Activities

Length: 2.25 mile (one way)

Difficulty: Moderate

Surface: Dirt, paved

One of the most popular trails for scenic vistas and sheer beauty. If you only have time for one scenic trail, don’t miss this.

Information courtesy of Coos Trails.

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From US 101 in Coos Bay or North Bend , follow signs to Charleston and Ocean …

Located at the end of Cape Arago Highway, you’ll find Cape Arago Beach. Tucked away below the cliffs, a short walk along the steep trails will take you to a secluded cove where tide pooling and fossils can be found. Visitors can also enjoy whale watching, fishing, and scuba diving. …

Length: 3 miles (loop)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, gravel

Information courtesy of Coos Trails.

Access:  

From Coos Bay or North Bend, follow signs to Charleston, Shore Acres State Park and Ocean Beaches. From Charleston, head west on Cape Arago Highway and in 0.1 miles turn left (south) on Seven Devils Road following signs to South Slough Sanctuary …

Golden Falls

Located a half hour from Coos Bay at the end of Coos River Highway, Golden and Silver Falls is 24 miles off Highway 101. A small parking and picnic area is located along the banks of Glenn and Silver Creeks, set in an old-growth forest of Douglas fir, …

Part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Shell Island and the surrounding reefs provide breeding and rest areas for sea birds and Marine mammals.

Shell Island is the largest marine haul out on the Oregon Coast. Gray Whales, Northern Elephant Seals, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Stellar Sea Lions, Black Oystercatchers, …

The jewel of the South Coast, Shore Acres State Park is perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean. Shore Acres is an unexpected combination of beautiful natural and man-made features. Once the famed estates of Louis Simpson, Shore Acres features lushly planted gardens with plans and flowers from …

The South Slough Reserve contains upland forests, freshwater wetlands and ponds, salt marshes, mud flats, eelgrass meadows and open water habitats. Major activities at the reserve include K-12 and adult education ecological research and monitoring and wet

Sunset Bay State Park features beautiful sandy beaches protected by towering sea cliffs. A favorite among locals and tourists, Sunset Bay State Park is protected by towering sea cliffs and features beautiful sandy beaches, amazing tide pools, picnic facilities, restrooms, and campgrounds. Beach goers will find easy access for beach …

Length: .75 mile loop

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, gravel

Information courtesy of Coos Trails.

Access:

From Charleston, head west on Cape Arago Highway and in 0.1 miles turn south on Seven Devils Road.  Drive 4.5 miles following signs to South Slough Interpretive Center and continue about 1 mile turning left on Hinch Road, the second access …