Cape Lookout

Cloverdale, Oregon

4.5/5

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Distance

4.74 miles

Elevation Gain

1135 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Dan Moe

Sandy beach. Beachside campground. Scenic trails. Whale watching.

Cape Lookout is a two-mile long peninsula that juts into the Pacific Ocean from Oregon's rugged coastline.

The park features more than 170 campsites, yurts, rustic cabins, and a day-use area, all located a short walk from the beach.

There are roughly 10 miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate. The 2.6 mile trail to the tip of the Cape is the most scenic and offers views of migrating whales in spring and fall.

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Cape Lookout Reviews

Rebecca Curchy

Cape Lookout

08/05/21

My husband and I did the hike out to the point and it was a beautiful trail, overlooking the bay beside the peninsula. However, you need to know that the trails all have muddy sections and sometimes the boggy areas have big roots throughout them. It can be slippery. We saw people with little fluffy dogs in tow turning around quickly and girls in dresses making all the way to the point! I guess it depends on what you want! I recommend bringing water and snacks. There is a good chance that you may need a raincoat. If you have walking sticks I’d bring them!

4.0

Andy

Cape Lookout

11/23/20

Oregon's coast is incredible. This is one of the longest capes in oregon. Worth the stop

5.0

Natalie F

Cape Lookout

07/15/20

Did this hike with a few family members and had an awesome time. The views are unreal!! We did not see any whales, but sure had a nice hike.

5.0

Elena P

Cape Lookout

07/08/20

Beautiful hike on the longest cape in all of Oregon. I would love to go back! It would be amazing to see whales!!

5.0

Clayton Lukens

Cape Lookout

07/01/20

Camping here is a PNW MUST!!! Do it ASAP!!

5.0

Elli Manoogian-O'Dell

Cape Lookout

03/31/17

This whole hike has amazing scenery! You can see awesome views of the ocean to one side and lush forest to the other. If you are a photographer, there are a couple of great views of the ocean worth snapping. We went in late march, and would definitely suggest bringing your boots as it can be quite muddy.

4.0

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