Past Activity

Postponed: Cape Perpetua

  • Start date: 06/28/2019

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 06/28/2019

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This is a 6.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located in
the Cape Perpetua scenic area.near Yachats, Oregon that features beautiful wild
flowers and is rated as moderate. We'll pass through spruce forests with views
towards the Pacific then ascend Gwynn Creek and return via Cook's Ridge.
We’ll have lunch on the trail.

  • Event Leader: Judy Giers

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-870-1458

  • Event Leader Email: judygiers@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Coastal

  • Departure Location: Eugene Target, W11th, parking lot closest to W11th

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 170

  • Season: 2019

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Lunch, rain gear. Be prepared for weather significantly cooler than Eugene.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 6.4

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1256

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Trip Report

Great moderate hike, very gradual climb and descent so pretty easy on the lungs and joints. Weather was perfect and company was excellent.