Oregon Coast Trail
28 days · 494.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Oregon Coast Trail is known for
654 km (407 mi) down the entire Oregon coast from the Columbia River's south jetty at Fort Stevens to the California border — roughly 40% beach walking, with headland trails and road connections between. Larger bay mouths (Nehalem, Tillamook, and others) are drawn as straight lines where hikers arrange boat shuttles or detour; typically a 28-day thru-hike.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 5,607 ft over 494.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 101.9 mi · 21%
- Downhill 114.5 mi · 23%
- Flat 277.9 mi · 56%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Oregon Coast Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Oregon Coast Trail scores 79/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Oregon Coast Trail?
The Oregon Coast Trail climbs roughly 42,064 ft total — about 85 ft per mile, topping out near 1,995 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.