Distance: Up to 12 miles, but the ocean is within a few hundred yards of all parking areas.
Elevation: 0 - 100 feet
Vegetation: Mix of pine and deciduous forest
Last visit: January 2019
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| A natural rock bridge along the Samuel H Boardman Scenic Corridor |
The Samuel H Boardman Scenic Corridor is a narrow strip of land between US 101 and the ocean just north of the Oregon/California border. Technically you can hike or run as far as 12 miles one-way through the corridor, but most will opt for much shorter trips. Sadly, the trail between several sections travels directly along the highway, where fast moving traffic spoils the magic on what would otherwise be an epic coastal hike or run. The corridor is best experienced as a short outing from one of the many small trailheads along 101. The trails lead through a wooded strip of land to a beautiful series of rocky bluffs and beaches. We particularly enjoyed the natural rock bridges near the northern end of the corridor. We took in this section as a trail run, so I left the camera behind and only snapped some pictures from near the car. The pictures accompanying this post do not do the area justice at all. It's one of the most scenic bits of coastline I've found in California or Oregon.
Rules
No permits required for day use. No camping allowed in any of the areas we visited. Dogs must be on leash.Trailhead/Route
Several options. We parked at the Arch Rock trailhead near the north end of the corridor and ran south along the coastal trail. This was a good route to hit the natural rock bridges area, which seemed the most unique part of the corridor to us. Reviewing the map, though, the southern section of the park might be a better choice for a few miles of hiking or running that mostly stays away from the highway. |
| Sunset along the Samuel H Boardman Scenic Corridor |
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