Hike: Bayocean Spit

Explore the bay, dunes, and beach at the intersection of Tillamook Bay and the Ocean. During this easy to moderate walk, we will explore the ecological and human history of this amazing coastal sand spit.

Experience the unique story of our coastline and take a brief trip back in time to discover a long-lost town buried beneath the salal.

FREE and open to the public, the hike will be led by the Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, and snacks are a must! Binoculars are highly encouraged. The climate can change quickly along the coast, ranging from warm to cool and breezy, so please bring the gear you need to stay comfortable.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate due to the challenges of walking on the soft and wet sand. Participants should be prepared to walk ~3 miles over flat gravel, dry and wet sand, and up/down trails over sand dunes. We will make multiple stops to discuss the ecology and history of the area. Participants are welcome to join for all or part of the hike.

Registration Required: This event will take place outdoors. If bad weather develops, an alternate plan will be communicated to the registered participants.

Parking: This is a Tillamook County Park managed parking area. Please be sure to bring your annual pass and/or credit card (cash is not accepted) to pay the $10 parking fee.

Cost: There is no cost to attend this program. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS and Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative are encouraged!

An Explore Nature Partnership Cross-listed Event

Questions? Contact info@netartsbaywebs.org