2.7K West Coast Treasures by katelocke
first prev 1 next lastExplore some amazing places along the west coast this summer by hiking or swimming at these beautiful locations! If you've never been to Oregon or California, this is a fantastic list to get you started on your adventures! Experience what it's like to walk through a rainforest-like canyon or jump into the clearest blue water you've ever seen! Make some summer memories in some gorgeous places!
Plaikni Falls
Chiloquin, Oregon
24.5 miles NW of Chiloquin, OregonAn easy, wheelchair-accessible 2-mile round-trip trail in Crater Lake National Park to a beautiful 20-foot waterfall surrounded by firs, hemlocks, and summer wildflowers.
Hike Added on 13 Jul 2021
Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, California
1.9 miles W of Mill Valley, CaliforniaA national monument with several suggested hikes from the visitors center, including a 2-mile loop leaving the boardwalk into the towering old-growth redwoods, plus guided tours and programs.
Hike Added on 25 Jul 2018 1.9-2.9 mi
Mist Trail
Yosemite National Park
9.2 miles S of Yosemite National ParkA steep, mist-soaked Yosemite staircase hike climbing 639 stone steps past Vernal and Nevada Falls — with Half Dome, Whitecap, and Mt. Broderick views from the switchbacks above.
Backpack, Hike Added on 5 Jun 2018
Fern Canyon
Orick, California
7.9 miles N of Orick, CaliforniaA lush, fern-draped canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods featured in Jurassic Park — just 1 mile of trail with stream crossings, elk on the 8-mile dirt road approach, and a vault toilet at the trailhead.
Hike Added on 31 May 2018 2.4 mi
Wizard Island Summit Trail
Crater Lake National Park
4.6 miles N of Crater Lake National ParkReach one of the world's finest volcanic cinder cones by boat across Crater Lake, then hike 2.5 miles up lava rock to the Witches Cauldron crater at the summit.
Hike Added on 7 Sep 2017
Malibu Creek State Park
Calabasas, California
4.8 miles SW of Calabasas, CaliforniaJust 25 miles from downtown LA, 15 miles of streamside trail wind through oak and sycamore woodlands in a park with rich Chumash history and film location fame.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb Added on 12 Jul 2017
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
2.3 miles SW of Malibu, CaliforniaHeadlands, rocky coves, a quiet beach, gray whale watching from December to April, an easy coastal hike to sweeping views, and a fun Iron Man movie cameo — all at Point Dume in Malibu.
Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim Added on 12 Jul 2017
Mirror Lake Trail
Government Camp, Oregon
1.8 miles W of Government Camp, OregonA family-friendly 3.2-mile hike through dense forest to Mirror Lake, which perfectly reflects Mount Hood in its still glacial cirque waters — don't forget a camera.
Hike Added on 11 Jul 2017
Tamolitch (Blue) Pool
Mount Washington, Oregon
9.4 miles W of Mount Washington, OregonA turquoise, glass-calm pool in Oregon fed by the McKenzie River emerging from two miles of underground lava fields — stunning for hikers and photographers, and open for cliff jumping at your own extreme caution.
Hike Added on 11 Jul 2017
Oneonta Gorge
Cascade Locks, Oregon
10.5 miles SW of Cascade Locks, OregonA mossy, fern-draped slot canyon in the Columbia Gorge — no trail, chest-deep cold water, log jams to climb, and loose river rock underfoot — Oneonta Gorge is an unforgettable adventure.
Hike, Swim Added on 11 Jul 2017
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
1.3 miles NW of Pacific City, OregonA basalt sea stack 90 feet taller than Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock anchors a stunning coastal hike with sandstone fossils, impressive dunes, and consistent surf.
Hike Added on 11 Jul 2017
Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach, Oregon
0.6 miles SW of Cannon Beach, OregonA 235-foot sea stack accessible by foot at low tide, with rich tide pools full of starfish, anemones, crabs, and sea slugs, and a nesting site for terns and other seabirds just offshore Cannon Beach.
Swim Added on 11 Jul 2017
Cape Lookout Trailhead
Cloverdale, Oregon
10.2 miles NW of Cloverdale, OregonA 5-mile round-trip coastal hike to dramatic cliff overlooks with gorgeous ocean and adjacent cliff views — prime whale, sea lion, and orca watching, with 400-foot drops at the end.
Hike Added on 7 Jul 2017
Silver Falls State Park
Sublimity, Oregon
7.6 miles NE of Sublimity, OregonThe largest state park in Oregon, Silver Falls features 10 spectacular waterfalls along the nationally recognized Trail of Ten Falls — including a walk behind a 177-foot waterfall on a 7.2-mile moderate loop.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim Added on 7 Jul 2017
Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
0.3 miles E of Muir Beach, CaliforniaA hidden gem beach north of San Francisco with a 0.2-mile walk to the shore, informational placards for kids, sunset views over the Pacific, and access to the Coastal Trail.
Hike, Swim Added on 7 Jul 2017
Cleetwood Cove Trail
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
8.8 miles NE of Crater Lake National Park, OregonThe only legal shoreline access in Crater Lake National Park — a steep strenuous switchback hike to the water's edge, with cliff jumping options from about 20 feet into 38-50°F water.
Dive, Hike, Swim Added on 7 Jul 2017
