Description

Breaking the trail into 5 major sections, each with an elevation profile, Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail synthesizes everything hikers need to know to plan and enjoy a successful adventure.

Features

• From vast beaches and lush forests to windswept bluffs and dramatic sea stacks, the stunning wild coast of Oregon offers a great long-distance hiking experience
• Guide includes 200-plus miles of publicly accessible beaches, as well as established trails through city, county and state parks and national forest lands
• Provides detailed descriptions of 34 route legs with mileage, maps, resupply options, itineraries, hazards, camping or lodging options, and more
• Introductory chapters advise on when to start, what to bring and what to expect, while sidebars throughout share trail history, flora, fauna and worthy side trips
• The OCT offers a singular experience with challenges including navigating coastal tides, weather and river mouth crossings, as well as (in some areas) finding campsites