Al LePage is no stranger to the Oregon Coast.

In 2000, he retraced the historic route of mountain man Jedediah Smith along the South Coast, traveling 200 miles as a Millennium Expedition event on the same dates it was first done in 1828. The National Coast Trail Association director dressed in replica clothing and carried equipment of the time period. He’s also retraced all the 1805-06 coastal routes of Lewis and Clark, in Washington and the north Oregon Coast, and walked the first historic 1826 coastal expedition route of Hudson Bay Company’s Alexander Roderick McLeod on the Central Coast.

Founded in 1994, the National Coast Trail Association’s goal is to develop the 1,800-mile West Coast Trail from Washington to the Mexican border.

During his current 400-mile walk, the focus is on the Oregon Coast, which consists of about 200 miles of state beaches and 200 miles that still need to be protected, LePage said.

“We’re not against development,” LePage said. “Development can happen in responsible ways, such as cluster homes. It’s a cooperation and consensus. It’s about compassion, and that’s about really listening to people. The process is as important as the goal.”

LePage’s itinerary

LePage is scheduled to end his hike Aug. 12 at the California border. Here’s his schedule:

Today — leaving Bullards Beach State Park and arriving at Bandon State Park.

Tuesday — Bandon State Park to Cape Blanco State Park

Wednesday — Cape Blanco State Park to Humbug Mountain State Park

Thursday — Humbug Mountain State Park to Otter Point State Park, north of Rogue River (presentation in Gold Beach)

Friday — Otter Point State Park to Cape Sebastian State Park

Saturday — Cape Sebastian State Park to Boardman State Park

Sunday — Boardman State Park to Harris Beach State Park

Monday, Aug. 11 — Harris Beach State Park

Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Harris Beach State Park

More information: go to the Web site at http://www.coasttrails.org.