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Octopus Trail

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 2.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. OR
  3. …Oregon Coast
  4. …Cape Meares
  5. Cape Meares State Park
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“A short .2 mile trail that takes you to a uniquely shaped tree and a scenic overview. ”

Donovan Fitzgerald
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0.2

Miles

0.3

KM

Point to Point

389' 119 m

High

353' 108 m

Low

49' 15 m

Up

22' 7 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This short .2 mile trail that takes you from the Cape Meares lighthouse parking lot to a uniquely shaped tree (octopus tree). After circling the tree, be sure to take in the scenic overview that affords you an incredible view of the arches to the south.

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Land Manager: Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge

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Donovan Fitzgerald
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Trail Ratings

  2.5 from 2 votes

#5

in Cape Meares State Park

#45674

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  2.5 from 2 votes
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#5

in Cape Meares State Park

#1,361

in Oregon

#45,674

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The uniquely shaped Octopus Tree
Aug 31, 2017 near Bay City, OR

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Dec 13, 2018
Maddison Tailor
Jul 21, 2018
Crissy C
0.4mi
Aug 30, 2017
Donovan Fitzgerald
A short hike to an odd tree with spectacular views at the end 0.4mi

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