When hundreds or thousands of coral polyps build their skeletons close together, they create a calcium carbonate structure that provides habitat and food for a variety of organisms. This is known as a coral reef. Explore a virtual coral reef. More Info - Common Coral Forms; More Info - Fringing Reefs
Arch Cape is an unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It is located along the Pacific coast about 4 miles south of Cannon Beach. The Arch Cape post office, established in 1912, has ZIP code 97102. The community was named for a natural arch in the coastal rocks.
Arches Broken Arch Trail. Overview: A short loop trail right through a big arch. Finding the trailhead: Drive north into the park on the main road for 19 miles and turn into the Devils Garden Campground. Go to the end of the campground and park along the small loop near the trailhead. Trailhead GPS coordinates: 38.773297, -109.587061. The trail goes through sand dunes and slickrock on its way to Broken Arch. In places the trail isnât well defined, but well-placed cairns make it easy to follow all the way.