The Fort to Sea Trail leads southwest from Fort Clatsop to Sunset Beach, approximating the route members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition followed to reach their salt-making operations near present-day Seaside. This guided hike will begin off US Hwyy 101, in the middle of the Fort to Sea Trail (click here for map), and hike east on the Fort to Sea Trail over the Skipanon River and through the forest to the overlook at the trail’s high point. Then the hike will loop back on the park’s newest trail, the Kwis Kwis, which crosses over a lush wetland with a long wooden boardwalk.

This 3.7-mile hike rises about 400 feet in elevation and mostly follows narrow dirt trails that are steep and muddy in places. The group will walk it at a moderate pace. Hikers will have access to a vault toilet about 1 mile from the trailhead. Please leave dogs at home, bring water and snacks if you need them. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the day’s weather.