Just before the tunnel you'll see a crossing button to alert vehicles of your presence in the tunnel. While we strongly urge use of shuttle for the tunnel section of Highway 101, if you do decide to walk, use extreme caution on this section of the highway the tunnel that has no shoulder for pedestrian crossings. Additional inquiries for pick-ups/drop-offs along the route can be made by calling River City Taxis at (541) 997-8520. The Florence-to-Yachats Connector bus is operated by River City Taxis in Florence. For more information about the Florence-to-Yachats Connector including schedule, visit this page. Washburne State Park can request a drop-off at one of the safe Highway 101 pullouts south of the tunnel. Washburne State Park, roughly 2.5 miles north of Heceta Head. For those hiking south, the nearest stop for the Florence-to-Yachats Connector north of Heceta Head is located at Carl G. Either arrange a private shuttle/taxi to travel through the tunnel or plan to pick up the Florence-to-Yachats Connector bus, which operates on a regular schedule Monday-Saturday. Currently there is no alternative hiking route other than Highway 101 for this section of the Oregon Coast Trail, however, due to the dangers posed to pedestrians, hiking through this tunnel should be avoided at all costs. Follow the road back to Highway 101 and use the below guidance for continuing south.įor those hiking the Oregon Coast Trail near Heceta Head, hikers should take note of a hazardous Highway 101 tunnel south of Heceta Head that passes through a landmark known as Devil’s Elbow. Here you'll find Cape Creek Cove, which offers a small beach and scenic views of Heceta Head and the Cape Creek Bridge. Your hiking adventure continues at the historic Heceta Head Lighthouse. After checking out the picturesque lighthouse and keeper's house, head down to the parking lot.
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Please see the Tips section below for information on how to proceed through this sensitive habitat. Note that there are significant western snowy plover nesting areas throughout Section 6. Honeyman State Park and Umpqua Lighthouse State Park are found just off the route, and beach camping is permitted on stretches that are outside of city limits.
The Oregon Dunes is the largest expanse of temperate costal sand dunes in North America. The area between Florence and North Bend contains the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which is managed by the Siuslaw National Forest. Much of the section here consists of big, long, and flat sandy beaches that are flanked by rolling sand dunes. The route makes its way through the heart of Florence and Reedsport and crosses the Siuslaw, Smith, and Umpqua Rivers along the way. This section contains the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse and the lesser known Umpqua River Lighthouse. Section 6 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans 68 miles along the central Oregon coast from Heceta Head to the city of North Bend.
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