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Discovery Loop Trail #1387
Learn about what is going on with this section a forest in transition from four interpretive signs.
We’ve partnered with Agents of Discovery to make a fun mobile app for the trail that gets kids out exploring the forest by solving fun challenges. If you’re visiting Cape Perpetua, this free app will help you and your kids experience the forest in a whole new way.
- 1.4 miles round trip from the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center uppermost parking lot.
- Moderate
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 2/14/23: Open. Expect winter storm debris on trail. |
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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 is at the 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
- Cooks Ridge
- Cummins Creek
- Cummins Creek Loop
- Giant Spruce
- Gwynn Creek
- Oregon Coast
- Restless Waters
- St. Perpetua
- Whispering Spruce
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Viewing Scenery
| Special Feature | Scenic coastal forest & views of the Pacific Ocean |
Interpretive Areas
Self guided interpretive trail of the forestAlerts & Warnings
