Clatsop Spit
- Easy (jetty exploration)
- 1.2 miles round trip
- No elevation gain
- Moderate (around Clatsop Spit)
- 4.5-mile loop
- No elevation gain
Huge waves explode against the boulders of the South Jetty, where the Columbia River meets the ocean. Freighters steam nearby. Brown pelicans circle offshore, then suddenly dive beak-first in the hopes of scooping up fish.
To find the jetty, drive Highway . . .
For a quick hike, park at . . .
For a more strenuous . . .
Start the loop at the far . . .
This chapter taken from the book 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast & Coast Range.