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Yoakam Point State Natural Site
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Coos Bay, Oregon · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Yoakam Point State Natural Site's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
State recreation area featuring forest trails leading to a beach with tide pools and a lighthouse.
What runners say about Yoakam Point State Natural Site
“Getting out amongst the beautiful trees overlooking the ocean never fails to breathe life back into me.”
This was the surprise of my trip to Cape Arago. A great view of the lighthouse from the Northern side. At the start my goal was to get to a finger of the Yoakam Point and photograph the lighthouse and a heart shaped hole in Gregory point. There is no easy access to the lighthouse that I could find.
Simply the most captivating coastal view I've ever seen. The rock formations are absolutely unique to my experience. ---And the trails lead through a veritable Hobbit landscape that made me feel as though I was hundreds of miles from civilization. But PLEASE...do not let the young ones get ahead.
Getting out amongst the beautiful trees overlooking the ocean never fails to breathe life back into me. Depending on your time frame there are many gems to discover. Though you may bump into a surfer or two you will feel like you have the beaches and trails to yourself.
Walking out to the point looks like another planet. The rocks eroding away expose interesting formations and little tidal pools hold tons of anemones! Beautiful hike, watch the waves, they can be big!
Trail conditions & character
“Getting out amongst the beautiful trees overlooking the ocean never fails to breathe life back into me.”
Plan your run at Yoakam Point State Natural Site
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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