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Oregon Coast Trail: Connection Strategy January 2011

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Oregon Coast Trail: Connection Strategy

January 2011

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Cover: Oregon Coast Trail at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic ViewpointOregon Coast Trail (Historic 804 Trail) at Yachats State Recreation Area

Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission

Tim Wood Congressional District 1 Congressional District 2 Congressional District 3 Director Davis Moriuchi, Chair Brad Chalfant Jay Graves, Vice-Chair

Congressional District 4 Congressional District 5 East of the Cascades West of the Coast RangeSue Musser James Brown Sharon Rudi Robin Risley

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Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council

Congressional District 1 Congressional District 2 Congressional District 2 Congressional District 3Raymond Amsinger Kent Howes Bruce Galloway Nancy Ream Enabnit, Vice-ChairCongressional District 4 Congressional District 5 Congressional District 5(Coastal Representative) Terry Wheeler (Coastal Representative)Chuck Solin, Chair John Mare’

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Introduction....................................................................................................................................Page 6Planning Sections:Section 1 - Columbia River to Oswald West State Park...............................................................Page 12Section 2 - Oswald West State Park to Cape Lookout State Park...............................................Page 15Section 3 - Cape Lookout State Park to Lincoln City....................................................................Page 19Section 4 - Lincoln City to Waldport..............................................................................................Page 23Section 5 - Waldport to Florence...................................................................................................Page 29

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Planning Sections:Section 6 - Florence to North Bend......................................................................................Page 34 Section 7 - North Bend to Bandon.......................................................................................Page 37 Section 8 - Bandon to Humbug Mountan State Park..........................................................Page 42 Section 9 - Humbug Mountain State Park to Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint...........Page 44 Section 10 - Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint to California...........................................Page 48

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Introduction:

The majesty of Oregon’s 362-mile coastline unfolds around every bend as the trail crosses sandy beaches, meanders throughout forest-shaded corridors, follows highway shoulders and traverses majestic headlands. The Oregon Coast Trail follows the coastline. The majority of the route is on the beach. The rest of its 382 miles wind through state parks or other public lands, and on trail easements or permits from generous private landowners.

The Oregon Coast Trail would not be here today it if had not been for two important citizens. First, Governor Oswald West designated the ocean shoreline for public use in 1913 (followed up with the Beach Bill of 1967). Then Dr. Samuel N. Dicken laid out the concept of the trail in his book Old Oregon in 1959.

After several years of growing public support and the passing of the Oregon Recreational Trail Act of 1971, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) began developing the trail. The trail exemplifies the citizens of Oregon’s commitment to natural beauty and public access. The Oregon Coast Trail is a legacy that we all can experience.

In 2009, the concept of the Oregon Coast Trail turned 50 years old. In 2021, the Oregon Coast Trail will be 50 years old. We are now at that critical moment in time to begin planning for the completion of the Oregon Coast Trail by its 50th birthday.

The trail was deemed “hikable” in 1988. However, there are 31 critical gaps in the Oregon Coast Trail today. A critical gap is where a hiker currently has to use a transportation corridor that was not designed for people walking. Many of these gaps are a result of restrictions caused by natural occurrences, such as waterways or due to settlement patterns blocking access. The collective total of gaps is under 50 miles.

A comprehensive plan for the Oregon Coast Trail has not been completed since 1972. The 2005 gap assessment by the National Coast Trails Association provided the basis for an Oregon Coast Trail Plan that will meet these goals:

Review the gaps and develop • strategies to have a connected Oregon Coast Trail. Create regional identity • for sections of the trail that highlights the unique beauty of

the coast including the dunes area in the middle, the sandy beaches to the north and the rocky headlands to the south. Identify key partners to assist • OPRD in raising the awareness of the Oregon Coast Trail and provide a local presence for Oregon Coast Trail needs.

Oregon Coast Trail at Yachats.

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The Planning Process:

The steps for completing the Oregon Coast Trail Connection Strategy included input from local communities, land managers, public agencies, trail advocate groups, and individuals along its length (Figure 1). Four steering committees were formed, representing the North Coast, North Central Coast, South Central Coast and South Coast. The trail was divided into 10 sections and the 31 gaps were reviewed section by section. Current use and future short-term and long-term connections were identified and development concepts were formulated though input from the stakeholder meetings. The development of the concepts reflects resource constraints and opportunities and addresses the goals, opportunities and constraints established in the planning process. The concepts include site plan drawings and written descriptions of the gaps, locations, sizes and proposed short-term and long-term solutions.

Planning Products:

Phase I: Connection Strategy

The connection strategy is written and illustrated as conceptual “blueprints” containing summarized information about, and long term plans for Oregon Coast Trail gaps. The plan will serve as a guide for directing future planning to close the gaps for the next 20 years.

The connection strategy will direct future planning on the closing of the gaps. The connection strategy will also assist OPRD in the development of a management plan for the Oregon Coast Trail.

Phase II: Individual Gap Planning

The next step wiil be to develop feasibility planning, operational planning, and design planning on each gap identified in the Connection Strategy (Figure 2). This effort will succeed only with local interest and partnerships with OPRD, local communities or other land managers.

Oregon Coast Trail at Heceta Head.

Oregon Coast Trail at Cape Lookout State Park.

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Oregon Coast Trail Connection Strategy Meetings

Stakeholder Meeting 1: Introduction to Process / Gap IdentificationAugust 11, 2009 - Astoria August 12, 2009 - Newport August 13, 2009 - Coos Bay August 14, 2009 - Gold Beach

Stakeholder Meeting 2: Gap Solution RefinementNovember 17, 2009 - Brookings November 18, 2009 - Bandon November 19, 2009 - Lincoln City November 20, 2009 - Astoria

Stakeholder Meeting 3: Connection Strategy Draft ReviewJune 3, 2010 - TillamookJune 10, 2010 - FlorenceJune 11, 2010 - North Bend

Public Meeting: Connection Strategy Final Draft Presentation/CommentsAugust 17, 2010 - PortlandAugust 18, 2010 - EugeneAugust 24, 2010 - Lincoln CityAugust 25, 2010 - North Bend

Port Orford Head State Park, looking south to Humbug Mountain

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Organizations:National Coast Trail AssociationSouth Lincoln County Trails Association CoastwatchWarrenton Trails Association

Citizens:John Bosshardt Darcy Bosshardt Cliff Burgess Sharon Burgess George Cady

Agencies:Lewis and Clark National Historic Park United States Forest Service - Siuslaw National Forest United States Forest Service - Rogue Siskiyou National Forest

Communities:City of Astoria City of Warrenton City of Seaside City of Gearhart City of Cannon Beach City of ManzanitaCity of Nehalem

Counties:Clatsop County

Stakeholders

OPRD:John Allen, Coastal Region Manager Mike Stein, North Coast District Manager Teri Wing, Ft. Stevens MU Manager Larry Oswald, Nehalem Bay MU Manager Claude Crocker, Mid-Coast District ManagerPatti Green, Beverly Beach MU Manager Pete Marvin, Cape Lookout MU Manager Dennis Comfort, South Beach MU ManagerShirley Stentz, Central Coast District Manager

Kevin Beck, Carl Washburne MU ManagerAlan Freudenthal, Honeyman MU Manager Jerry Smith, Umpqua Lighthouse MU Manager Larry Becker, South Coast District Manager Preson Phillips, Sunset Bay MU Manager Ben Fisher, Bullards Beach MU Manager Frank Eckley, Cape Blanco MU Manager Brent Siebold, Harris Beach MU Manager

Rocky Houston, State Trails Coordinator

Oregon Recreation Trail Advisory Council

City of Wheeler City of Garibaldi City of Bay City City of Tillamook City of OceansideCity of Netarts City of Pacific City

City of Neskowin City of Lincoln City City of Depoe Bay City of NewportCity of Waldport City of Yachats City of Florence

City of Reedsport City of Coos Bay City of North BendCity of BandonCity of Port Orford City of Gold Beach City of Brookings

Tillamook County Lincoln County

Lane CountyDouglas County

Coos County Curry County

Bureau of Land Management - Coos Bay DistrictBureau of Land Management – Salem District South Slough National Estuarine Research ReserveOregon Department of Forestry - Clatsop State Forest

Oregon Equestrian Trails Yachats Trails CommitteeThe Nature ConservancyWestwind Stewardship Group

Coos Regional Trails PartnershipSouth Coast Striders South Coast Trails AssociationCharleston Community Enhancement Corp.

Ed RossiterWalt Schroeder im Scheller Lauralee Svendsgard Bob Westerberg

Corina Chase JW ClevelandJoe Donahue Marty Giles Dave Gray

Kim Griffin Lori Hollingsworth Paul Katen Joanne KittelDave Lacey

Barbara Linnett Don LuceGary Maschmeyer Herb Monie’ Pat Monie

Oregon Department of Forestry - Tillamook State ForestOregon Department of Transportation

Mureen WalkerDick Wagner

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Figure 1 - Planning Process for the Oregon Coast Trail Connection Strategy

Review of existing Documents on

Oregon Coast Trail

Goals

Local Community

Issue Scoping

Review of existing Gaps in Oregon Coast

TrailRecreation Needs

OPRDIssues

SteeringCommittees

Gap Options Reviewed

DevelopmentConcepts

Draft Connection Strategy Steering

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Meetings

FinalConnection Strategy

Plan

Planning Process

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Connection Strategy

Identification of all gaps in Oregon Coast Trail and short term and long term

solutions identified.

Gap connection to Oregon Coast Trail

Planning and Design

Site specific development plan and design

Operation Planning

Acquisition, Development Planning, Funding for individual

gap project

Planning

Feasibility plan for individual gaps in the Oregon Coast Trail

Management Plan

Day to day operation of the trail to include: design standards,

maintenance standards, MOUs, annual work plants, etc.

For existing portions of the trail

Figure 2 - Oregon Coast Trail Planning Documents

Planning Documents

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Fort StevensState Park

Saddle MountainState Natural Area

EcolaState Park

Elmer FeldenheimerState Natural Area

Gearhart OceanState Recreation Area

Sunset BeachState Recreation Site

Del Ray BeachState Recreation Site

John YeonState Natural Site

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Section 1: There are two gaps on this section of the Oregon Coast Trail.

1-1 Necanium River Connection: Located in Seaside, this urban gap is caused by the Necanium River and Neawanna Creek as it enters the Pacific Ocean.

1 -2 Ecola Creek Connection: Located in Cannon Beach, this gap is caused by the Ecola Creek and Ecola Head’s rough terrain.

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Necanium River Connection: The confluence of Necanium River and the Pacific Ocean creates an unstable , unpredictable water crossing. The current route leaves Gearhart Ocean State Recreation at Pacific Way St. It then follows surface streets to Highway 101, to cross Neawanna Creek. The route returns to surface streets on 12th Ave in Seaside and then returns to the beach.

Short-term Solution: Enhance your ability to walk on streets. Work with the City of Seaside and Gearhart as they develop the estuary park.

Long-term Solution: Identify fording of Necanium River risks and provide river crossing to keep trail on beach.

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Long-Term: Option #2Work within Estuary ParkPlanning for bridge and trail

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Ecola Creek Connection: Rough terrain on the south side of Ecola Head forces the trail inland. The current route follows the park road to 5th St. into Cannon Beach. After crossing Ecola Creek, the trail returns to the beach.

Short-term Solution: Re-route the trail to surface streets. Heading south, turn right onto 8th St. from the park road. Turn left on Ash St. and then turn rigth onto 7th St. At the end of 7th St. take the beach access to return to the beach.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of a trail alignment from the beach to Ecola State Park.

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Oswald WestState Park

Cape LookoutState Park

Nehalem BayState Park

Cougar Valley

Cape MearesState Scenic Viewpoint

Munson CreekState Natural Area

Manhattan BeachState Recreation Site

Twin RocksState Natural Site

Oceanside BeachState Wayside

SymonsState Scenic Viewpoint

Rockaway BeachState Recreation Site

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Section 2: There are three gaps on this section of the Oregon Coast Trail. 2-1 Oswald West Connection: Located just north of Manzanita, this gap is formed by Neahkahnie Mountain.

2-3 Tillamook Bay Connection: Located from north of Garibaldi to the village of Cape Meares, this gap is formed by theTIllamook Bay. 2-3 Netarts Bay Connection: Located at Oceanside, this gap is formed by Netarts Bay.

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Oswald West Connection: Trail comes off of Neahkahnie Mountain and drops into Hwy 101, ¼ mile inland from the beach, with a residential neighborhood in between. The current route follows Hwy 101 to access the beach at Neahkahnie-Manzanita State Recreation Site.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on streets.

Long-term Solution: Conduct feasibility of two options: the first would use an existing water district utlity corridor from Hwy 101 to Hillcrest Rd and use surface streets. The second would use Meadows Loop Rd to Mariners Trail Rd and access Beulah Reed Rd to Pacific Blvd to Ocean Rd and back to the beach, north of Neahkahnie-Manzanita State Recreation Site.

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LongTerm Option #2:Explore feasibility of usingprivate roads of MeadowsLoop to Mariners Trail. Thenconnect with Beulah Reed Rdto Pacific Blvd and then returnto the Beach

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Long Term Option #1:Conduct feasibility of usingwater district utility right-of-wayto access Hillcrest Rd.

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Tillamook Bay Connection: At Barview County Park, Tillamook Bay creates a water barrier that cannot be forded. The current route follows Hwy 101 through Garibaldi, Bay City and Tillamook. The trail follows Hwy 131 and Bay Ocean Drive to village of Cape Meares.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the pedestrian facilities on Hwy 101, Hwy 131 and Bay Ocean Drive

Long-term Solution: Explore the opportunity of a ferry service from Garibaldi to Crab Harbor or explore the feasibility of a Rail with Trail along Tillamook Rail corridor.

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Short Term:Improve ability to walk on Hwy 101

Long Term: Option #2Explore feasibility of aRail-with-Trail

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Netarts Bay Connections: At Cape Meares State Park, high cliffs and active slides force the trail back onto Three Capes Highway. The current route follows Three Capes Highway to Oceanside, where it returns to the beach until Netarts. Netarts Bay is not ford-able and forces the trail back onto Netarts Bay Drive to Cape Lookout State Park.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Three Capes Highway and Netarts Bay Drive.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of a trail over the headland between Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site and Oceanside. Explore the development of a ferry service from Netarts Marina to Cape Lookout State Park.

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Long Term: Option #2Enhance ferry servicefrom Netarts Marina and return to beach

Long Term: Option #1Develop trail over headland and on beach to Oceanside

Short Term:Improve ability to walk along road

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Cape LookoutState Park

H.B. Van Duzer ForestState Scenic Corridor

Bob StraubState Park

Clay MyersState Natural Area

Cape KiwandaState Natural Area

Sand Lake

H.B. Van Duzer ForestState Scenic Corridor

Munson CreekState Natural Area

Devil's LakeState Recreation Area

Roads EndState Recreation Site

Neskowin BeachState Recreation Site

Neskowin BeachState Recreation Site

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Section 3: There are three gaps on this section of the Oregon Coast Trail. 3-1 Nestucca River Connection: Located south of Pacific City, this gap is formed by the bay formed by Nestucca River. 3-2 Cascade Head Connection: Located south of Neskowin, this gap is formed by Cascade Head.

3-3 Salmon River Connection: Located north of Lincoln City, this gap is formed by the Salmon River.

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Nestucca River Connection: The Nestucca River creates a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route returns to Cape Kiwanda Dr at Bob Straub State Park. The route goes through Pacific City on Brooten Rd until it reaches Hwy 101. At Hwy 101, it returns to the beach at Winema Rd.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk in Pacific City and on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of connecting a trail on the south bank of the Nestucca River through an existing nature preserve.

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Short Term:Improve ability to walk on Hwy 101

Long Term: Explore feasibilityof trail through nature preserve

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Cascade Head Connection: At Nekowin the beach terminates at Cascade Head. The current route returns to Hwy 101 at Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site. It returns to a USFS trail after about 1 mile.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore the access rights to USFS lands via South Beach Drive in Neskowin to connect to Hart’s Cove Trail. Then use USFS Road 1861 to connect back to the existing Oregon Coast Trail route.

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Long Term:Research USFSaccess rights toproperty via SouthBeach Drive andthen connect with existingtrails.

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Salmon River Connection: At the south end of Cascade Head the Salmon River creates a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route returns to Hwy 101 at the Three Rocks Trailhead. The trail follows 39th St in Lincoln City, where it returns to the beach.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of a two alternative trail links over USFS, city owned and private lands south of Salmon River.

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Long Term Option #2:Connect Roads Endvia city street to city property. Would requirelandowner easement.

Short Term:Improve ability to walk on Hwy 101

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South BeachState Park

Beverly BeachState Park

Fogarty CreekState Recreation Area

State Scenic Viewpoint

Ona BeachState Park

Yaquina BayState Recreation Site

L. Presley & Vera C. GillState Natural Site

Lost CreekState Recreation Site

Driftwood BeachState Recreation Site

Agate BeachState Recreation Site

Gleneden BeachState Recreation Site

Collins CreekState Recreation Site

Devil's Punch BowlState Natural Area

Seal RockState Recreation Site

Fishing RockState Recreation Site

Depoe Bay Whale Watch Center

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Section 4: There are five gaps on this section of the Oregon Coast Trail.

4-1 Siletz Bay Connection: Located south of Lincoln City, this gap is formed by bay formed by the Siletz River.

4-2 Fogarty Creek Connection: Locat4ed north of Depoe Bay, this gap is formed by rocky cliffs.

4-3 Whales Cove Connection: Located south of Depoe Bay, this gap is formed by rocky cliffs.

4-4 Cape Foulweather Connection: Located north of Newport, this gap is formed by rocky cliffs.

4-5 Yaquina Head Connection: Located in Newport, this gap is formed by the rocky cliffs of Yaquina Head.

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Siletz Bay Connection: The Siletz Bay creates a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route follows Hwy 101 to Gleneden Beach Loop and to Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site where it returns to the beach.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101 and reroute the trail from Gleneden Beach Loop to Laurel St and onto the beach.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of using the existing trail system that goes through the Salishan Golf and Spa Resort and connects to the beach.

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Short Term:Improve ability towalk on Hwy 101and re-route trailonto Laurel St tobeach access.

Long Term:Explore the use ofan existing path to connect to the beach

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Fogarty Creek Connection: South of Fishing Rock State Recreation Site to Depoe Bay, rocky cliffs push the trail back to Hwy 101. The current route returns to Hwy 101 from Fishing Rock State Recreation Site to Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint. At Boiler Bay, the trail is on sidewalks through the city of Depoe Bay.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of routing trail down Fishing Rock Road to a beach access. Then route the trail on the oceanside of Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area to Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint using, ODOT right-of-way and a utility corridor.

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Short Term:Improve ability to walkon Hwy 101

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Whales Cove Connection: Rocky cliffs through the city of Depoe Bay and south keep the trail on Hwy 101. The current route follows Hwy 101 on sidewalks.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore rerouting the trail onto Ocean Ave, south of the Depoe Bay inlet bridge. The route would then take Beach Ave. back to Hwy 101. Between Hwy 101 and Whales Cover, explore the feasibility of placing the trail within a utility corridor. At Whales Cove, a trail connection to Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint over public and private lands would need to be explored.

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Long Term Option #1:Route Trail onCoast Ave to Beach St toHwy 101

Long Term Option #2:Explore trail in ODOTROW or Utility Cooridorto Whales Cove. Exploreeasement from landownerto connect with Rocky PointState Scenic Viewpoint.

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Cape Foulweather Connection: Rocky cliffs at Cape Foulweather keep the trail on Hwy 101 and Otter Crest Loop. The current route follows Hwy 101 and Otter Crest Loop to Devil’s Punch Bowl State Natural Area.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Otter Crest Loop.

Long-term Solution: Explore feasibility of routing the trail over ODOT and private lands using existing trails to connect to Devil’s Punch Bowl State Natural Area.

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Rocky CreekState Scenic Viewpoint

Devil's Punch BowlState Natural Area

Otter CrestState Scenic Viewpoint

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Long Term:Explore ODOTowned propertyand existing privatetrails to connect toDevil's Punch BowlState Natural Area.

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Long Term Option #1:Use surfer accesstrail along CityROW to accessbeach and follow55th St. out to Hwy101

Short Term:Improve ability to walk on Hwy 101

Long Term Option #2:Look at feasibillityof using Water TowerTrail to conncect withYaquina Head andconnect back to beach.

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Yaquina Head Connection: The beach ends at Yaquina Head. The current route takes a beach access route to 62nd Ave through a mobile home park back to Hwy 101.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101, reroute would enhance an existing surfer access trail on city right-of-way and use 55th St to come back to Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of crossing Yaquina Head on BLM lands and return to the southern beach access point.

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Heceta Head LighthouseState Scenic Viewpoint

Siuslaw North Jetty

NeptuneState Scenic Viewpoint

Governor PattersonState Recreation Site

BeachsideState Recreation Site

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DarlingtoniaState Natural Site

San MarineState Wayside

Smelt SandsState Recreation Site

YachatsState Recreation Area

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5-1 Alsea Bay Connection: Located in Waldport, the gap is formed by Alsea Bay. 5-2 Cummins Creek Connection: Located south of Yachats, the gap is formed by rocky shores and sheer cliffs.

5-3 Tokatee Klootchman Connection: Located south of Yachats, the gap is formed by headlands that terminate in the ocean.

5-4 Heceta Head Connection: Located north of Florence, the gap is formed by Heceta Head’s sheer cliffs.

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Alsea Bay Connection: Alsea Bay creates a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route leaves the beach at the Bayshore Beach Club and follows Bayshore Dr. to Hwy 101 across the Alsea Bay Bridge. The trail then returns to the south beach of Alsea Bay, except at high tide, where it follows Maple Street.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Bayshore Dr. and Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore two options. The first would be to take Bayshore Dr south to the north beach of Alsea Bay, develop a trail to the Alsea Bay viewpoint, and return to Hwy 101. The second would be to explore the feasibility of developing a trail through a private campground to Hwy 101.

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Short Term:Enhance the abilityto walk on Hwy 101

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Cummins Creek Connection: Sheer cliffs and rocky shores force the trail onto Hwy 101 at Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint. The current route follows Hwy 101 from Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint to Bob Creek Wayside.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore the development of a trail on public owned property.

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Long Term Option #2:Develop Trail through rocky shoresbased on tidal influence.

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Tokatee Klootchman Connection: South of Bob Creek Wayside. from Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Area south to Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint there are several rock outcroppings that create a barrier. The current route follows Hwy 101 to Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint.

Short-term Solution: Enhance ability to walk on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore 3 to 6 sites where rock outcroppings occur and identify feasibility of developing trail or crossing at beach, depending on tidal influence.

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Long Term:Develop Trail on Beach and over rocky shorebased on tidalinfluence.

Short Term: Enhance ability to walkon Hwy 101

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Heceta Head Connection: Heceta Head creates a barrier. The current route follows Hwy 101 through a tunnel to public access back to beach.

Short-term Solution: The short term solution would be to explore the feasibility of developing a trail from Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint south to an existing access road just north of Sea Lion Caves and back to Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore feasibility of developing a trail that would continue south from the short-term solution point to an existing beach access point. This option would require discussions with adjacent land owners.

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Short Term:Develop trail fromHeceta Head parkinglot south to USFS property. Connectwith existing loggingroad to reconnectto Hwy 101.

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UmpquaState Scenic Corridor

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6-1 Siuslaw River Connection: Located in Florence, the gap is created by the Siuslaw River.

6-2 Umpqua River Connection: Located at Gardiner, the gap is created by the Umpqua River.

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Siuslaw River Connection: The Siuslaw River creates a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route returns to Rhododendron Drive at Siuslaw North Jetty Park. It then follows Kingwood Dr to Hwy 101, where it crosses the Siuslaw River and returns to the beach at The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area South Jetty Access Rd.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on roads.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of developing a trail through Joaquin Miller State Park to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and the beach.

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Long term:Develop trailat Joaquin MillerState Park to USFS lands and toBeach.

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Umpqua River Connection: The Umpqua River creates a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route leaves the beach at the Three Mile Creek beach access. It heads east on Sparrow Park Rd to Hwy 101 and follows Hwy 101 south through Reedsport to Winchester Bay, where it returns to the beach.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on roads.

Long-term Solution: Two solutions are possible: the first would keep the trail on the beach to the north spit at Winchester Bay, where the potential for a ferry service based at the local marina could be explored. The second would explore the feasibility of using an old trail/road along the north shore of the Umpqua River into Gardiner, then have a rail-with-trail into Reedsport.

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Long Term Option #1:Explore a ferryservice with local marina

Short term:Improve ability to walk on Hwy 101

Long Term Optin #2:Explore old roadfor trail and a Rail with Trailfrom Gardiner toReedsport

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Bullards BeachState Park

Shore Acres

Sunset BayState Park

BandonState Natural Area

Seven DevilsState Recreation Site

Yoakam PointState Natural Site

Conde B. McCulloughState Recreation Site

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7-1 Coos Bay Connection: Located north of North Bend, the gap is created by the Coos River. 7-2 Charleston Connection: Located in Charleston, the gap is created by the Coos River and Coos Head.

7-3 Cape Arago Connection: Located south of Charleston, the gap is cre- ated by a rocky shore and steep headlands.

7-4 Coquille River Connection: Located north of Bandon, the gap is cre- ated by the Coquille River.

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Coos Bay Connection: The Coos River creates a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route leaves the beach at the Horsfall Beach access and follows the road back to Hwy 101, through North Bend, Coos Bay and Charleston.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on the road.

Long-term Solution: There are three options to explore: the first is to extend the trail south to the North Spit area, where BLM has a trail system. The trail could then connect to the river side of the spit, near Empire. There, if a ferry service existed, it could go from Empire to the existing boat launch on the spit. The second would have the trail go to the end of the spit near Charleston and explore a ferry from there to the Charleston marina, and the third would be to follow the Sawmill Trail alignment through North Bend and Coos Bay. This trail alignment is not yet established.

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Long Term Option #2:Route trail down beach and BLM trailsto existing Boat launch and develop ferry toEmpire boat launch orChaleston Marina.

Long Term Option #1:Follow proposedSawmill Trailthru North Bend.

Short term:Improve ability to walk on roads

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Charleston Connection: The Coos River and South Spit create a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route follows Cape Arago Hwy into Charleston and follows secondary roads over Coos Head to Bassendorf. A through hiker follows Seven Devil’s Road.

Short-term Solution: Enhance ability to walk on Cape Arago Hwy. About half of the route currently has a bike path.

Long-term Solution: BLM and the Coos Confederated Tribes have plans to develop trails over Coos Head. Explore the feasibility of a ferry service to the Charleston Marina from the BLM trail system on the North Spit. Explore the feasibility of a trail from Yoakam Point to Sunset Bay State Park.

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Short term:Improve ability to walk on road. About halfof this section has abike path.

Long Term Option #1:Use Beach and existing BLM Trailsand Explore ferryservice from Charleston Marinaor Empire Dock.

Long Term Option #3:Develop trail toSunset Bay StatePark Campgroundfrom Yoakam Point

Route currently terminates atCape Arago State Park.

Long Term Option #2:Explore trailover Coos Headon BLM and TribalLands

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Cape Arago Connection: Bluffs around Cape Arago create a barrier. The current route requires through hikers to hike Seven Devil’s Road to Seven Devil’s State Recreation Site.

Short-term: Enhance the ability to walk on Seven Devil’s Road.

Long-term: Explore the feasibility of using existing forest roads on private lands to connect with Seven Devil’s State Recreation Site, or the beach north of it.

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Coquille River Connection: The Coquille River creates a barrier that cannot be forded. The current route returns to Hwy 101 at Bullards Beach State Park. It then follows Riverside Dr. to Bandon and returns to the beach.

Short-term Solutions: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101, the bridge over Coquille River and on city streets.

Long-term Solutions: Explore the feasibility of a ferry from the Bandon Lighthouse to the Bandon Harbor.

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Long term:Explore a ferryservice with Bandon Harbor

Short term:Improve ability towalk on road

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Cape BlancoState Park

Humbug MountainState Park

Floras LakeState Natural Area

BandonState Natural Area

Port Orford HeadsState Park

Bullards BeachState Park

TseriadunState Recreation Area

Port Orford Cedar ForestState Scenic Corridor

Paradise PointState Recreation Site

Face RockState Scenic Viewpoint

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8-1 Rocky Point Connection: Located south of Port Orford, the gap is created by rocky cliffs.

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Rocky Point Connection: Rocky cliffs create a barrier. The current route follows the beach and returns to Hwy 101 at Rocky Point and then enters Humbug Mountain State Park.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Highway 101.

Long-term Solution: Identify extent of tidal influence on access and determine feasibility of developing trail between beach and Hwy 101.

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Long-term:Identify extent oftidal influence onaccess anddevelop trailbetween Hwy 101and beach

Short-term:Improve ability towalk on Hwy 101

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Humbug MountainState Park

Cape SebastianState Scenic Corridor

Sisters Rock

Buena VistaOcean Wayside

Pistol RiverState Scenic Viewpoint

Otter PointState Recreation Site

Geisel MonumentState Heritage Site

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9-1 Humbug Mountain Connection: Located south of Port Orford, the gap is created by Humbug Mountain.

9-2 Sisters Rock Connection: Located south of Port Orford, the gap is created by rocky cliffs.

9-3 Nesika Connection: Located north of Gold Beach, the gap is created by rocky cliffs.

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Humbug Mountain Connection: Humbug Mountain creates a barrier. The current trail follows the old Hwy 101 route into Humbug Mountain State Park and returns to Hwy 101 at the south end of the park.

Short-term Solution: Explore feasibility of developing a trail in ODOT right-of-way to where old Hwy 101 route heads east and then to Highland Drive south to Arizona Beach State Recreation Site, where the old Hwy 101 right-of-way goes through park.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of developing a trail that would head south off of the existing Humbug Mountain trail across private lands to Hwy 101. At this point, explore the feasibility of developing a trail on the west side of Hwy 101 along the rocky cliffs to Arizona Beach State Recreation Site, where the old Hwy 101 right-of-way goes through the park.

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Long Term Option #1:Identify extent oftidal influence onaccess anddevelop trailbetween Hwy 101and beach

Short-term:Improve Pedestrianfacilities

Long Term Option #2:Explore feasibility ofplacing trail on OldCoast Hwy ROW

Long Term Option #3:Develop trailon Hwy 101 ROW

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Sisters Rock Connection: Rocky cliffs create a barrier. The current trail follows Hwy 101 until it meets Euchre Creek, where it returns to the beach.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101. Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of developing a trail to the west of Hwy 101 from Arizona Beach to Sister Rock State Natural Area and use Old Hwy 101 right-of-way and Hwy 101 right-of-way for trail development.

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Long Term Option #1:Identify feasibility oftrail on upland. Mayrequire landownereasement.

Short-term:Improve ability towalk on road

Long Term Option #2:Explore feasibility ofplacing trail on OldCoast Hwy ROW

Long Term Option #3:Develop trailon Hwy 101 ROW

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Nesika Connection: Rocky cliffs create a barrier. The current route leaves Nesika Beach and follows Nesika Beach Rd to Hwy 101 and then follows the old coast rd to Otter Point State Recreation Site.

Short-term Solution: Improve the ability to walk on Nesika Rd.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of an upland trail from the end of Nesika Beach to Geisel Monument State Heritage Site over public and private lands.

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Cape SebastianState Scenic Corridor

Harris BeachState Park

Alfred A. LoebState Park

Alfred A. LoebState Park

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Buena VistaOcean Wayside

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10-1 Crook Point Connection: Located south of Gold Beach, the gap is formed by a rocky point.

10-2 Shy Creek Connection: Located north of Brookings, the gap is created by rocky shores and cliffs.

10-3 Chetco River Connection: Located in Brookings, the gap is cre-ated by the Chetco River.

10-4 Winchuck River Connection: Located south of Brookings, the gap is created by rocky cliffs.

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Crook Point Connection: Crook Point creates a barrier. The current route heads east at Crook Point and returns to Hwy 101 until Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor.

Short-term Solution: There is no short-term solution.

Long-term Solution: Explore feasibility of developing a trail in ODOT right-of-way.

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Shy Creek Connection: Rocky cliffs create a barrier. The current route returns to a trail built in the Hwy 101 right-of-way at the southern end of Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: At the north end of the gap, explore the feasibility of using existing private trail. In the middle of the gap, explore the feasibility of a beach trail, allowing for high tide implications. At the end of the gap, explore the feasibility of using an existing private beach access and streets to access Harris Beach State Park at the northern boundary at Pacific Heights Rd.

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Long-term:Explore tidal influence withoutcropping of rocks. Useexisting trail to connect tosurface street and Harris BeachState Park. Landowner approvalneeded.

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Chetco River Connection: Rocky cliffs force the trail back to Hwy 101 at the southern boundary of Harris Beach State Park. The current route follows a bike path to Hwy 101, and continues on sidewalk to Lower Harbor Rd.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101 and on Lower Harbor Rd.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of placing the route onto surface streets in Brookings, first turning south on Pacific St (near Fred Meyer) and then turning east on Railroad Ave. The trail would then turn north on Oak St. and return to Hwy 101.

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Winchuck River Connection: Rocky cliffs south of the harbor at the Chetco River create a barrier. The current route follows Oceanview Drive South to Hwy 101 and then returns to the beach at the Winchuck River.

Short-term Solution: Enhance the ability to walk on Hwy 101.

Long-term Solution: Explore the feasibility of a beach trail due to the tidal influence and a upland trail at pinch points on private lands.

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Oregon Coast Trail at Rocky Point, south of Port Orford

Oregon Coast Trail, Amanda’s Trail section, Cape Perpetua

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Trail Services Section 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301

Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-551-6949