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Giant Spruce Trail #1365
From the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center hike through the lush forest to a more than 500 year-old Sitka spruce tree. The trail parallels Cape Creek and goes through a forest that has many of the characteristics of an old-growth forest; lush ferns, nurse logs, and big trees. The giant spruce is more than 185 feet tall with a circumference of 40 feet.
- 2 miles round trip from the Visitor Center
- Easy
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 3/19/2023: There is a seasonal closure at a slide-prone section of trail near the mid-point of Giant Spruce trail. Follow posted signs to detour through the campground to access the Giant Spruce Tree. Trail was maintained Summer 2023. Expect storm debris on trails during winter months. |
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| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Yes |
| Passes: | Recreation pass or fee required at trailhead |
| Information Center: | Central Coast Ranger District - Cape Perpetua Visitor Center or Waldport Office |
General Information
Directions:Access to this trail at Cape Perpetua Trailhead
Trail Map (Geospatial PDF ~ 1.9 mb)
To use your mobile device's GPS to track your location on the map: Download the geospatial PDF (geoPDF), download and install an app, such as The Avenza Maps app, that reads geoPDFs. Learn more about geospatial PDFs and mobile apps here.
General Notes:
Close to:
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Amanda's Trail
- Cape Cove
- Captain Cook
- Cummins Creek
- Cummins Creek Loop
- Discovery Loop
- Gwynn Creek
- Oregon Coast
- Restless Waters
- St. Perpetua
- Whispering Spruce
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Viewing Plants
Giant Spruce listed as Heritage Tree| Species | Sitka Spruce |
