Hiking In Oregon - Central Oregon Coast

There are a lot of great hikes in Oregon...especially on the Oregon Coast. An intriguing one is Trail 804 in Yachats, Oregon starting at the Smelt Sands Recreation Site.

It is short, three quarters of a mile, paralleling the ocean. However, it is a unforgettable jaunt which is rich in vegetation and lava outcropping.

When going from south to north, you eventually come to a beach. You can walk all the way from Yachats to Waldport which is a seven mile hike.

Hiking In Oregon

Hiking In Oregon

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Oregon Hikes

Beach From Yachats to Waldport

 

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Gerdemann Botanical Preserve

There is a little known botanical garden in Yachats, Oregon that is just a jewel...The "Gerdemann Botanical Preserve".  It is a rain forest on three and a half acres and well worth your visit.

It is on private property but open for the public to enjoy.  And, as far as I can tell it is not a place that is real publicized or, even known about.


It is behind some art galleries on 101 in Yachats. And, I am betting they frown on folks parking on their lot who have no intention of visiting their galleries.

So, park somewhere else and walk into it from in back of the galleries.

First thing that caught our eyes were large leaf species rhododendrons.  And, yes, we missed the blooms by probably two weeks. However, the leaves themselves are impressive...like up to two feet long. There were very few other flowers in bloom at this time but it is a neat and unusual place and a great walk.

Gerdemann Botanical Preserve

Gerdemann Botanical Preserve

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Botanical Gardens In Oregon

Botanical Gardens In Oregon

Botanical Gardens In Oregon

Botanical Gardens In Oregon

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What To Do In Yachats Oregon

There is a superb walk...Trail 804 in Yachats, Oregon (Central Oregon Coast) which parallels the ocean. It is about three quarters of a mile long.

Without a doubt it is, with extreme prejudice, one of the coolest walks you will ever take. The walk begins at Smelt Sands State Park and goes north until you run into a sandy beach area. There, you can mosey down to that beach and walk for miles more if you want.

The 804 walk consists of lava outcrops, basalt, tide pools and, beautiful vegetation...lots of wild flowers and plants...all on a well maintained trail. There is no way my camera could capture the beauty of this area.

The first photo here is a memorial, and off to the right in the second photo, to two young men who lost their lives here in a tragic accident. As my wife were walking we saw folks who were on the rocks, close to the ocean, with their backs turned to it...sneaker waves are common and deadly no matter what kind of a swimmer you are.

Enough of the lecture! Anyway, if you are even close to Yachats (pronounced Ya Hots) it is a must place to visit and walk...bring a camera, too!

Trail 804 Yachats

Trail 804 Yachats

Trail 804 Yachats

Trail 804 Yachats

Trail 804 Yachats

Trail 804 Yachats

Trail 804 Yachats

Trail 804 Yachats

Trail 804 Yachats

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Yachats Oregon

If you ever visit the town of Yachats on the Oregon Coast a must place to visit is the "Little Log Church By The Sea". 

It looks small from the outside but that is a little deceiving...once you get inside there is more room than you think. Besides the main part of the church there is a museum which features historic information about the area. 

There are no longer any religious services held there. Although, they have musical and other functions from time to time. 

There is more to Yachats than just the "Little Log Church". There are some very nice gift stores nearby. And, some good eating places.

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 The second photo is the interior of the chapel. Pews go in two directions.

Yachats Oregon

 The next two photos are of the grounds which are very nice.

Yachats Oregon

Yachats Oregon

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