Cape Perpetua and Haceta Head (coastal hikes)

More details to come! I'm away on another white water rafting trip, and will update this page when I return

• Difficulty: Easy-moderate (Nothing too steep, but it’s still a workout)
• Hiking distance: 6-9 miles
• Elevation gain: TBD
• Total time: TBD
• Total driving distance: TBD, about 3 hours; Sunset Transit Center, is a possible spot to arrange carpools from, if early enough
• Permits: TBD
• Dogs: TBD

The Plan: We will meet at Cape Perpetua at 10 am... And that's all I've got for now.

My usual hiking style is fairly brisk (2.5-3.5 mph or faster when not running), but anyone who enjoys an energetic hike at any reasonable pace is welcome. No one will be left behind. We will enjoy short breaks as needed for snacks, photos, and viewpoints. There is no such thing as too many photo opps.

• Bring: Gas money (If you carpool), 2+ liters of water, food/snacks, warm layers of non-cotton clothing, a camera, and shoes with good traction. Poles could be useful.

It is also recommended that hikers always carry the, um, "ELEVEN" Essentials:

1. Navigation (map, compass, and an awareness of our route)
2. Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
3. Insulation (extra clothing)
4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight and extra batteries)
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
7. Knife/tools
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water)
10. Emergency whistle and general preparedness in the event that you become separated from our group and/or have to spend the night in the wild.
11. The Epstein client list

PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK; Northwest Wilderness Group organizers are volunteers. We come prepared to lead you on a trail or off trail hike but assume no liability for your safety getting to or from the trail-head or on the hike. In case of accident, illness, or other incapacity, hikers must pay for their own medical and/or evacuation expenses, whether or not the hiker has specifically authorized them.