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The Cape Falcon Trail in northwestern Oregon is an excellent trail for experiencing the majesty of the Pacific Northwest. (To get there, park near the trailhead off the Oregon Coast Highway, where there are restrooms and signs.)
Surfers and families head in the same direction as you when you find the path and begin hiking. Fog obstructs your view of the scenery, but you hope it burns off by the time you reach the lookout, which comes after climbing more than 500 feet along the coast.
As you approach Short Sand Beach, the trail forks to the right, leading you up a moderately steep hill. The 5.2-mile out-and-back travels above the beach and ascends to the Cape Falcon Lookout, where you can watch the waves crash against jutting rocks. Exposed tree roots add a challenge along the way, and mud is a guarantee after it rains.
To extend your hike in Oswald West State Park, continue north along the bluff up the Arch Cape Trail. This route eventually connects to the Oregon Coast Trail, which stretches for 362 miles along the state’s coastline.
Gear Up and Get Out There
When winter weather sets in, it’s easy to think that your window for outdoor adventure has closed. But with a little planning—and the right gear—you can experience breathtaking landscapes, enjoy less-crowded trails, and stay warm and dry even when the conditions turn cold, snowy, or wet. The trails above are just a sampling—there are all kinds of amazing places to discover this season.
Winter is waiting. Are you ready to explore all it has to offer?
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