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Pistol River Middle Access Trail

The Pistol River Middle Access Trail at Pistol River State Park in Gold Beach, Oregon is an easy 0.2-mile out-and-back trail that leads to a beautiful coastline.

This short trail leads visitors out to the middle section of Pistol River State Park's rugged coastline. To the north, hikers can find massive rocks standing dozens of feet in the air, which tower over the beach. This unique coastline is what attracts visitors to Pistol River State Park and the views are well worth a short stop.

Seastacks: One of the attractions on this trail are the seastacks, which are tall rock formations, left standing by wave erosion.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
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Know Before You Go

  • Pistol River Middle Access Trail is an easy, short 0.2-mile trail in Gold Beach, Oregon, leading to the rugged coastline of Pistol River State Park.
  • The trail offers views of impressive seastacks, tall rock formations sculpted by wave erosion along the coast.
  • Leashed dogs are permitted on the trail, but hikers must pack out their pet's waste.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
28'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 14, 2019
Updated
August 23, 2019

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Total Change
26'
Ascent
28'
Descent
28'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.298038, -124.408717
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.297808, -124.408722

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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