With its unspoiled public beaches, miles of hiking trails meandering through ancient old-growth forests, and offering grand views of the ocean, Oregon has rightfully earned the nickname Pacific Wonderland. If you're a nature lover or adventure seeker, you'll be delighted to know that our area features over 70 miles of trails, allowing you to explore the beauty of the forests, bays, and beaches. Scroll down to discover our top recommended local hikes to the Northern Oregon Coast.
Northern Oregon Coast Hiking
- Best Northern Oregon Hikes
- Bayocean Spit Loop Hike
- Beach and bay ramble out to the site of a 1920s area resort town swallowed by the unforgiving ocean
- Moderate; Distance: 7.6; Elevation change: 50
- Cape Meares Hike
- Hike from a beach to enjoy old growth spruce, a lighthouse, and clifftop vistas
- Moderate; Distance: 5.4; Elevation change: 885
- Short Beach Hike
- Hike an intriguing trail down to a narrow cobbled beach
- Easy; Distance: 1.4; Elevation change: 95
- Oceanside to Netarts Hike
- On this beach walk, find secluded coves, look for wildlife on Three Arch Rocks, and walk to Netarts Bay
- Easy; Distance: 6.4; Elevation change: 20
- Netarts Spit Hike
- Hike to the end of Northwest Oregon's longest spit
- Moderate; Distance: 11.2; Elevation change: 60
- Cape Lookout North Hike
- Forested walk with elevation gain and loss and clifftop views
- Moderate; Distance: 9.6; Elevation change: 2340
- Cape Lookout Hike
- Whale watching hike out to the tip of a dramatic peninsula
- Moderate; Distance: 5.0; Elevation change: 930
- Cape Lookout South Hike
- Shady hike down to a secluded beach at the base of the cliffs
- Easy; Distance: 3.6; Elevation change: 840
- Whalen Island Loop Hike
- Easy family loop hike exploring a coastal forest and estuary
- Easy; Distance: 1.4; Elevation change: 75
- Sitka Sedge Loop Hike
- Hike through dune woods to the beach and an estuary in a brand new state park
- Easy; Distance: 3.9; Elevation change: 80
- Sand Lake-Cape Kiwanda Hike
- Hike the beach between a natural estuary and Cape Kiwanda's Great Dune
- Moderate; Distance: 8.2; Elevation change: 240
- Cape Kiwanda Hike
- Short hike to views of a stunning headland and the top of a high sand dune
- Easy; Distance: 2.2; Elevation change: 230
- Nestucca Spit Loop Hike
- Loop hike taking in a beach, wetlands, and an enchanted forest
- Moderate; Distance: 7.5; Elevation change: 60