Lone Ranch to Cape Ferrelo Loop is a 1.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Brookings, Oregon that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Fishing
Hiking
Nature trips
Walking
Bird watching
Running
Beach
Forest
Views
Wild flowers
Sun Jul 12 2020Fun, adventurous trail with amazing views! The trail definitely needs a few signs for direction, and it is completely overgrown in some areas. Wear good hiking shoes, long pants, and be prepared for wind. I actually stepped in a hole on the trail that was not visible due to the overgrowth and fell. We also walked up on a couple having sex...so that was odd. They were quite a bit higher than we were, so thankfully we did not actually see much of anything, but it was obvious! Right out in the open, during the day...Not sure if that is typical for this area or not.
Sun Jul 12 2020At times the trail is hard to follow. Great views if you miss the fog.
Thu Jul 09 2020Very pretty, and easy hiking. However trail had many unmarked forks and was very confusing to follow. We never made it to the beach and ended up back at the road. Also, the trail head is very difficult to find. You have to park on the highway and look for a tiny concrete sign post just north of the private gated community.
Sat Jun 20 2020Incredible views! Parts of the recording aren’t really a trail, just a trampled path through meadows
Tue Aug 20 2019Tue Apr 30 2019Lone Ranch beach is by far my most favorite beach in Brookings (with the exception being Secret Beach!). It’s waaaaaay less crowded than Harris and by far prettier in my opinion. You still get the sweeping beach with the gorgeous sea stacks. And you have the added plus of the gorgeous hike up to Cape Ferrelo. Make sure to start the hike in the wooded tree area that follows the little stream that empties out onto the beach. Sometimes the entrance to this trail isn’t accessible in early spring when the river is high. But if the river is low enough you can cross it and take the hike. Really great views at the top and a nice spot for lunch on a non-windy sunny day. Love this hike!
Sat Apr 27 2019Trail Head is blocked with trees debri from recent rain fall
Fri Mar 29 2019Tried from Lone Ranch picnic area. Found the trailhead (a bit past restroom building on the right) but it was flooded and couldn’t cross. Was able to make it from the Cape Ferrelo viewpoint.
Sat Mar 23 2019Hard to find the start of the trail. We had to cross a small stream and got our feet/shoes soaked. Beautiful view. Easy walk. Kind of overgrown, narrow trail.
Tue Aug 21 2018Did this hike yesterday, or at least part of it. Also climbed a big rock at the beach. Here's a video I recorded from the top: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxUUlA9w2Qk
Fri May 25 2018Beautiful hike through the trees with awesome views of the Ocean
Thu May 10 2018Beautiful hike along the buff overlooking the ocean.
Sun Aug 20 2017Eerie is the word for this hike today. We are in the middle of the Chetco Bar Fire and it's pretty dark and gloomy. The trail is good and you can see by the pics the awesome views from above. You can see the lines in my pics are the sky full of smoke rolling out from the river and meeting blue sky Not much blue anywhere near us..... Hopefully I'll never see our beautiful home area affected like this again.
Sat Jul 29 2017Beautiful views
Tue Sep 27 2016Great views and somewhat technical terrain depending on your speed.
Sat Sep 17 2016Great stretch of trail with the exception of being so close to 101 and hearing and seeing cars so much but this stretch of coast that I live near is incredible
Wed Aug 03 2016Beautiful drive with several great easy and intermediate hikes.
Wed Jul 20 2016Great hiking in a beautiful setting!
Fri Aug 21 2015Did the second section - absolutely beautiful.
Mon Jul 28 2014Beautiful hike along the Southern Oregon Coast. Great ocean viewpoints along the trail.
Fri Jul 26 2013I have only done a portion of this trail because every time I get on it, I find myself taking off from the main line and enjoying the connecting trails. The weather in Brookings is always a bit warmer than other local coastal towns. Great views!
Sat Aug 25 2012Excellent if you hike with your family or alone. Not difficult. Beautiful views! Easy access from Hwy 101 at many points. Recommend you take a camera... you won't want to forget this hike.
Tue Oct 18 2011This is a beautiful coastal hike. There is such an array of folage along the trail that sometimes you feel your in a vineyard, or a jungle. The views of the coast are breathtaking. This trail is often shared with runners and after every couple of miles it intersects with another trail access point from hwy 101. This is a great family hike
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