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.

Cape Lookout Trail Oregon
Cape Lookout Trail

Hiking the Oregon Coast

Ecola State Park HikeEcola Point to Indian Beach
This 2 2/3-mile round trip hike explores a wild and beautiful section of Oregon Coast Trail between Ecola Point and Indian Beach in Ecola State Park.
Cape Meares State Park HikeCape Meares Lighthouse & Octopus Tree
This easy 0.8-mile 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.
Cape Lookout TrailCape Lookout Trail
This 5-mile round trip hike ventures down a promontory on the Oregon Coast with beautiful ocean views.
Cape KiwandaCape Kiwanda
This short beach hike explores tide pools and sand dunes at a rugged headland on Oregon’s coast near Pacific City.
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Dog Mountain
in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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Dog Mountain Trail Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Dog Mountain Loop Hike Washington
It isn't pack mentality that makes Dog Mountain one of the most popular hikes on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. The grassy slopes near the summit put on a winning display of spring wildflowers, enhancing year-round views over the gorge's beautiful surroundings. Dog Mountain Trail is steep and largely forested, ascending 2,825 feet in 3 /13 miles. Two... Read more.
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 Distance: 7.4 miles · Elevation change: 2825 feet
By: Published: Last updated: September 2, 2017
Washington

Coyote Wall
in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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Coyote Wall Hike Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Little Maui Trail Little Moab Trail Coyote Wall Trail Washington
Take a drive through the Columbia River Gorge and you're sure to be impressed by a diagonal band of cliffs on the Washington side of the gorge that rise from the river toward the mountains above. These grand and daunting cliffs are called Coyote Wall or the Syncline. A network of single-track trails and old jeep roads extend up alongside the columnar basalt ledge. ... Read more.
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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · Free Trails · White Salmon
 Distance: 5.8 miles · Elevation change: 1575 feet
By: Published: Last updated: August 29, 2017
Oregon

South Falls
in Silver Falls State Park

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Trail of Ten Falls Silver Falls State Park Waterfall Loop Hike Oregon Lower South Falls Upper North Falls Hike
South Falls is the tallest waterfall in Silver Falls State Park, dropping a spectacular 177 feet off a basalt shelf. South Falls can be visited (along with nine other waterfalls) on the park's great loop, the Trail of Ten Falls. When this 7.9-mile loop is too much, a 1.1-mile lollipop loop can be hiked to visit South Falls on its own. The short hike has 200 feet of... Read more.
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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Oregon State Parks · Silver Falls State Park · Sublimity · Waterfalls
 Distance: 1.1 miles · Elevation change: 200 feet
By: Published: Last updated: July 10, 2017
Washington

Camping in Beacon Rock State Park

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Camping in Beacon Rock State Park Main Campground Columbia River Gorge Washington
Tucked into the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, Beacon Rock State Park has great places camp and kick back after a day of traveling in the gorge or hiking Hamilton Mountain and Beacon Rock. Main Campground In the forest up the road from Hamilton Mountain Trailhead, you'll find the park's main campground spread around a single loop. A mossy ledge of basalt... Read more.
Tagged with · Beacon Rock State Park · Stevenson · Tent Camping · Washington State Parks
By: Published: Last updated: July 28, 2017
Washington

Hamilton Mountain Loop in Beacon Rock State Park

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Hamilton Mountain Trail Beacon Rock State Park Hike Washington Columbia River Gorge Pool of the Winds Rodney Falls Hike Hamilton Mountain Loop
Only hike Hamilton Mountain Trail if you like charming forests, bold waterfalls, and awesome cliff-top views. Hamilton Mountain Trail passes a viewpoint for the Pool of the Winds, where Rodney Falls plunges into a rock-wrapped punchbowl. The trail rises to a summit along the Columbia River Gorge, ascending 2,025 feet on a 7.75-mile lollipop loop. Some of Hamilton... Read more.
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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Beacon Rock State Park · Stevenson · Summits · Washington State Parks · Waterfalls
 Distance: 7.75 miles · Elevation change: 2025 feet
By: Published: Last updated: July 28, 2017
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