Field guideTrails
Gwynn Creek Trail #1371
Cape Perpetua, Oregon Coast–Gwynn Creek trail junction
CAPE PERPETUA, OREGON COAST–GWYNN CREEK TRAIL JUNCTION
Up along the creek through alder and spruce; the classic loop pairs it with Cook’s Ridge.
Know before you go
- Distance
- 6 mi loop with Cook’s Ridge
- Walking time
- 3–4 hr
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Parking
- Cape Perpetua trailheads; both lots are small.
- Facilities
- Flush toilets at the visitor center.
- Accessibility
- Creek-side climbing on roots; crossings run high in winter.
- Activity
- Trails
- Trailhead
- Cape Perpetua, Oregon Coast–Gwynn Creek trail junction
- Coordinates
- 44.2708° N, 124.1066° W
