MESFFVLP2VMCHHZRPZBY/_mg_0768.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Masses of kelp drift in the turquoise water near Spruce Island. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054276373-9ZX7DOE244SX0SIB5F9Y/_mg_0839.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California A squirrel examines passing hikers. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054593093-SNQ3UQQ8QG33IDYT7R1V/_mg_1287.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Light rays bursting through the forest along the trail, a common sight in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054303794-VS8RFR54B0XTYZTGA0SS/_mg_0851.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Massive sea stacks in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor often support an abundance of vegetation. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054397279-7EENR8OB5CORW0U9UZWB/_mg_0988.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Secret Beach glows under a colorful sunset. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054386421-3TACYJBY3IEJ2HBN75XP/_mg_0978.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Sun passes over the horizon between sea stacks at Secret Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054418130-F8KXWINK7EOGI3FP6MRE/_mg_1025.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Enjoying the colors of sunset as they disappear in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054432734-IQBRAQK7ZV7IF15TLTG8/_mg_1078.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Long exposure of the two arches of Natural Bridges Cove. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054318168-3OL2ICHRLGKX6BC7J1L8/_mg_0896.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Approaching China Beach along the trail. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054882789-IFFWQHMFYR3U4975EBJT/_mg_7636.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California A flock of pelicans fly south over China Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054348657-TGQ9ACCJNCKQOQQHNLD3/_mg_0909.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Driftwood shelter on China Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054455216-H6FHW4STCI0SC5U7UECR/_mg_1113.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California More light rays piercing the woods and illuminating ferns near Thomas Creek Bridge. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054478781-H7YNVK2IEQGXG07ONP7Z/_mg_1182.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Trail winding along the cliffsides north of Indian Sands. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054493939-J6353XCSR9N8SEMKO85K/_mg_1192.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California The largest of the dunes at Indian Sands. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054623815-XJXKOLCJNQ1MJBVEADUM/_mg_1341-edit.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Another incredible sunset along the rugged coast of Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054642389-0GETJDN4H83RIJ3OP5JP/_mg_1370.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Morning fog hangs over an inaccessible beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054660158-84Y50VRLUBSTWCJYL0GM/_mg_1410.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Morning light creates a rainbow in the coming fog. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054515763-IDW6EBPIIQ0BKDQNBI50/_mg_1201.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Sunstar through the Sitka spruce forests north of Whaleshead Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054537498-WEGURLFSR45WEQC3H6GE/_mg_1220.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Alligator lizard bathes in the sun's warmth. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054554452-YRCVZQKIUPXA9UVQF8C4/_mg_1232.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Whaleshead rock reflecting in a pool created from high tide. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054576800-Q9AM0SOXZ3Y6SOT5I97J/_mg_1251.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California One of the many OCT signposts, this one pointing toward Lone Ranch Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054752280-K11CPYGA8PWVTBFSQ3YQ/_mg_1473.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California Looking down on the OCT as it leaves Lone Ranch Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054691841-K36N4L77D7HOFENBTM66/_mg_1435.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California The trail passes through a thick tunnel of shrubs south of Lone Ranch Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054708421-QUQHRF8LNVJJVRCCU56R/_mg_1446.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California The last portion of mystical coastal forest in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054737969-KIQA5AMU2ZG4QY0ODCW2/_mg_1461.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California A banana slug slowly crawls over the trail. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054778567-PDB0UHJP1QC3IX0QDLMI/_mg_1490.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California A doe is apprehensive along the bike path to Harris Beach. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054819051-E2QLYGHP841MSDQRRFVL/_mg_1532.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California A pirate captain stands guard outside of a unique shop along Brookings' main street. Photo by Patrick Mueller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc379c0a9193c0001f28427/1561054784761-OBFS3R63Y24OAXSUU3N3/_mg_1511.jpg Section 10: Pistol River to California An elderly gentleman walks toward his boat in the Brookings Harbor. 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