Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Discover the beauty, history, and management efforts of the Forest Service at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. An invitation to visit the Siuslaw National Forest on the Oregon Coast.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Recorded June 12, 2019
Cape Perpetua is a large forested headland projecting into the Pacific Ocean on the central Oregon Coast. It is part of the Siuslaw National Forest. It is a typical Pacific Northwest headland, forming a high steep bluff above the ocean. At its highest point, Cape Perpetua rises to over 800 feet above the sea. Along the Cape Perpetua coastline, there are several unique features. The Spouting Horn at Cook's Chasm and Thor's Well on the plateau nearby are both salt water fountains driven by the power of the ocean tide. The Devil's Churn is a long crack in the coastal rock that fills with each ocean wave, occasionally exploding as incoming and outgoing waves collide.
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Cape Perpetua, forested headland in the United States
Cape Perpetua is a large forested headland on the central Oregon Coast which projects into the Pacific Ocean. The land is managed by the United States Forest Service as part of the Siuslaw National Forest. More info visit :
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Cape Perpetua Scenic Area - is a large forested headland on the central Oregon Coast
Cape Perpetua is a large forested headland on the central Oregon Coast which projects into the Pacific Ocean. The land is managed by the United States Forest Service as part of the Siuslaw National Forest. More info Please visit:
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Thor’s Well, Cape Perpetua. Lincoln County, Oregon.
Footage taken 11/25/17.
Cape Perpetua is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Yachats, Oregon, along U.S. Route 101. It is a typical Pacific Northwest headland, forming a high steep bluff above the ocean. At its highest point, Cape Perpetua rises to over 800 feet (240 m) above sea level. From its crest, an observer can see 70 miles (110 km) of Oregon coastline and as far as 37 miles (60 km) out to sea on a clear day.[1]
The Forest Service created the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and built the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center in the 1960s to highlight the unique beauty of the central Oregon Coast. The scenic area includes 2,700 acres (11 km2) of old growth spruce, Douglas-fir, and western hemlock.[1]
Camping, picnicking, hiking, sightseeing, whale watching, and a visitor center with daily programs are all available within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. There are twenty-six miles of interconnected hiking trails in old growth forests which lead to Pacific Ocean tidal pools.[1][9] One of the trails leads to a 600-year-old Giant Sitka Spruce known as the Silent Sentinel of the Siuslaw. This tree stands more than 185 feet (56 m) high, and has a 40-foot (12 m) circumference at its base.[10] On September 15, 2007, this ancient spruce was designated an Oregon Heritage Tree by the State of Oregon to recognize its exceptional age and size and ensure its protection.[1]
Along the Cape Perpetua coastline, there are several unique features as well. The Devil's Churn is a long crack in the coastal rock that fills with each ocean wave, occasionally exploding as incoming and outgoing waves collide. The Spouting Horn at Cook's Chasm and Thor's Well on the plateau nearby are both salt water fountains driven by the power of the ocean tide. Thor's Well is at 44.278421°N 124.113499°W. Spouting Horn is at 44.277497°N 124.112994°W. Both Thor's Well and Spouting Horn are best seen approximately an hour before high tide to an hour after high tide. How spectacular the sights are is a function of the height of the high tide and the direction and size of the swells. The wind can also be a factor. Devil's Churn, Spouting Horn and Thor's Well are popular with visitors; however, all three can be dangerous especially at high tide and during winter storms.[1]
The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center is located two miles (3 km) south of Yachats. The visitor center has views of the ocean and coast from its deck. It is also used to watch migrating gray whales. The visitor center has natural history and cultural exhibits, an interactive children's science area, a theater with nature films, and a bookstore. An SCR-270B radar was installed on the site in 1943 in response to the bombing of Mt. Emily, Brookings, Oregon.[1]
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^ Jump up to: a b National Park Service (2008-04-15). National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
^ Jump up to: a b Sullivan, William L., Hiking Oregon's History, Navillus Press, Eugene, Oregon, 2000.
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^ Jump up to: a b c Yachats History, City of Yachats, Lincoln County, Oregon, January 12, 2008.
Jump up ^ Facility Details - CAPE PERPETUA, OR. Recreation.gov. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
Jump up ^ The CCC Camp at Cape Perpetua, Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce, Yachats, Oregon, 2008.
Jump up ^ Lewis, B. (February 2009). World War II Mystery Solved. Oregon Coast Magazine. Northwest Magazines.
Jump up ^ Travel Oregon, Oregon Tourism Commission, Salem, Oregon, 2008.
Jump up ^ Eberly, Laura, Silent Sentinel of the Siuslaw named Oregon Heritage Tree[permanent dead link], Newport News-Times, July 21, 2006.
Cape Perpetua, forested headland in the United States.
Cape Perpetua is a large forested headland on the central Oregon Coast which projects into the Pacific Ocean. The land is managed by the United States Forest Service as part of the Siuslaw National Forest. More info visit :
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cape perpetua scenic area yachats
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Cape Perpetua
The Forest Service created the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and built the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center in the 1960s to highlight the unique beauty of the central Oregon coast. The scenic area includes 2,700 acres (11 km2) of old growth spruce, Douglas-fir and western hemlock.
Camping, picnicking, hiking, sightseeing, whale watching, and a visitor center with daily programs are all available within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. There are twenty-six miles of interconnected hiking trails in old growth forests which lead to Pacific Ocean tidal pools. One of the trails leads to a 600 year old Giant Sitka Spruce known as the Silent Sentinel of the Siuslaw. This tree stands more than 185 feet (56 m) high, and has a 40-foot (12 m) circumference at its base.[9] On September 15, 2007, this ancient spruce was designated a Heritage Tree by the State of Oregon to recognize its exceptional age and size and ensure its protection.
Devil's Churn near Cape Perpetua
Along the Cape Perpetua coastline there are several unique features as well. The Devil's Churn is a long crack in the coastal rock that fills with each ocean wave, occasionally exploding as incoming and outgoing waves collide. The Spouting Horn (also known as Thor's Well) is a salt water fountain driven by the power of the ocean tide. The Devil's Churn and the Spouting Horn are popular with visitors; however, both can be dangerous especially at high tide and during winter storms.
Thor's Well
The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center is located two miles (3 km) south of Yachats. The visitor center offers spectacular views of the ocean and coast from its deck. It is also a popular place to watch migrating gray whales. The visitor center has comprehensive natural history and cultural exhibits, an interactive children's science area, a theater with nature films, and a bookstore. At the shelter there was never a gun installation. An SCR270B radar was installed on the site in 1943 in response to the bombing of Mt. Emily Brookings Oregon.
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Located 3 miles south of Yachats, this volcanic remnant – one of the highest points on the Oregon coast
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Tide Pool Fun at Cape Perpetua State Park - Yachats, Oregon
Grandma and Hop join us on the Oregon coast! We explore the Cape Perpetua State Park. This beautiful park is located 2 miles south of Yachtats, Oregon on US Route 101. There are many activities for families here; we started at the visitor center where the kids explored the exhibits and earned their ranger badges. Then we took the trail to the tide pools and saw tree frog tadpoles, snails, crabs, starfish and more!
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he Forest Service created the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and built the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center in the 1960s to highlight the unique beauty of the central Oregon Coast. The scenic area includes 2,700 acres (11 km2) of old growth spruce, Douglas-fir, and western hemlock.[1]
Camping, picnicking, hiking, sightseeing, whale watching, and a visitor center with daily programs are all available within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. There are twenty-six miles of interconnected hiking trails in old growth forests which lead to Pacific Ocean tidal pools.[1][9] One of the trails leads to a 600-year-old Giant Sitka Spruce known as the Silent Sentinel of the Siuslaw. This tree stands more than 185 feet (56 m) high, and has a 40-foot (12 m) circumference at its base.[10] On September 15, 2007, this ancient spruce was designated an Oregon Heritage Tree by the State of Oregon to recognize its exceptional age and size and ensure its protection.[1]
Along the Cape Perpetua coastline, there are several unique features as well. The Devil's Churn is a long crack in the coastal rock that fills with each ocean wave, occasionally exploding as incoming and outgoing waves collide. The Spouting Horn at Cook's Chasm and Thor's Well on the plateau nearby are both salt water fountains driven by the power of the ocean tide. Thor's Well is at 44.278421°N 124.113499°W. Spouting Horn is at 44.277497°N 124.112994°W. Both Thor's Well and Spouting Horn are best seen approximately an hour before high tide to an hour after high tide. How spectacular the sights are is a function of the height of the high tide and the direction and size of the swells. The wind can also be a factor. Devil's Churn, Spouting Horn and Thor's Well are popular with visitors; however, all three can be dangerous especially at high tide and during winter storms.[1]
01. CAPE PERPETUA
My first, ever video project of a spontaneous one-night camping trip to Cape Perpetua in Yachats, Oregon.
We visited Devil's Churn, Thor's Well, and Neptune North Beach. Unfortunately I didn't capture EVERYTHING since my SD card was limited of space at the time... but enjoy!
P.S. I am using Windows Movie Maker... oh well, it works
Visit Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, The Central Oregon Coast in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States
Visit Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, The Central Oregon Coast in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States.
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Devil's Churn
Devils Churn is a narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, south of Yachats. It is located in the Siuslaw National Forest and is accessible via the Restless Waters trail from the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area visitor's center or the U.S. Route 101 overlook.
Thor's Well | Cape Perpetua | Oregon Coast
Located 3 miles south of Yachats on Highway 101, one of our favorite spots on the Oregon Coast is Cape Perpetua. It has a rugged coast line with many natural attractions. Some highlights include Devil's Churn, Spouting Horn, and Thor's Well. If parking along 101 (for free), the walk to Spouting Horn, and Thor's Well is less than one mile (1.5km) round trip. For Devil’s Churn, parking is a few miles North from Thor’s Well for a fee or free with the “America the Beautiful” Annual Pass.
No bathroom near Thor’s Well parking. Bathroom available at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center a mile North or at Devil’s Churn.
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Training Video: Cape Perpetua Marine Regulations
This training video is a resource provided by the Audubon Society of Portland to members of the public who want to learn about and help implement Oregon’s marine reserves and marine protected areas. It features a 2014 presentation by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State Police, and emphasizes marine habitat near Yachats, Ore. More information: oregonocean.info/marinereserves
Checking out the Devils Churn on the Oregon Coast
In this video, I show you the Devils Churn and some of the surrounding scenery found on the path down.
A quick roadside excursion off of the 101 highway along the Oregon Coast. A neat little spot called Devils Churn where the waves are channeled up into a narrow canyon.
Cost is 5 bucks to enter the small park or free with a national parks pass.
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Devils Churn is a narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, south of Yachats. It is located in the Siuslaw National Forest and is accessible via the Restless Waters trail[1] from the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area visitor's center or the U.S. Route 101 overlook. Access to the trail requires a United States Forest Service pass.
The inlet developed over many thousands of years as wave action carved into the basalt shoreline, first forming a deep sea cave whose roof eventually collapsed. As the tide comes in it can throw spray several hundred feet into the air when the waves reach the end of the churn. Visitors are urged to be cautious when visiting the churn as it can be dangerous
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Devils Churn is a narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, south of Yachats. It is located in the Siuslaw National Forest and is accessible via the Restless Waters trail from the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area visitor's center or the U.S. Route 101 overlook. Access to the trail requires a United States Forest Service pass.
The inlet developed over many thousands of years as wave action carved into the basalt shoreline, first forming a deep sea cave whose roof eventually collapsed. As the tide comes in it can throw spray several hundred feet into the air when the waves reach the end of the churn. Visitors are urged to be cautious when visiting the churn as it can be dangerous.
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