Description:

Escape the heat! We are staying at the spacious Group Camp at Cape Perpetua for one night. This trip will allow for lots of time to explore side trails, the beach area. The (optional) loop hike is the 6.5-mile Cook’s Ridge, Gwynn Creek & Oregon Coast Trail loop. This will be moderately-paced with lots of opportunities for taking pictures, double-checking nature guides, and learning more about really big Sitka Spruce, the Tree-of-Life, and other fauna.

This trip begins at the Cape Perpetua Group Camp (44.2805, -124.0942). The trip leader has paid for this site in advance, please pay the trip leader $15 per person (Obsidian trip fee is additional). Participants are responsible for arranging their travel to/from the site. Bring all your food, tents, etc. Be prepared for all types of coastal weather. If we are allowed a fire by the Forest Service, everyone should pitch in a dollar for firewood.

Thursday, July 1st:
The trip leader will be at the group camp by 6 pm, but you are welcome to arrive anytime after 2pm. The afternoon and evening times are open for exploring Cape Perpetua or grabbing a bite to eat in Yachats.

Friday, July 2nd:
In the morning, we pack up camp and drive a short distance to the main parking area by the Visitor's Center. We will hike (again, this hike is optional) 6.5 miles on the Cook’s Ridge, Gwynn Creek, Oregon Coast Trail loop. This involves 1,000 feet of elevation gain over the first 2.2 miles, then is all downhill. Bring lunch/snacks/water as we will take a break at the Cook's Ridge/Gwynn Creek Trail junction then return via the Gwynn Creek Trail. Afterward, return home or hang out on the coast. The plan is to be finished and return to Eugene (latest by 5pm) before most of the Holiday weekend traffic leaves town.