Best Oregon Coast Hiking Trails
Summers tend to be drier on Oregon's North Coast, with the occasional rainy day to keep things green. We recommend cool layers, weatherproof boots, and extra SPF this time of year.
Astoria Riverwalk
Easy level. A waterfront walkway through the town of Astoria past sea lions, ships, waterfront district, and with views of Washington's shoreline. Photo by: @amylenz77
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Astoria Riverwalk,
Astoria, OR, USA
Cannon Beach Nature Loop
Easy level. A looped walk around ponds, a mossy spruce forest, and then back past wetlands. Signs describe bird and plant life and the effects of the 1964 tsunami.
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Cannon Beach Nature Trail OR,
Cannon Beach, OR, USA
Cathedral Tree Trail
Moderate level. Several spectacular sights await on this hike like a 300-year old Sitka Spruce and the glorious Astoria column.
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Cathedral Tree Trail Trailhead,
Irving Avenue, Astoria, OR, USA
Coffenbury Lake Loop
Easy level. Part of Fort Stevens State Park, the loop is close to campgrounds and is great for families with small children. Photo by: @mamiwataaaa
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Coffenbury Lake,
Warrenton, OR, USA
Fort to Sea Trail
Moderate level. Starting at Fort Clatsop, the winter residence of Lewis & Clark, wind through woods, pasture, and finally end at Sunset Beach. Photo by: @krobertsvt
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Fort To Sea Trail,
Astoria, OR, USA
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Gearhart Ridge Path
Easy level. This loop hike starts in town and takes you out toward the dunes and famous estuary. In low tide, look out for sand dollars on the shore!
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Ridge Path,
Gearhart, OR, USA
Neahkahnie Mountain
Moderate level. Zig and zag your way up, up, up to a small rocky peak with views stretching south along the coast. Photo by: @mylesawalsh
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Neahkahnie Trailhead Road,
Nehalem, OR, USA
Seaside Promenade
Easy level. A wide, paved path running 1.5-miles along the shoreline in Seaside with ocean views and turnoffs to the beach.
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South Promenade,
Seaside, OR, USA
Tillamook Head Trail
Moderate level. This traverse hike can be started either in Seaside or Cannon Beach going through forested paths with views of the ocean and Terrible Tilly lighthouse.
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Tillamook Head Trail,
Seaside, OR, USA