Nehalem

You have a couple different options on how to access this hike (North and South trailhead) also if you would like to hike the loop trail or out-and-back option. Driving directions for this hike isn't to difficult, heading south on highway 101 drive 16.6 miles past the exists for Cannon Beach and Oswald West State Park parking areas and turn left up road 38555. Drive about 0.05 miles a gravel ro...

Nehalem Bay State Park is a great central location on the Oregon Coast to use as a base camp, whether you want to go south to explore Cape Kiwanda or go north to photograph the famous Cannon Beach. There are six loops: A-F, and only A-C are open in the winter. The only first-come-first-served area is Loop C, but you shouldn't have an issue finding a campsite especially in the off-season. We too...

Nehalem Bay Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Manzanita, Oregon.

Devil's Cauldron Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Nehalem, Oregon.

This hike can be done as either a loop or an out-and-back beginning from either the North or the South trailhead, both located off Route 101. If opting for the loop you will have to walk ~1 mile on the highway to connect back to your starting point. Since we were hiking with our kids we wanted to avoid the highway portion, and so started and ended at the North trailhead, which has parking dire...

Elk Flats Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Manzanita, Oregon.

Crabbing is just one of those things everyone should do along the Oregon Coast. Its fun, fairly straightforward, and then you get to eat them! Total win-win. We were taking our time along the Oregon Coast and had heard that Kelly's Brighton Marina was a great place to learn to crab. For $100/hour (2014) we were able to rent a boat, bait, traps, and all the gear we needed to head out into Nehale...

Cedar Crossing and Oregon Coast Trail to Short Sand Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Nehalem, Oregon.

Necarney Creek and Oregon Coast to South Beach Access Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Arch Cape, Oregon.