Lined with rocky cliffs, old growth forests, pristine beaches, grassy mountains, and more, the Oregon Coast is positively magnificent. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the coast is to explore it on foot. All kinds of wonderful trails wind through the scenery, leading to secret beaches, stunning viewpoints, lighthouses, and more. Next time you go visit the coast, take a hike along one of these amazing seaside trails, which we think are some of the best hikes in Oregon!
- Yaquina Head
flickr/ Thomas Shahan This amazing hike along Yaquina Head is simply extraordinary. An easy 3.4-mile trail winds along the grassy headland, passing the beautiful Yaquina Head Lighthouse and many gorgeous viewpoints on the way. Definitely check out Cobble Beach while you’re there – it’s a pretty little cove that’s definitely worth a visit. It offers lighthouse views, plenty of wildlife, and gorgeous tide pools. Yaquina Head, Newport, OR 97365, USA
- Crescent Beach
flickr/ Michael Matti A beautiful 3.6-mile trail, located in the Ecola State Park, will lead you to an amazing, serene hidden beach where you’ll find incredible sea stacks, vast ocean views, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out Crescent Beach, a secluded spot that feels like your very own hidden oasis! Ecola State Park Road, Ecola State Park Rd, Cannon Beach, OR 97110, USA
- Cape Meares
flickr/ Ronald Woan The wonderful Cape Meares Trail will take you on an unforgettable journey. You’ll hike through a forest, visit a historic lighthouse, take in vast ocean views, and more on this unique 5.4-mile trail. Even cooler - there’s an abandoned WWII radar station at this Oregon Coast spot! Cape Meares, OR 97141, USA
- Neahkahnie Mountain
flickr/ Thomas Shahan Located in Tillamook County, Neahkanie Mountain is a gorgeous place that can be reached on either a three-mile or five-mile hike. The trail takes you deep into a lush, temperate rainforest, with moss-covered trees and huge ferns. You’ll want to make sure you’re wearing sturdy shoes for this hike; there are plenty of tree roots, rocks, and steep spots to navigate. Whichever trail you choose, you’ll be lead along a beautiful ridge to the tip of the cape. The views are absolutely stupendous. Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon 97131, USA
- Hug Point
flickr/ Jeff Hollett A super short, easy hike will lead you to this hidden beach near Arch Cape. Hug Point is a magical place where you’ll find cool caves, tidepools, and even a gorgeous waterfall cascading right onto the sand. A secret waterfall right on the beach? This is easily one of our favorite hikes in Oregon – period! Hug Point, Oregon 97102, USA
- Saddle Mountain
flickr/ brx0 For a unique Oregon Coast experience, hike to the top of Saddle Mountain. This incredible adventure is 5.2 miles round trip, and will lead you to the top of an amazing grassy mountain by the sea. The Saddle Mountain Hike is a one of a kind excursion that’ll lead you to the top of a stunning mountain in Oregon’s coastal range. It’s especially mesmerizing in early summer, when the hills are covered in wildflowers. Saddle Mountain, Oregon 97138, USA
- Devil’s Punchbowl
flickr/ Kirt Edblom The lovely 1.8-mile hike to Devil’s Punchbowl is a great afternoon excursion that will lead you to one of the most unique places on the Oregon Coast. he large, circular hole in the rocky coastline – thought to be a collapsed sea cave – allows visitors to peer down into the deep punchbowl. Glittering, swirling saltwater spits and foams inside as it funnels in from the sea through a small arched doorway. The sight of Devil’s Punchbowl is truly, positively mesmerizing. Located near Depoe Bay, this amazing hike is easily accessible from Highway 101. Devil’s Punchbowl, California 93553, USA
- Cape Falcon
flickr/ Eli Duke Located near Nehalem, the hike to Cape Falcon is a stunning 4.8-mile trail full of wondrous scenery that will drop your jaw. You’ll truly feel as though you’re on top of the world! Cape Falcon, Oregon 97102, USA
- Natural Bridges
Flickr/ Rick McCharles Located at the Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor, the Natural Bridges Cove looks like something from a fairy tale. Not far from the trailhead, you’ll find a observation platform overlooking this incredible natural wonder. If you want to keep walking, the trail continues on past the viewpoint and leads through some truly enchanting scenery. There’s even a secret beach here that’s well-worth seeking out! Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, U.S. 101, Brookings, OR 97415, USA
- Cape Lookout
flickr/ Richard Droker Cape Lookout is one of Oregon’s least-visited state parks, which is a travesty as it’s truly someplace special. The five-mile hike to Cape Lookout will lead you through an old growth forest and along a massive cliff before ending at an amazing lookout that will let you see for miles and miles. It’s also a fantastic place for whale watching. Tip: the trail can be muddy at certain times of the year, so be sure to plan accordingly. Cape Lookout, Oregon 97112, USA
So, what do you think? Which of the above best hikes in Oregon will you tackle first? We’d love to hear all about your hiking adventures on the beautiful Oregon Coast!
flickr/ Thomas Shahan
This amazing hike along Yaquina Head is simply extraordinary. An easy 3.4-mile trail winds along the grassy headland, passing the beautiful Yaquina Head Lighthouse and many gorgeous viewpoints on the way. Definitely check out Cobble Beach while you’re there – it’s a pretty little cove that’s definitely worth a visit. It offers lighthouse views, plenty of wildlife, and gorgeous tide pools.
Yaquina Head, Newport, OR 97365, USA
flickr/ Michael Matti
A beautiful 3.6-mile trail, located in the Ecola State Park, will lead you to an amazing, serene hidden beach where you’ll find incredible sea stacks, vast ocean views, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out Crescent Beach, a secluded spot that feels like your very own hidden oasis!
Ecola State Park Road, Ecola State Park Rd, Cannon Beach, OR 97110, USA
flickr/ Ronald Woan
The wonderful Cape Meares Trail will take you on an unforgettable journey. You’ll hike through a forest, visit a historic lighthouse, take in vast ocean views, and more on this unique 5.4-mile trail. Even cooler - there’s an abandoned WWII radar station at this Oregon Coast spot!
Cape Meares, OR 97141, USA
Located in Tillamook County, Neahkanie Mountain is a gorgeous place that can be reached on either a three-mile or five-mile hike. The trail takes you deep into a lush, temperate rainforest, with moss-covered trees and huge ferns. You’ll want to make sure you’re wearing sturdy shoes for this hike; there are plenty of tree roots, rocks, and steep spots to navigate. Whichever trail you choose, you’ll be lead along a beautiful ridge to the tip of the cape. The views are absolutely stupendous.
Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon 97131, USA
flickr/ Jeff Hollett
A super short, easy hike will lead you to this hidden beach near Arch Cape. Hug Point is a magical place where you’ll find cool caves, tidepools, and even a gorgeous waterfall cascading right onto the sand. A secret waterfall right on the beach? This is easily one of our favorite hikes in Oregon – period!
Hug Point, Oregon 97102, USA
flickr/ brx0
For a unique Oregon Coast experience, hike to the top of Saddle Mountain. This incredible adventure is 5.2 miles round trip, and will lead you to the top of an amazing grassy mountain by the sea. The Saddle Mountain Hike is a one of a kind excursion that’ll lead you to the top of a stunning mountain in Oregon’s coastal range. It’s especially mesmerizing in early summer, when the hills are covered in wildflowers.
Saddle Mountain, Oregon 97138, USA
flickr/ Kirt Edblom
The lovely 1.8-mile hike to Devil’s Punchbowl is a great afternoon excursion that will lead you to one of the most unique places on the Oregon Coast. he large, circular hole in the rocky coastline – thought to be a collapsed sea cave – allows visitors to peer down into the deep punchbowl. Glittering, swirling saltwater spits and foams inside as it funnels in from the sea through a small arched doorway. The sight of Devil’s Punchbowl is truly, positively mesmerizing. Located near Depoe Bay, this amazing hike is easily accessible from Highway 101.
Devil’s Punchbowl, California 93553, USA
flickr/ Eli Duke
Located near Nehalem, the hike to Cape Falcon is a stunning 4.8-mile trail full of wondrous scenery that will drop your jaw. You’ll truly feel as though you’re on top of the world!
Cape Falcon, Oregon 97102, USA
Flickr/ Rick McCharles
Located at the Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor, the Natural Bridges Cove looks like something from a fairy tale. Not far from the trailhead, you’ll find a observation platform overlooking this incredible natural wonder. If you want to keep walking, the trail continues on past the viewpoint and leads through some truly enchanting scenery. There’s even a secret beach here that’s well-worth seeking out!
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, U.S. 101, Brookings, OR 97415, USA
flickr/ Richard Droker
Cape Lookout is one of Oregon’s least-visited state parks, which is a travesty as it’s truly someplace special. The five-mile hike to Cape Lookout will lead you through an old growth forest and along a massive cliff before ending at an amazing lookout that will let you see for miles and miles. It’s also a fantastic place for whale watching. Tip: the trail can be muddy at certain times of the year, so be sure to plan accordingly.
Cape Lookout, Oregon 97112, USA
Looking for some non-coastal hikes in Oregon? Here are 12 must-take trails, one for each month of the year.
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Best hikes in Oregon April 13, 2022 Sarah M. What are some of the most incredible places to visit on the Oregon Coast? The Oregon Coast is famous for its incredible rock formations. So famous, in fact, that we thought, why not put together a road trip to some of Mother Nature’s most massive, must-see monuments along the Oregon Coast? This way, you can check out several of the state’s coolest formations… all in one trip! From little-known gems to some of Oregon’s most iconic and commanding rocks, this scenic road trip leads to six massive, must-see monoliths along the Oregon Coast, including Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Twin Rocks on the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Three Arch Rocks in Oceanside, and Proposal Rock at Neskowin Beach.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best hikes in Oregon
April 13, 2022
Sarah M.
What are some of the most incredible places to visit on the Oregon Coast? The Oregon Coast is famous for its incredible rock formations. So famous, in fact, that we thought, why not put together a road trip to some of Mother Nature’s most massive, must-see monuments along the Oregon Coast? This way, you can check out several of the state’s coolest formations… all in one trip! From little-known gems to some of Oregon’s most iconic and commanding rocks, this scenic road trip leads to six massive, must-see monoliths along the Oregon Coast, including Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Twin Rocks on the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Three Arch Rocks in Oceanside, and Proposal Rock at Neskowin Beach.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The Oregon Coast is famous for its incredible rock formations. So famous, in fact, that we thought, why not put together a road trip to some of Mother Nature’s most massive, must-see monuments along the Oregon Coast? This way, you can check out several of the state’s coolest formations… all in one trip! From little-known gems to some of Oregon’s most iconic and commanding rocks, this scenic road trip leads to six massive, must-see monoliths along the Oregon Coast, including Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Twin Rocks on the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Three Arch Rocks in Oceanside, and Proposal Rock at Neskowin Beach.
