From towering Neahkahnie Mountain to the chasms of Cape Perpetua, there are hiking trails that run up and down our gorgeous coastline, exploring the forests, dunes, tide pools and beaches that make it up.
… One of the best things about hiking the Oregon coast is how easily you can access such incredible views …
For my first hike, I used the paid version of the AllTrails app. And I needed AllTrails as parts of the trail close to China Creek are overgrown and difficult to find.
Even better is the Relive app. Click PLAY or relive my hike on YouTube.
It was tougher than I expected with non-stop up and downs.
There are many bears in the area. This was the only sign I saw.
In fact, the only animal life of interest was the first Garter Snake I’ve seen this season.
Wild flowers lovely.
This trail is maintained. But the section closer to Port Alberni is in far better shape.
At times you have to rely on flagging tape to find the trail.
One highlight is a vista of Port Alberni from on high.
The coastal section is cool. Boom.
All in all, I’d recommend the Alberni Inlet trail.
The Pacific Northwest Trail resonated with me: rugged, rough, remote. I became somewhat (ok, totally) obsessed with the idea of hiking it. And in 2 weeks I’ll be starting the trail …
The PNT has all the things I love about backpacking: navigation challenges, undeveloped sections, bushwacking and solitude (I have a hiking partner, I won’t go full Castaway on you). The length is perfect for my three month timeframe …
(fewer) than 300 people have completed the trail since its inception in 1977. …
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