Trail Overview

This trail starts off Highway 101 from the west end. It is narrow most of the way and starts off paved, then turns into gravel when you enter the National Forest. This is a beautiful, dense forest trail running inland from the Oregon coast. It also features some cliffs along the trail. It gets steep after the gravel starts and can even get to around a 20-degree slope, which, in turn, features a steep grade back down in elevation. You will incline all the way up to about 1,150 feet at the peak and then start declining back to the Oregon Coast Trail to Sea Lion Caves. There are some nice dispersed camp spots off the trail. 4WD for steep grades is highly recommended, especially when wet.

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Difficulty

This trail includes a steep grade and a notable ledge that require careful attention, especially when the surface is wet. Conditions can become slick, increasing the need for precise vehicle control.

Technical Rating

M P

Jun 06, 2026

Open

Not a 4/10. Some steep climbs on gravel.

Dylan

May 02, 2026

Open

Gerimiah Kenoyer

Jan 11, 2026

Open

Closed due to landslide.

Austin Kozlowski

Dec 16, 2025

Open

Typical forest/logging road, my stock forester handled it just fine. Road was wet from the ongoing storm but no mud. Not sure why this is rated 4/10, 1/10 would be more accurate.

Jared Bowman

Dec 11, 2025

Open

This trail is no different from the Oregon coast trail and SHOULD NOT BE RATED A 4/10 Very easy trail and again could likely be passed through in your grandmas minivan. 1/10 rating, no clue why someone rated it a 4