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Lincoln County

Cape Perpetua Viewpoint – West Shelter Observation Point loop from Cape Perpetua Special Interest Area

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Lincoln County

Cape Perpetua Viewpoint – West Shelter Observation Point loop from Cape Perpetua Special Interest Area

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Cape Perpetua Viewpoint – West Shelter Observation Point loop from Cape Perpetua Special Interest Area

01:41

5.32km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Siuslaw National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.51 km

St. Perpetua Trail viewpoint

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On a clear day, observers standing at the crest of Cape Perpetua can see as far as 37 miles (60 km) out to sea.

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1.51 km

Cape Perpetua Viewpoint

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On a clear day, observers standing at the crest of Cape Perpetua can see as far as 37 miles (60 km) out to sea.

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2.04 km

West Shelter Observation Point

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This stone shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, and was used as a coastal watch station during WWII. These days, visitors can use this observation point to watch gray whales during their seasonal migration.

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5.32 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

1.56 km

374 m

245 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.56 km

341 m

157 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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