{"id":636,"date":"2020-03-17T00:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T21:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/100steps.info\/?p=636"},"modified":"2020-03-17T00:13:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T21:13:00","slug":"samuel-h-boardman-natural-bridges-viewpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thisamericandream.com\/samuel-h-boardman-natural-bridges-viewpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Samuel H. Boardman Natural Bridges Viewpoint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If time restrictions permitted only a single stop along the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, my choice would be Natural Bridges Viewpoint. A forest walk amongst ferns and other lush undergrowth reaches a deck with exceptional views of the unique rock formations which give this area its name. Unlike other coastal arches, these stone bridges form a chain, branching off main coastline and encircling their own private cove. The surf pouring, splashing, and dancing amongst these rocks and against the surrounding cliffs provides a spectacular show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Viewing deck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>125 Steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/thisamericandream.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Samuel-H.-Boardman-Natural-Bridges-Viewpoint-7247482.jpg\" alt=\"olympus-digital-camera-2\" class=\"wp-image-637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thisamericandream.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Samuel-H.-Boardman-Natural-Bridges-Viewpoint-7247482.jpg 512w, https:\/\/thisamericandream.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Samuel-H.-Boardman-Natural-Bridges-Viewpoint-7247482-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The path to the Natural Bridges Viewpoint is also a tiny segment of the Oregon Coast Trail. So you can experience a piece of the nearly 400-mile hiking route as you head through the trees. Your destination is a deck mounted on the side of the cliff, where you can witness the sea\u2019s artwork and perpetual sculpting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail continues after descending stairs leave the deck, but my scouting ended at the deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Terrain:\u00a0Tree debris over asphalt, which is broken in places. Path is one person wide, slight decline to deck. Deck is level, but slick, especially for a cane (but handrails can be used).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seating:&nbsp;No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fee:&nbsp;No fee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Restrooms:&nbsp;No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Directions:&nbsp;North of Brookings on Highway 101, Natural Bridges Viewpoint is about a mile from the north end of Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. Parking is in a turnout next to the road, marked with a State Park sign. The trail starts on from the south end of the parking area.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m17!1m8!1m3!1d94596.65210343497!2d-124.365755!3d42.189959!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m6!3e6!4m0!4m3!3m2!1d42.189958999999995!2d-124.365755!5e0!3m2!1sru!2sua!4v1584392976824!5m2!1sru!2sua\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If time restrictions permitted only a single stop along the Samuel H. 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