4The Cape Falcon Trail, Oswald West State Park, Oregon
The favored Cape Falcon Trail is about five miles in length. If you make it up to the 100-foot awesome outcropping halfway through your day, you might be able to see a pod of gray whales. Just be sure to pack your binoculars and watch the winter waters for the whales’ telltale spray.
The best time to spot them is in the months of December and January. That’s when the whales are migrating from the icy Bering Sea to beautiful Baja. Pack a sweatshirt to keep you warm and extra snacks to help you make the hike back later.
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