804 Trail & Amanda's Trail

August 12, 2019

As the Oregon Coast Trail heads south into Yachats, it follows the path known as the 804 Trail leaving the sandy beach for a paved trail that wanders along the coast and then skirts it way through and around some neighborhoods and hotels.  On our first day camping at Carl G Washburne SP we drove up to Yachats and started at the south end of the 804 trail and hiked the entire trail to its end at the beach -  a 3.5  mile round trip.  Along the route are plenty of benches and tables for relaxing and taking in the views and the sound of ocean waves and sea birds is always in the air.  After enjoying this beautiful "warm up" hike, we drove to the south end of town and parked at a pullout to hike another section of the OCT.  We hiked along both sides of Highway 101 till eventually we arrived at the statue of Amanda, the namesake for this portion of the OCT known as Amanda's Trail.  From that point on most of the trail was up, up, up until 2.2 miles later we arrived at the Whispering Spruce Viewpoint parking area that is part of the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.  We took in the amazing views during a much needed break before heading back down the trail and eventually to our car.  Since signs were posted that a mother bear and cubs had a den along the Amanda Trail, we kept an ever watchful eye out while hiking along this beautiful trail.  This hike was about 7 miles total and with a few other short hikes later in the day plus the 804 Trail, we finished with a daily total of 11.9 hiking miles - and this was only day one!

Trekking Together
Glenn & Carol

The start of the 804 Trail from the south end of town

The 804 Trail literally follows the coast.

One of many coves along the 804 Trail

End of the 804 Trail and the beginning of 7 miles of walking beach!

Hiking along the Oregon Coast Trail

A "nature made" tunnel on the 804 Trail

Amanda statue at beginning of Amanda's Trail section of OCT

View southward of coast from Whispering Spruce Viewpoint in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area