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 . . .

If you like lonely beaches, you might . . .

Other Options

If you’re hiking the Oregon Coast Trail from Gold Beach, walk . . .

This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Oregon Coast