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Vantage Point Trail

The Vantage Point Trail at Harris Beach State Park in Brookings, Oregon is a difficult 0.1-mile loop trail that features stunning views of the ocean and coastline.

This is an extremely short hike, but well worth hiking if you're visiting Harris Beach State Park. Due to the fact that this hike is very popular and the most difficult and dangerous hike at the park, it's definitely not for everyone. If you love amazing views and taking photos, this short hike makes for a nice stop.

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

  • Vantage Point Trail is a short (0.1-mile) but challenging loop at Harris Beach State Park in Brookings, Oregon.
  • The trail offers stunning ocean and coastline views but is popular, difficult, and potentially dangerous, making it unsuitable for all visitors.
  • Dogs are permitted on leashes, with hikers responsible for removing their pet's waste.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Hard
Type
Loop
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
50'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 10, 2019
Updated
August 13, 2019

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High 58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
Low 44°F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High 59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low 44°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 57°F
Light Rain Likely
Tuesday Night
Low 48°F
Light Rain
Wednesday
High 58°F
Light Rain Likely
Wednesday Night
Low 47°F
Chance Light Rain
Thursday
High 59°F
Chance Light Rain
Thursday Night
Low 47°F
Chance Light Rain
Friday
High 60°F
Chance Light Rain
Friday Night
Low 48°F
Chance Light Rain
Saturday
High 60°F
Light Rain Likely
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Total Change
50'
Ascent
50'
Descent
50'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.068202, -124.314783
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.068247, -124.314891

Safety information

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

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)
Rockfalls, Ledges, or Scrambles

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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