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United States US-101 Difficulty: 6/10

Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) - Cape Perpetua & Southern Coast

Rugged Pacific Northwest coastal perfection featuring Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor sea stacks, the arch rock vistas, Cape Perpetua headlands, and sweeping coastal bends over dramatic sea cliffs.

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Distance
Distance
165 mi
266 km total run
Turns
Turns
420
2.5 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
800 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 6/10
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Start: Yachats / Cape Perpetua, OR End: Brookings / Samuel H. Boardman Corridor, OR
Elevation Profile 20 – 800 ft
SUMMIT 800 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 2.5 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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MotoSport Hillsboro ~102 mi
Hillsboro, United States • +1-503-648-4555
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Pro Caliber Motorsports Vancouver ~119 mi
Vancouver, United States • +1-360-892-3030
Pacific Northwest Supercenter | Emergency Tire & Mounting | Full Diagnostics
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Indian
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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Yachats / Cape Perpetua, OR 44.3168, -124.1046
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 800 FT Summit
End Destination Brookings / Samuel H. Boardman Corridor, OR 42.0526, -124.2839
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) - Cape Perpetua & Southern Coast?

Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) - Cape Perpetua & Southern Coast spans 165 miles and packs approximately 420 curves (2.5 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 20 ft - 800 ft and technical rating 6/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Yachats / Cape Perpetua, OR (Latitude 44.3168, Longitude -124.1046) and finishes at Brookings / Samuel H. Boardman Corridor, OR (Latitude 42.0526, Longitude -124.2839).

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