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The West Coast Scenic Route Information
Roadpath Description:
Roadpath Type:
US highway 101
Roadpath Total Length:
1750 miles, 2816 km
Roadpath Length in Oregon:
363 miles, km
Roadpath Year Built:
1926
Roadpath Use:
travel, tourism, recreation
Roadpath Waymark:
US highway signs
Roadpath Terminus Point (North):
Location:
Columbia River on the
Astoria Megler Bridge
Coordinates:
46.23508256, -123.8720503
Elevation:
200 feet
Roadpath Terminus Point (South):
Location:
California state line
Coordinates:
41.99840712241544, -124.20826061803527
Elevation:
52 feet
Roadpath Highest Elevation:
feet,
Roadpath Lowest Elevation:
feet,
Roadpath History:
Geographical Region:
Pacific Coast
(m0-maps-westcoast-map) West Coast Scenic Route Map
Public Owned Beaches
Probably the nicest feature about the coast of Oregon is that the state law ensures all of the beach front is open to the public, none of it is privately owned. This means that the public has a right to access the beach.
The Oregon Pacific Coast Scenic Byway
The 363 mile long coast route is replete with boat harbors, coastal fishing villages, craggy headlands, crashing waves, majestic bridges, sandy beaches, scenic vistas, superb sunsets, rocky tide pools, tidal pools, all of which invite exploring.
Stops along the Oregon Coast are bountiful and driving the route slowly and stopping often is virtually mandatory.
Oregon Coast Trail
The majesty of the Oregon coastline unfolds around every bend along a 382 mile Coast Trail. Hikers cross sandy beaches, meander through forest-shaded corridors and traverse majestic headlands.
The walking length of the trail varies depending on choice of passage across or around estuaries and rivers along the route. If a ferry is not arranged or available, an alternate route around the estuary must be taken; if traveling on foot, this means road walking.
The length of the trail is about 425 miles if no ferries are used, (though the official coastal guide sets the length at 382 miles.) If no ferries are used, about 169 miles is on the beach, 174 miles is on paved road, and 85 miles is on trail and dirt roads.
The Oregon Photo Gallery
So as to make this gallery easier to view, I have divided it into three areas: North Coast, Central Coast and South Coast which galleries can be accessed in the next section: Oregon Coast Roadpath Index.
North Coast: The North Coast begins on the Astoria Megler Bridge at the Washington state line border road sign which is near to the mouth of the Columbia river and Astoria, Oregon. The North Coast ends on the Devils Lake Bridge over D River, in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Middle Coast: The Middle Coast begins on the Devils Lake Bridge over D river and continue south from there. The Middle Coast ends in the middle of the McCullough Memorial Bridge which is over the Coos river just before entering North Bend, Oregon.
South Coast: The South Coast begins in the middle of McCullough Memorial Bridge over the Coos river and continues south where it ends at the California state line.
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