Neahkahnie Mountain to Manzanita
This stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail is a favorite for good reason. You’ll climb through Sitka spruce and open meadows to a panoramic bluff view over Manzanita—and descend to town with a view that stretches for miles. Look closely and you might spot gabions (wire-wrapped rock structures) that TKO crews installed to stabilize the trail after storm damage.
Amanda’s Trail (Yachats to Cape Perpetua)
This powerful coastal hike offers both beauty and reflection—beginning near tidepools and ocean churn, then climbing through lush forest to sweeping views from Cape Perpetua. Along the way, you’ll cross a dramatic suspension bridge and pass the Amanda Statue, a memorial honoring Indigenous resilience and history.TKO and partners have helped repair tread, restore erosion damage, and ensure safe access to this deeply meaningful place.
Cape Falcon
This short but rewarding coastal hike winds through towering Sitka spruce to a dramatic headland with sweeping views of Neahkahnie Mountain and the Pacific. Expect rugged, muddy tread most of the year—sturdy footwear is a must for navigating roots and rough sections. TKO crews have helped improve trail conditions here by building tread across eroded areas and clearing fallen trees to keep this section of the Oregon Coast Trail accessible.
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Kai Lewis
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Kai found TKO through a social media post and joined their first trail party just two days later. What began as a way to connect turned into something more.
“I keep coming back because of the friends I’ve made—and I just really love doing trail work!”
Based on the coast, Kai is proud to be helping maintain trails they’ve loved for years, like Gwynn Creek. “It makes me proud that my work will help others enjoy such a beautiful place. I think I love it even more now that I’m part of the trail.”
Trail work has brought Kai purpose, connection, and strength. “I’ve learned that small things really add up. And as a queer person, I haven’t always felt welcome in outdoor spaces. But with TKO, I feel accepted. It’s just a great group of folks who love the outdoors as much as me.”