This trail, which commemorates the forced removal of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Alsea peoples to the Yachats area in the 19th century, starts from beach at Agate Point and visits art including the Amanda statue on the way to the Cape Perpetua Stone Shelter and multiple viewpoints high above the Pacific Ocean. Aside from a short loop at the top, this hike is an out-and-back.

Activity Notes

This is the first of three #OptOutside hikes I'm leading for Mazamas over Thanksgiving weekend 2023. Tag your photos #OptOutside and munch on your Thanksgiving leftovers while, instead of spending Black Friday in stores, we travel to a fee-free trailhead on the Oregon coast just south of the Yachats River. From there we will hike Amanda's Trail, which commemorates the 19th century forced removal of Alsea, Coos, and Lower Umpqua peoples to the Yachats vicinity. After reflecting on this atrocity, we will ascend to multiple viewpoints of the Pacific Ocean at Cape Perpetua. After a short loop at our high point, we will return the same way we came. Our expected stats are 7.5 miles and 1,325' of ascent. 
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 145 miles
Driving Time from Portland 3 hours
Distance - Round Trip 7 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Spectacular Views
Relevant Books https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Amanda_Trail_Hike
Relevant Maps https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/File:AmandasTrailMap.png
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