Hiking the Sisters Rock Trail on the Oregon Coast

Distance: 1.0 miles / 1.6 km

The Sisters Rock Trail is one of the easiest, most kid-friendly trails on the Oregon Coast.

However, for those looking for a little more adventure, it’s worth noting that both Sister Rocks can be climbed!

Sisters Rock Trailhead Parking

Parking for the Sisters Rock Trail is located in a large parking lot off the side of U.S. 101 between Port Orford to the north and Gold Beach to the south.

Google Maps Directions: Sisters Rock Trailhead

Sisters Rock Trailhead Parking

Sisters Rock Trailhead Parking

 

Hiking Checklist - Oregon Coast

Black bears can be found up and down the Oregon Coast, but hiking with or without bear spray is truly up to your own discretion and comfort level when adventuring in black bear territory.

Furthermore, here is a complete list of must-have things that you will want for any hike on the Oregon Coast.

Hiking the Sisters Rock Trail

The Sisters Rock Trail is an entirely downhill hike, but the elevation change is only about 200 ft. (61 m) over a half-mile.

Sisters Rock Trailhead

Sisters Rock Trail

Sisters Rock Trail

Sisters Rock Trail

About half way down to the beach, the views to the south start to really open up.

Looking South

Sisters Rock Trail

Sisters Rock Trail

Sister Rocks

Once near the Sister Rocks, you can explore the beaches on either side of the small peninsula or scramble up one of the rocks.

South Sister Beach

North Sister Beach

Warning

Yes, both Sister Rocks can be climbed, but the North Sister is significantly more challenging going both up and down than the south.

Do not attempt either unless you are comfortable climbing/ scrambling on either rock.

North Sister Beach

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