Thor’s Well and the Spouting Horn on the Oregon Coast

Address: 2311-2399 Oregon Coast Hwy, Florence, OR 97439

Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Cost: Free to hike.

Distance: 0.6-mile loop trail (17 min. walk)

Funky Fact: The Spouting horn at Cook’s Chasm is called an ocean geyser, created as the ocean waves shoot into a under rock cave, then are forced out the top, like a blow hole.

Thors Well is a natural sinkhole located on the Oregon Coast, in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. It is also known as the “drainpipe of the Pacific” due to the way water disappears into the well and then reappears through a small opening at the bottom. The well is created by the waves crashing against the rocky coast, creating a powerful suction effect that draws water into the well.

The spouting horn, on the other hand, is a geyser-like feature located on the southern coast of Oregon. It is formed when waves crash against the rocky shoreline, causing water to be forced through a narrow opening in the rocks. The result is a spectacular display of water shooting up into the air, often reaching heights of up to 30 feet.

Both Thors Well and the spouting horn are popular tourist attractions on the Oregon Coast, and offer unique and breathtaking views of the power of the ocean. They are also great places to experience the natural beauty of the coast and the forces of nature at work.