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.
Wheelchair-accessible view of arch at a distance. Another moderately strenuous hiking trail climbs 0.5 mile (0.8 km) toward Delicate Arch, ending at a viewpoint separated from the arch by a steep canyon. You can't reach Delicate Arch on this trail; to hike all the way to the arch, start from Wolfe Ranch. Sand Dune Arch: 0.3 miles (0.5 km) 20 minutes: Cross deep sand to secluded arch among fins of rock. Do not climb or jump off arch. Broken Arch Loop: 2 miles (3.2 km) 60 minutes: From the trailhead at the Sand Dune Arch parking area, the trail crosses a large meadow to the arch and continues to the campground.