PORT ORFORD HEADS STATE PARK:
Take 9th Street
west off Highway 101, then turn left at the fork to go up Coast Guard Hill.
Just past the museum there is a large parking lot. A trail leads up to
a grassy area where three connecting trails lead to the Headlands. Pick
one. There are lots of different wildflowers and plants on either side
of the well-maintained chip trails. Steep cliffs overlook the ocean, offering
unparalleled views of the coastline, including the coves between the cliffs
where seals sun on the rocks. Whale watching from the numerous benches
is a favorite of locals. Nelly’s Cove, viewed from the south trail,
is where the Coast Guard boats were once docked. The Tower Trail ends at
a log-pole fence and a half circle viewing area where a watchtower for
the Coast Guard was once located. Humbug Mountain and Cape Sebastian can
be seen from this area.Click HERE to learn the history of the Port
Orford Lifeboat Station.
Hike a Trail
There is a wooded trail for you to hike at the heads State Park.
This park is day use only.
Take a Picnic
There are picnic tables for you to stop and relax at on your visit
to the Heads.
