MY BUCKET LIST
I haven’t visited this location yet. It’s on my bucket list, and I wanted to share a little information in case you get a chance to explore it before I do.
Giant Spruce Trail follows Cape Creek through the forest at Cape Perpetua to a large, old Sitka spruce. It’s a short out-and-back walk near Yachats, with ferns, big trees, and a creek along the way.
Sitka spruce at Cape Perpetua. Photo: Peter Pearsall/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Photo source · CC BY 2.0. Thumbnails may be cropped to fit.
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This is an older photo and may not reflect current conditions. I recommend looking through recent AllTrails photos before your visit.
Why it’s on my list
I discovered Giant Spruce Trail while researching a trip to the Oregon Coast, but I didn’t get a chance to hike it. It looks like a beautiful walk through lush forest, with a massive tree waiting at the end.
I love chasing waterfalls, but I also really enjoy walking through green forests and seeing giant trees. Oregon’s coastal forests can be incredibly lush, and this looks like the kind of trail I’d love to spend some time on. I’m hoping to make it out here on another coastal trip.
At a glance
- Location: Cape Perpetua, near Yachats
- Difficulty: Easy
- Hike Length: Approx. 2 miles
- Elevation Gain: Approx. 220 ft.
- Hike Type: Out and back
Getting there: Start near the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, just off Highway 101 south of Yachats. Check the Forest Service’s current access and parking information before heading out.
Details checked October 26, 2026. Sources: AllTrails and Forest Service. Conditions and access can change.