With an extraordinary diversity of flora, fauna and geology, nature is on display in all its awe-inspiring glory at the North Coast.

Munson Creek Falls

Munson Creek Falls tumbles 319' over several tiers, making it the tallest waterfall in the Coast Range. A short trail winds along Munson Creek through an old-growth forest to a viewpoint of the waterfall. The ¼ mile trail is accessible for all ages and every level of hiking enthusiast.

Oswald West State Park

Nicknamed “Shorty’s” by locals, the beach is just a half mile walk through the woods. From the main parking lot, walk under Highway 101, and down the trail, following the contours of Short Sand Creek through the forest.



Our favorite:

Neah-Kah-Nie Mtn

This coastal peak offers incredible views of Nehalem Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The trail is a steep, shaded hike through a lush forest of trees, ferns, and moss before opening up to panoramic views at the top.


The Octopus Tree

Believed to be around 250 to 300 years old. The tree itself extends from a central base that is nearly 50 feet around, and instead of shooting straight up with a central trunk, the body of the tree splits into a number of smaller trunks. The bizarre arbor has long been an attraction. 

Leave no trace.

Cedar Wetlands Nature Preserve

When you get to the end of this previously unknown trail, you’ll find one of the biggest western red cedars in the region. It’s a very easy and beautiful hike, about a mile long. The Rockaway Beach Nature Conservancy Committee installed the very first decking in 2005, which has since been updated by the Rockaway Beach City by means of a grant from ORPD. This trail is wheelchair accessible by means of the trailhead at the corner of Washington St. and Hwy 101. The previous trailhead located at the end of Island St. is no longer accessible.

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