Recreation Region: Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Oregon Coast Trail #1308
The majesty of Oregon's coastline unfolds around every bend along the 382-mile Coast Trail. Hikers cross sandy beaches, meander through forest-shaded corridors and traverse majestic headlands. The section of trail through the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area overlooks the rocky shoreline and ties into the Gwynn Creek and Cummins Creek Loop Trails. Learn more about the trail from Oregon State Parks and at the Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail blog.
- 2.6 miles round trip from the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (section through Cape Perpetua Scenic Area only - entire trail length is 382 miles)
- Moderate
Current Conditions
No bikes allowed. Snowy Plover restrictions in place March 15 - September 15
7/2/2025: Trail is open and has been maintained.
7/2/2025: Trail is open and has been maintained.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
#1308
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
General Information
Trail Map:
- 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.
Close To:
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Access to this trail is at Cape Perpetua Trailhead located at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
