The Corvallis-To-The-Sea-Trail Is An Epic Trek 50 Years In The Making

The wait is over. After a half century of planning, The Corvallis-To-The-Sea-Trail just opened! The trail links the Willamette Valley and the Pacific Ocean, finally making this stretch of the Oregon Coast accessible to outdoor enthusiasts. The Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail is an opportunity to enjoy the Oregon Coast Range in a wholly new way: its old-growth forests and coastal foliage, abundant wildlife, and stunning shorelines. This 62-mile trail is an epic Oregon adventure that most certainly needs to be added to your bucket list.

The Oregon Coast Range is one of the state's most dazzling jewels, but up until recently, much of this region was inaccessible to adventure-seekers.

But not anymore. The Corvallis-To-The-Sea (C2C) Trail is a 62-mile stretch of public land, abandoned roads, gated corridors, and low-traffic roads that spans from Corvallis to Ona Beach State Park on the Oregon Coast.

Beginning in 1974, government agencies, students from Oregon State University, and other groups had attempted to build the trail; however, it wasn’t until C2C Partnership’s creation in 2003, that the trail's completion seemed possible.

Now, hikers can revel in the resplendence of this region, getting to experience the unbridled beauty of the mountains, forests, and shores of the Oregon Coast.

Starting in downtown Corvallis and ending just south of Newport, this epic trek cuts through urban areas, idyllic farmland, verdant forests, rolling hills, and more.

Along the way, the trail gives dedicated day hikers and backpackers plenty of varied terrain to explore and experience.

Now you may be wondering, *"How can I possibly complete this 62-mile trek in a day? Or even a weekend?"* And that's certainly understandable...

Because really, the C2C Trail is about having an authentic, wondrous, only-in-Oregon *experience* -- and this trail allows for hikers to choose their own adventure.

Study the maps and pick which areas you'd like to explore. Only have time for a quick jaunt? You can most certainly do that. Looking for a weekend adventure? Big Elk Campground is a nearby favorite.

Make a plan to complete all 62 miles *sometime*, though. Because each and every step of the C2C Trail is truly extraordinary, and well-worth experiencing.

Whether you hike all 62 miles, or simply set out for 60 minutes, the Corvallis-To-The-Sea-Trail is an only-in-Oregon experience that belongs on your bucket list. A few things to note: if you plan on tackling the entire trail at once, plan for a five-to-six-day trip if you’re hiking, and two or three days if you’re biking. Plan to bring plenty of water and provisions, and also fill out a trail permit. If you’re biking, please note that some sections of the trail are still awaiting bicycle approval from the Forest Service. Learn more and plan your adventure at the official C2C Trail website.

For another epic, bucket-list-level excursion, consider jumping on the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800 mile, coast-to-coast adventure across the country!

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