Coastal Oregon

Oregon has 350 miles of wild and pristine coastline. Big uncrowded beaches are joined by rock islands that punctuate rugged coastal scenery on par with the world’s best. Unlike Southern California, the coast of Oregon is mostly undeveloped, with charming seaside towns instead of large beach cities. State parks preserve many beautiful capes and beaches along the coast, offering scenic ocean view hikes.

Hiking the Oregon Coast

This collection of trails lists hikes roughly from west to east and north to south, but the table may also be sorted alphabetically or by distance to help you pick your next hike. Click on any trail to see a full write-up complete with photos, GPS maps, directions, and all the other information needed to locate and enjoy these hikes. You can also view hikes around Coastal Oregon on the Hike Finder Map.

Trail	Description	Distance	Location
020	Ecola Point to Indian Beach This hike on Oregon Coast Trail explores wild beautiful scenery in Ecola State Park between Ecola Point and Indian Beach.	2.65 miles 350 feet	45.9195, -123.9741
030	Cape Meares Lighthouse & Octopus Tree This easy hike in Cape Meares State Park visits a beautiful lighthouse and an equally impressive tree, exploring a coastal cape with tall cliffs and big ocean views.	0.8 miles 180 feet	45.4856, -123.97443
040	Cape Lookout Trail This hike in Cape Lookout State Park ventures down a promontory on the Oregon Coast with beautiful ocean views.	5 miles 440 feet	45.3414, -123.9745
050	Cape Kiwanda This short beach hike explores tide pools and sand dunes at a rugged headland in Cape Kiwanda Natural Area near Pacific City.	1 mile 75 feet	45.2157, -123.9711
055	Saddle Mountain Trail This out and back hike rises through fir forests and wildflower-filled grassy slopes up to a summit with panoramic coastal views.	5 miles 1635 feet	45.9628, -123.6899
060	Beaver Falls This short hike slips down through forest to a beautiful waterfall plunging over a basalt wall.	0.7 miles 100 feet	46.10394, -123.1298