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Hike & Surf the Oregon Coast

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Surf & Hike NST

The Northwest Oregon Coast is a dramatic landscape of cliffs, beaches, rainforest, tide pools, and mountains. On this unique trip we’ll be staying at a rustic camp, which will serve as our home base for days of hiking and 2 days of Surf lessons! You’ll get to experience all of the best parts of the Oregon coast: gorgeous forests, beaches, and bluffs for hiking, and sandy beaches with fun waves for surfing. You’ll stay at a camp-type facility, with beds in rustic cabins, showers, bathrooms, and a dining hall. You’ll spend time bonding with your small group, and also meet other new students who’s trip is based at this location. Come see why the Oregon Coast is a premiere destination for outdoor enthusiasts! Read the detailed trip description to learn more.

EXAMPLE Itinerary:

(actual itinerary will be adjusted to the weather and group)

Thursday: Arrive to campus in the morning, meet your group and collect any outdoor gear you are borrowing from College Outdoors. Eat lunch on campus, then drive about about 2 hours to Camp Kiwanilong.
Friday: Surf Lesson! Learn to surf, and spend time on the beach. Evening games with the other Hike & Surf group.
Saturday: Hike 4-6 miles through the lush temperate rainforest to views of the ocean. Evening games with the other Hike & Surf group.
Sunday: Surf Lesson! Build your surfing skills, and spend time on the beach. LC Night to learn about Lewis & Clark from current students.
Monday: Explore more of the Oregon Coast with a 4-6 mile hike. Evening games and reflection.
Tuesday: Pack up camp, return to campus, move into residence halls.

Trip Specifics

Dates: Thurs, Aug. 24 - Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023

Cost: $1225. Financial aid is applied for high-need students who qualify. Vegan and non-medical specialty diets have an additional $30 charge. Vegetarian diets and special diets due to food allergies do not have an additional fee.

Rigor: Moderate

Trip Type: Cabins

Equipment & Packing List

Required Forms

These forms can be completed only after you have received a trip placement email, and are due by Tuesday, June 20th. You will need to log into your L&C Portal to complete these forms.

Waiver Travel Plans Equipment Request (for Outdoor Trips)

Trip Pictures

This is the first year we’ve offered Surfing & SUPing in the same trip, check out these pictures from previous trips: