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Explore Cape Dissapointment's North Head Lighthouse
Ilwaco, Washington
5.0
From the North Head parking lot located at the end of N Head Lighthouse Rd, make your way to the lighthouse by following the lighthouse signs at the parking lot. There's a path to the right that you can take that will take you to a view point (the walk to this viewpoint is short and easy). The path to the left will take you on longer hikes to more locations in Cape Disappointment.What's great...
Explore Fort Canby and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
Ilwaco, Washington
5.0
1.5 mi
/ 500 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 Civil War Era.The out and back hike ends at the lighthouse and along the way you'll come across For...
Camp at Cape Disappointment
Ilwaco, Washington
4.5
Don't let the name fool you, this over 1,700 acre state park offers plenty for the outdoor enthusiast. The cape was named by explorer John Meares after a failed attempt to enter the Columbia River. Lucky for you, maps have been upgraded and the river mouth and cape are no long as challenging to come across.
If you're lucky enough to choose whichever campsite you want, look for either 104 or 105...
Fort Stevens State Park Trails
Warrenton, Oregon
5.0
9.15 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Fort Stevens State Park Trails is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Hammond, Oregon.
Peter Iredale Trail
Warrenton, Oregon
5.0
0.19 mi
/ 16 ft gain
Peter Iredale Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Hammond, Oregon.
Peter Iredale Shipwreck, Fort Stevens SP
Warrenton, Oregon
4.5
0.2 mi
/ 0 ft gain
At the northwestern-most point of Oregon sits Fort Stevens State Park. Located 3 ½ hrs from Seattle and 2 hrs from Portland, the park sits closest to the city of Astoria. The park itself has over 4300 acres to explore, with day use and camping open year round. However, the most well-known and most visited section of the park resides on its southern shore.
It is on the southern shore where the ...
Coffenbury Lake Trail
Warrenton, Oregon
4.0
2.55 mi
/ 43 ft gain
Coffenbury Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Warrenton, Oregon.
The Columbia River Mouth and Long Beach Peninsula Scenic Drive
Astoria, Oregon
75.29 mi
/ 633 ft gain
The Columbia River Mouth and Long Beach Peninsula Scenic Drive is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Ilwaco, Washington.
Airport Dike Trail
Astoria, Oregon
3.0
4.11 mi
/ 79 ft gain
Parking for this hike can be found at either end of the trail. It starts at the west end of the Lewis & Clark Bridge from a small access road that is used as a parking lot. From here it is a flat walk along an old grassy road that is well maintained. If you forgot to bring along bags to pick up after your dog, there is no need to worry because they are provided for free at the trailhead ...
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Westport, Washington
LOGE Westport
Camping & hostels starts at $40, hotel rooms start at $120
Variety of lodging options: Hotel, Hostel Bunks, Covered Camping, RV Hooku...
From $40 / night
Montesano, Washington
RV Camping Diamond N Ranch
Your private camp site, with no other campers ! Beautiful flat grass campsite next to a 100+ year old big leaf maple tree surrounded with...
From $55 / night
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