Cape Sebastian
Cape Sebastian from the north
- Moderate (to cape)
- 1.2 miles round trip
- 200 feet elevation loss
- Difficult (to Hunters Cove)
- 3.8 miles round trip
- 700 feet elevation loss
- Moderate (to north beach)
- 3.2 miles round trip
- 700 feet elevation loss
An often-overlooked state park road leads to a spectacular viewpoint in the windswept meadows atop this huge coastal cliff. From there, a trail descends through spruce woods to one of Oregon’s most-photographed beaches—a scene framed with craggy islands.
Drive Highway 101 south …
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This chapter taken from the book 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast & Coast Range.