How long is the trail to Thors well?
8 mile (1.2 km) round trip paved trail that begins at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. Getting close to Thor’s Well can be dangerous and visitors are required to stay on the paved path. Recreation pass or $5 day use fee required.
Are dogs allowed at Cape Perpetua?
Restrictions: Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.
Where is Devil’s Churn Oregon Coast?
Devils Churn is a narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, south of Yachats. It is located in the Siuslaw National Forest and is accessible via the Restless Waters trail from the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area visitor’s center or the U.S. Route 101 overlook.
Can you swim in Thor’s well?
Should you hope someone will come to save you? It’s unlikely anyone will be able to save you, unless they have the ability to swim underwater indefinitely. Here, the tide is strong enough to pull a boat in. So chances are you, a mere human, will end up deep in Thor’s Well.
Can you see Thor’s well from shore?
The natural wonder can be found right off Highway 101, making it a perfect stop for those taking a road trip up the Oregon Coast. Visitors can park here at Thor’s Well TrailHead. The well is visible from the parking lot, but visitors can also walk down a short path to the shore to get a closer look.
Why is it called Thors well?
The “well” is named after Thor, the Norse God of thunder and lightning. At first glance, the well appears a giant, deep sinkhole with water from the Pacific Ocean pouring into its seemingly bottomless depths.
Can you jump Devils Churn?
A California man who died Thursday after leaping across a narrow gap in the Devils Churn on the Oregon coast made an “innocent mistake,” a bystander says. “It looks like you can jump across, but the other side is steep and slick,” witness Andy Nelson told YachatsNews.
How wide is Devils Churn?
80 feet wide
The chasm likely started as a narrow fracture or collapsed lava tube in the volcanic bedrock. Over many thousands of years under the constant pounding force of the ocean waves it’s now more than 80 feet wide where it opens at the ocean.
What happens if you fall in Thors well?
At high tide, the Well seems to fill from the bottom up with water bursting out of the top. And falling into this hellish sinkhole will be a struggle for your life. Cause during low tide, it also appears to drain straight into the underworld, before ultimately filling and emptying again.