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    Trail narrows through the crab boneyard right before you get to the beach
    Hannah S.

    This is probably one of my fave trails I've ever hiked! It was magical and whimsical, with rewarding views around every corner! Not to mention it's a great workout! There are several options...you can just do the Hobbit Beach Trail itself which is about 1/2 mile long...I can't speak to the parking area or entrance for this one though bc I came from the lighthouse. Which brings me to the other option...you can hike to this beach from the Heceta Head Lighthouse as well (see my review for the lighthouse for more info and pics)...or hike to the lighthouse from here. If you do that, it's 2 miles (one way - so 4 miles there and back). On the 2 mile hike, you'll gain just over 1,000 feet in elevation and you'll traverse steep steps and hills and climb over rocks and roots so be aware! But it's soooo worth it! It's incredible! And there's lots of benches to rest on along the trail. But getting closer to the beach, it turns more ethereal, with moss dripping from giant, crooked and curvy tree trunks and branches and then the ground becomes sandy and the path narrows. You know you're close when you hear the waves and enter the "crab boneyard"!! Suddenly there are the remains of hundreds of thousands of crabs littered along the walls and floor of the trail! I have NO idea how they got there and couldn't find anything about it online lol...I dunno if people are putting them there or seals maybe? Or extremely high tides? A true mystery! The beach itself stretches on for miles and miles with cliffs behind it and it's beautiful...plenty of room for ample social distancing and room to run and frolic!

    Selfie taken on the cliff top overlooking the beach, just off the Hobbit Trail. The sky was amazing!
    Shane H.

    One of my favorite places to visit along the coast. A short beautiful hike along the aptly named Hobbit Trail ends with a nice open expanse of beautiful beach. Often it's a great place to find some peace & solitude although more and more people are visiting it these days. Still it's a great place to catch a sunset & enjoy nature. No bathrooms and very little parking available, but a true gem of a trail & beach.

    View of Hobbit Beach
    Sue W.

    Two places to park at Heceta Lighthouse or the trailhead parking area further north on 101. It's on the right hand side but there is no visible sign;however, more than likely lots of cars will be parked there. From this parking area, you can hike on the China Creek trail (same side of the road as parking area about 1 mile total) or across 101 is the Hobbit trail (1.5 miles one way) and Hobbit Beach trail (.5 miles one way). The Hobbit trail leads to the Heceta Lighthouse and is pretty hilly. There are some stairs built in here and there. Otherwise, it's natural ground cover with slippery roots and muddy spots (even though it hadn't rained in a long time). There are benches here and there if you need a rest. The trail runs through a beautiful coastal forested area lined with tall Sitka spruce and rhododendrons. You actually expect to see a hobbit jump out somewhere. There are occasional ocean views notably of Hobbit Beach. It took us about 2 1/2 hours stopping to take lots of pictures. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

    Penny H.

    Short magical trail leading to a pretty beach. Limited parking on the side of the road for the Hobbit trailhead. Easy hike but watch the roots when you walk. Glad we discovered this little gem while visiting the Oregon Coast.

    Charming hike down to a lovely beach with a grand stretch of sand! Be sure to collect a crab shell to add to the grotto on your way out

    The beach is unreal, as is the short hike/walk to get there

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    Sweet creek trail - Bridges to pass.

    Sweet creek trail

    (27 reviews)

    Many waterfalls and swimming holes along this amazing and shaded trail…read more Love mossy rocks? How about lush ferns? How do you feel about cascading water? Do you enjoy dipping your feet into cold water on a hot summer day? Or how about swimming among giant redwood trees? If any of this sounds appealing you need to visit Sweet Creek Falls. We came in the middle of summer and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon hiking, meditating, and swimming. There are 11 waterfalls ranging in size and close to 2.5 miles all together of shaded trails to explore, rustic bridges included. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Oregon last summer. Know before you go: Parking lots at each trailhead. Super stinky bathroom located only at Homestead Trailhead. Dog friendly. And most importantly FREE! *Don't be surprised to see topless women swimming. We all have breasts and it's a beautiful thing to be free especially in a place like this. If this bothers you just look away. *Don't use Yelp directions as they'll take you to the wrong place. Use Google instead. I've reported this several times but like nearly everything I report Yelp ignores it. And Happy Earth Day! If you haven't discovered what nature can do for your soul I highly recommend getting away from the daily grind, turning your phone off, and just enjoying what places like this can do for you. It's truly magical.

    Awesome trail with multiple waterfalls. Trails were nice and clear of debris and branches. A few…read morespots with bigger rocks, roots, and water. Gorgeous scenery! There are so many photo opportunities. Many different bridges along the trail allow you to walk over the water. There is a part of the trail where you have to walk through a small stream. I wasn't wearing the proper gear and didn't want wet shoes and socks, so we headed back at that point and headed towards the upper parking lot. The upper trail still had snow on the ground, and the parking area was pretty soggy. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We would love to come back again during a drier season. Highly recommend!

    Darlingtonia State Botanical Wayside

    Darlingtonia State Botanical Wayside

    (20 reviews)

    This botanical garden has become a traditional stop while traveling along highway 101. It's a…read moreperfect place to get out and stretch your legs or use the facilities. The walk to the Cobra Lilies, aka Pitcher Plants isn't long at all, maybe a quarter mile round trip. It's a beautiful walk through trees to a boardwalk through the Darlingtonia garden. We've never been when they're in bloom, but they are definitely something interesting to see any time of year. I would highly recommend!

    If you are headed to Honeyman or Heceta, this reserve is just one minute off the side of Highway…read more101 between those two parks. Darlingtonia is the only Oregon State Park dedicated to protecting one single species: the Darlingtonia. The only plant in this species is the Cobra Lily, which is the only pitcher plant native to Oregon. (In other words, this state park exists to protect the cobra lilies that grow here.) The reserve is small, but definitely worth checking out. A short accessible boardwalk crosses a bog filled with several hundred, if not a few thousand, cobra lilies. The 'pitcher' part of the plant, which is the part that resembles a cobra, is visible year round. In spring, it puts up yellow and purple flowers. Many of these flowers dry in place, and are still somewhat visible in winter. Even without the flowers in bloom, the pitchers themselves are neat and pretty to look at. There is no fee to visit Darlingtonia. The small parking area only has room for about ten cars or so, but it takes less than fifteen minutes to walk through.

    804 Trail - Surprisingly lots of blooms along the trail even in August!! (2025)

    804 Trail

    (18 reviews)

    This is a great trail along the ocean in Yachats. It begins in a neighborhood and takes you down to…read morethe beach where you can see tidepools. There are a few benches along the trail where you can sit and relax and take in the gorgeous ocean view. It's most popular in the mornings, for tidepools, and evenings, for beautiful sunsets. The trail is pretty flat and expands about 2 miles. It connects to a couple of other trails in Yachats to the south, the Oregon Coast Trail (1 mile) and the Amanda Trail (1 mile). The trails are well maintained and perfect for a casual walk to take in the fresh ocean air. I would highly recommend!

    I've returned to this magnificent trail so many times over the years - my review is long overdue…read morebut it's kind of a hidden gem and I'm hoping it'll stay that way lol! This is probably my #1 fave trail of all time. It's not technically difficult by any means - it's short, almost entirely flat, and very well maintained. But it holds my heart bc there's a veritable feast for my lens in every nook and cranny and the environment changes year after year due to storms, tides, and sand levels rising and falling - a never ending photographer's paradise! And no doubt I'll be returning year after year for a long time. The trail runs about 1.5 miles from the sleepy coastal town of Yachats to its dead-end on a long sandy beach in the Cape Perpetua protected marine area. To say the tide pools here are amazing is an understatement. They are unparalleled! I've never seen so many colorful starfish, anemones, snails, barnacles, and tons of other undersea creepy crawlers anywhere else. The sunset and sunrise views are magical as well. And there are interesting pockets and tunnels created by mysterious wind swept coastal pines - just glorious! The giant dark basalt boulders are covered in so many species of barnacles and always changing shape due to erosion from wind and waves - creating so many fascinating pools to explore. The trail meanders past my fave hotel of all time too - the Overleaf Lodge. This is my happy place - my heart is always here. If you ever have the chance to visit, take it.

    Alsea Falls Recreation Site - Alsea falls

    Alsea Falls Recreation Site

    (1 review)

    I'll be up front. I love Oregon. I love how beautiful it is here. I love the slower pace of life. I…read morelove the food. I love that people here have manners. Actual manners! Sh*t, I haven't experienced anything like this since living in New England (shoutout to NH, VT, and ME). But I digress. Dealing with folks takes a toll on me so I knew I wanted to grab a couple close friends and find a serene spot in a forest somewhere to recharge my batteries. Oregon delivered as usual. Alsea Falls Recreation Site (AFRS) is a picturesque area located 30 minutes southwest of Corvallis and boasts gorgeous forests of red cedars, maples, and Douglas firs as well as two waterfalls. I thought hiking trails here were pleasant. They offer plenty of shade and aren't very strenuous. Alsea Falls is located rather close to the day use parking lot, but there is a 1.4 mile trail leading to Green Peak Falls if you walk across the wooden bridge. The trail is poorly marked so you may lose it when you end up at McBee Park campground. Stick to the right and you will find two trails. Take the right official trail with the trail post. The left trail is shorter but there are stinging nettles along the way. Green Peak is the larger of the two falls and it is possible to climb to the top via the adjacent trail (right side), but it is steep so be careful. O T H E R I N F O -Day use parking is $3. Fill out an envelope. Drop off the envelope with payment in the receptacle across from the outhouse. Keep the stub in your vehicle. -Amenities within the campground include drinking water and vault toilets. Several campsites can accommodate large RVs or trailers; up to 32 feet long. -Dogs are allowed on a leash so bring the family pup along! -Salmon and steelhead fishing during the winter months. -The park is clean. Keep it that way and pack your trash until you find a rubbish bin. -Pack a camera. Take plenty of photos. Collect memories instead of things.

    Jessie M Honeyman Memorial State Park - Down by the lake

    Jessie M Honeyman Memorial State Park

    (55 reviews)

    We stayed at this campground a couple weeks ago for the first time and had an excellent experience!…read moreI wasn't sure what to expect with this being the second largest campground in Oregon- would it be overwhelming with so many people, too much noise, etc? I was actually surprised how quiet it was (okay camping in a public campground is never silent but it was pretty moderate noise). The advantage of it being such a large campground too is that they had nice, well-equipped, clean facilities equally spaced out. Showers are free to use, though I didn't while we were there. A cute welcome center in the middle has info, games/books, and ice and firewood to buy and is located right next to a pretty good sized playground for kids. It's also a super dog-friendly place (we brought our 75# boy with us) and everyone there seemed to be mindful of their own dogs with leashes/cleaning up. Honeyman is located close to the heart of Florence and close to lots of recreation activities - dunes, beach, two lakes, etc. We enjoyed a quick walk over to Cleawox Lake each day to play, and rented a paddle boat too! The only downside is that like most Oregon State Park campgrounds you do need to plan quite a bit ahead to reserve your spot online. It's very difficult to get a spot last minute or day of in the busy times (late spring - summer - fall).

    Overall it's fine. It's a bit overpriced for what you get. Weekends are loud and there didn't seem…read moreto be anything being done about it. There are bright lights randomly throughout the campground which make for an interesting "camping" vibe. There's probably better, quieter and more secluded places nearby.

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