Near St. Perpetua to Big Spruce
Near St. Perpetua to Big Spruce
Near St. Perpetua to Big Spruce
Near St. Perpetua to Big Spruce
Near St. Perpetua to Big Spruce

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St. Perpetua to Big Spruce

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An out and back hike starting from 800ft Perpetua down to a 500 year old spruce tree.
3.6
mi
Distance
959
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.58mi
Distance
959ft
Elevation Gain
959ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
814ft
High Point
70ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Start out at Cape Perpetua Day Use Area. Head down the Saint Perpetua Trail towards the Visitor Center, off to the south side of the parking lot. This first part is all downhill with many beautiful viewpoints.About 1 mile in, cross the road and head down to the campground. At 1.2 miles, you'll briefly enter a campground. Head straight and turn right near the bathrooms to get back on the trail. Soon, you'll need to take a left to get on the Giant Spruce Trail #1365.The Giant Spruce Trail is easy to follow, just keep to the right at all turns to avoid turning back into the campground.At the end, you'll see a 550 year old spruce.Now turn around, and get ready for a quad burner back up to your car.

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Contributors
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