Cape Falcon Trail – Short Sand Beach loop from Oswald West State Park

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Oregon

Tillamook County

Cape Falcon Trail – Short Sand Beach loop from Oswald West State Park

Moderate

2.6

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Cape Falcon Trail – Short Sand Beach loop from Oswald West State Park

04:13

14.5km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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3.25 km

Coastline View

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At the very end of Cape Falcon Trail, you will find this viewpoint from where you have a great overlook over the southern coastline.

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3.44 km

Cape Falcon Trail

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The starting point of Cape Falcon Trail is at the parking lot for Short Sand Beach. The first part of the trail leads through forest until you reach the beach. …

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6.15 km

Short Sand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Short Sand Beach is part of Oswald West State Park and nowadays a very popular surfing destination in Oregon. It can be accessed from Oregon Coast Highway, where you will …

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6.62 km

Necarney Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

To get to the beach from the parking lot, you need to hike one of the trails through the forest. That also counts for surfers! Necarney Creek Trail is one …

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14.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

2.87 km

125 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

2.87 km

992 m