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Captain Cook Trail #1364.2
From forest to tidepools, and back again, this one-mile round trip hike starts at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. The paved trail leads you past an old Civilian Conservation Corps camp, through wind sculpted vegetation, around Native American shell middens and down to the tidepools. At high tide the Spouting Horn and Thor's Well can be observed from Cook’s Chasm.
Always use caution on the beach. Watch for large, sudden, dangerours waves, called sneaker waves, that can sweep you off the rocky shores. know the tide schedule and stay away from logs in the surf or on wet sand. Look out for deep water and strong currents.
- 0.8 mile round trip from the Visitor Center
- Easy
- Accessibility: Moderate to difficult. Start at Cook’s Chasm
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 8/19/2024: A 300-foot section of Cape Cove Trail #1364.1, the trail that connects the Captain Cook Trail to the Restless Waters Trail and is adjacent to Hwy 101, is temporarily closed due to erosion and dangerous conditions. Cape Cove Beach trail is still accessible from Devils Churn or the small parking area near Cape Cove Beach. The trail will reopen once major repairs are complete. See map for details. |
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| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Information Center: | Central Coast Ranger District - Cape Perpetua Visitor Center |
General Information
Directions:Access this trail from the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center.
General Notes:
Trail Map (Geospatial PDF ~ 1.9 mb)
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Close to:
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Amanda's Trail
- Captain Cook
- Cummins Creek
- Cummins Creek Loop
- Discovery Loop
- Giant Spruce
- Gwynn Creek
- Oregon Coast
- Restless Waters
- St. Perpetua
- Whispering Spruce
Accessibility:
Trail Accessibility: Moderate to difficult. Start at Cook’s Chasm
More information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests
Activities
Tidepooling
Access to spectacular tide pools. Look for minus tides for best viewing. Never turn your back to the ocean!Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Wildlife
| Species | ocean seabirds |
Viewing Scenery
| Special Feature | Scenic coastal forest & views of the Pacific Ocean |
Interpretive Areas
Alerts & Warnings
- Tahkenitch Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
- Use northern route to access Drift Creek Falls
- Potential high water at Old Bark Sand Camping
- Sweet Creek Falls Homestead Trail bridge failure
- Delays and temporary road closures for Forest Service Roads 3200, 2500, & 2127
- Roads temporarily inaccessible for stream restoration
- Intermittent forest road work and delays north of Hebo
- Forest Road 789 - Poor Condition
