Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Cannon Beach

  • Astoria, Oregon

    Cathedral Tree to Astoria Column

    4.0
    1.67 mi / 276 ft gain
    Cathedral Tree to Astoria Column is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Astoria, Oregon.
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  • Tillamook, Oregon

    Explore Bayocean Peninsula Park

    5.0
    8 mi / 100 ft gain
    Located just west of Tillamook on the way to Cape Meares is an expansive forested park that juts out into Tillamook Bay. The main "trail" is an old unpaved narrow road called Bayocean Dike Road that stretches 4 miles down to the point. It's perfect for a long run, leisurely hike or mountain bikin...
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  • Ilwaco, Washington

    Cape Disappointment Trail

    5.0
    2.56 mi / 606.96 ft gain
    Cape Disappointment State Park is nearly 2,000 acres of old growth temperate forest located at the mouth of the Columbia River that contains lakes, coves, two lighthouses, and military forts. One of the forts and lighthouses is Fort Canby and Cape Disappointment lighthouse, which date back to the...
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  • Tillamook, Oregon

    Big Spruce Trail

    5.0
    0.29 mi / 3 ft gain
    Big Spruce Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tillamook, Oregon.
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  • Tillamook, Oregon

    Cape Meares Beach Trail

    4.0
    1.54 mi / 614 ft gain
    Cape Meares Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tillamook, Oregon.
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  • Tillamook, Oregon

    Short Beach

    4.8
    1.24 mi / 118 ft gain
    Hike: The trail is basically a handmade wooden staircase that takes you all the way down to the beach, so once you locate it, just keep following the stairs all the way down until you've reached the beach. Directions: Drive North along Cape Meares Loop Rd just past Oceanside until you reach the ...
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  • Timber, Oregon

    Upper Salmonberry River Trail

    4.2
    12.52 mi / 1680 ft gain
    If you are craving adventure and exploration in a unique hiking setting, then you have come to the right place! This is a hike where every time you turn a corner your eyes light up with excitement and your imagination runs wild. Be forewarned though…if you fear cold, dark, and creepy abandoned tr...
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  • Oceanside, Oregon

    Tunnel Beach

    4.8
    0.47 mi / 75 ft gain
    The main beach is located adjacent to Oceanside Beach State Park, which can be accessed via Cape Meares Loop/Netarts Oceanside Hwy. Once you arrive at the park, head down towards the beach and start walking North. You'll notice a little hole-in-the-wall past a small group of rocks which you'll h...
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  • Oceanside, Oregon

    Oceanside Beach Trail

    4.0
    0.86 mi / 144 ft gain
    Oceanside Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Tillamook, Oregon.
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  • Tillamook, Oregon

    King's Mountain

    4.5
    4.47 mi / 2461 ft gain
    King's Mountain may be one of the most consistent hikes in the greater Portland area gaining 2,500 vertical-feet over 2.5 miles almost evenly the entire time. The trail starts out at a marked trailhead just west of the Elk Mountain campground (stop there for water and more restrooms in summer &a...
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  • Tillamook, Oregon

    Wilson River Trail

    3.0
    18.58 mi / 4879 ft gain
    This long trail provides hikers with great views of the corridor in the Coast Range. As the trail follows public land for the most part, there are a couple sections with steady elevation gains to avoid private land: near Lees Camp and Ryan Creek. Although the trail receives some of the most rain...
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  • Gales Creek, Oregon

    Storey Burn Loop

    4.0
    7.6 mi / 1775 ft gain
    The Storey Burn Loop in the Tillamook State Forest offers a dynamic trail experience for hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners looking to explore the lush beauty of Oregon’s coastal foothills. Located just off Highway 6 between Portland and Tillamook, this scenic loop features a mix of fores...
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  • Gaston, Oregon

    University Falls

    4.0
    0.61 mi / 138 ft gain
    The 0.3 mile hike to University Falls seems longer than it is because you'll be stopping to take pictures every step of the way. No, you're not in an enchanted forest, you're in the Tillamook National Forest. The waterfall you're about to find, however, certainly is enchanting. From Portland, he...
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  • Tillamook, Oregon

    Munson Creek Falls

    3.5
    0.43 mi / 180 ft gain
    Located just outside of Tillamook, Oregon, Munson Creek Falls is a must do if you're in the area. Standing at almost 320 feet tall, Munson Creek Falls is one of few waterfalls in Oregon that is over 300ft tall. Because of heavy storms in the area there has been a build up of fallen trees around ...
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  • Cloverdale, Oregon

    North Trail

    3.0
    4.22 mi / 1053 ft gain
    The North Trail at Cape Lookout State Park in Oregon is a challenging (hilly) route with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Start at trailhead along Cape Lookout Road. There are 3 trails available, North, Cape Lookout, and South trails.  Follow signs for the North trail. The trail drops stee...
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  • Cloverdale, Oregon

    Cape Lookout

    4.5
    4.74 mi / 1135 ft gain
    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 mode...
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