Oregon Coast Trail Part 4 - Oswald West to Nehalem Bay

Friday 2/23/24:

One of my hiking goals is to completely hike the Oregon Coast Trail in segments.  Friday, I was able to complete another 12 mile section which included climbing over Neahkahnie Mountain.  I arranged transportation with Daniel at Pacific Taxi https://pacifictaxiservices.com.  Daniel met me at the Nehalem Bay State Park day use area at 7:30 AM.  Daniel took me to the Oswald West State Park parking area and dropped me off.  

The suspension bridge over Necarney Creek was destroyed by some logs falling on it, so I rock hopped over and headed up the other side.  

Soon I was at the top of Neahkahnie Mountain, with a wonderful view!  I had a quick hot lunch with a view, and then headed down the hill, into Manzanita, and back to my car.  It was about 6 hours of hiking on a beautiful February day.