With more than 7,000 registered members, youll find new trip reports posted in our discussion forums daily. There are beaches, hikes, view vistas and picnic spots everywhere. Recent landslides in the park have damaged the park entrance road, and wiped out about 100 feet of the crescent beach trail. Ecola state park cannon beach oregon hiking trails august. Internet from the oregon government publications collection. While the road to the park is closed, it is still possible to visit indian beach by hiking over tillamook head on the oregon coast trail. Odd timing considering state park officials had to close the park indefinitely last week due to the road into the park sinking and breaking away. Seaside high school science teacher luke robbins talks about hiking in ecola state park with a group of students on. Aug 29, 2019 if youre looking for a day hike in ecola state park, you cant do much better than the clatsop loop trail, a 2. Bonnie is also the author of day hiking oregon coast see the book section for. Welcome to oregon hikers welcome to the oregon hikers forum, an online community dedicated to hiking and exploring the outdoors in oregon and southwest washington. Hikes vary from short day hikes to extended roundtrip adventures with hikein camping. Dexter golf rack card southern willamette state parks. Mar 24, 2015 we have been going to cannon beach for 20 years and have never been to ecola state park.
The dramatic southern view includes cannon beach and its most prominent landmark. Indian beach ecola point in day hiking oregon coast by bonnie henderson. Though the scenic and hiking opportunities may be the main allure, the diversity of outdoor recreation including picnicking. Crescent beach at ecola state park good for hiking year. A short drive from the north end of cannon beach leads to some of the oregon coasts best hiking trails in ecola state park and the 2. Books, hiking, kayaking, charlton heston, writing, burritos, and finding excuses to drop random movie quotes into casual conversations. Ecola state park oregon photo guide top oregon hiking. Beach and follow ecola state park signs 2 miles to the parks entrance booth. Full of lush forests which are incredibly colorful in fall, dramatic canyons, majestic waterfalls, and amazing hiking trails, this wondrous state park is a perfect place to escape into the beauty of nature. If youre looking for a day hike in ecola state park, you cant do much better than the clatsop loop trail, a 2. I write mysteries set on public lands so im always looking for new locations with interesting features, and i can actually drive to this one. National coast trail association recommendation, oregon coast trail. Then the hike winds upward through a true rain forest to a semimodern hikers camp.
As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Stretching 14 km 9 mi along the pacific, ecola state park features lush forests, open ocean views, wildlife, nature trails, and picnic spots. Discover oregon coast hiking trail near manzanita beach. Based on the time it took to repair the road to indian beach a couple of years ago, im guessing the park entrance road will be closed for a few months. Facility details ecola state park, or reserveamerica. Each has viewpoints and picnic tables that take advantage of incredible scenery. Oct 26, 2017 stretching from the mouth of the columbia river to the california border, the 382mile oregon coast trail links sandy shoreline, rugged headlands, and numerous state parks. Here are 12 of reeders favorite hikes, one for each month, that he agreed to publish in the statesman journal. Smoking in oregon state parks is allowed only in personal vehicles, rvs, campsites and portions of day use parks along state highways. Administration of the parks is a cooperative effort of the united states national park service and the states of oregon and washington, and was dedicated on november 12, 2004.
Ecola state park, for example, offers stunning views of haystack rock and the wild beauty of the coastline, but youll need to camp in nearby cannon beach or seaside. Visit ecola state park on your trip to cannon beach or united. The parks backbone is an eightmile segment of the oregon coast trail oct, also designated as part of the lewis and clark national. Mar 20, 2000 anybody who hikes in oregon should consult 100 hikes in northwest oregon, or one of sullivans other books. Ecola state park boasts some of the best views on the oregon. This section of the oct starts at ecola state park and travels 9.
At oswald west state park, about 10 minutes south of cannon beach, several interconnected hiking trails offer many options for hikers of all levels including a mile section of the oregon coast trail. Ecola state park, oregon interesting fact, its the beach for the final scene of point break and goonies. A short section of the oregon coast trail, this trail is often done as a standalone hike for visitors to ecola state park. If short, easy hikes are your cup of tea, check out this book about easy hikes on the oregon coast. Located near salem, silver falls state park is the largest state park in oregon, and one of the most incredible. Ecola state park cannon beach 2020 all you need to. Cannon beach, ecola state park is a hiking and sightseeing mecca with a storied past. Ecola state park to indian beach trail closed is a 2. To reach the beach, you will need to walk down a trail.
Ecola state park dogfriendly beaches highway 101 cannon beach, oregon 5034362844 get map or directions according to the oregon state parks division, this park is one of the most photographed locations in oregon. Title from pdf cover viewed on may 6, 20 december 1975p. Ecola state park boasts some of the best views on the. The second section of the oct starts in the town of gearhart and travels 12. Find hotels near ecola state park, oregon coast expedia. Jun 12, 2017 stretching from the mouth of the columbia river to the california border, the 382mile oregon coast trail links sandy shoreline, rugged headlands, and numerous state parks. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Ecola state park to indian beach trail closed oregon. We took a hike through the woods to an old ww2 bunked and out to a viewpoint. Lots of trails, some of the longer ones take you down to indian beach, but the short one from the main car park gives you superb views of the whole cannon beach beach to haystack rock. Ecola is one of the easiest parks to capture amazing views. Restrooms, hiking and primitive campgrounds are available.
Ecola state park oregon state parks and recreation. Ecola state park cannon beach all you need to know before. The tillamook head hike is steep and rough in spots, so be sure to wear hiking shoes or boots. Crescent beach at ecola state park good for hiking year round. Jan 10, 2019 beautiful crescent beach is one of the most photographed spots on the oregon coast from ecola point. As you make your way through the trees, youll be rewarded with views of the ocean and the towering spires just off the coast. This archived document is maintained by the oregon state library as part of the oregon documents depository program. Today the oregon coast trail traces clarks route across the headland from seaside to. Ecola state park what to see and do just go travel studios. Although the book has portland in the title, it features hikes throughout the northwest and oregon, and it works just as well for those living in salem or eugene.
The clatsop loop trail in ecola state park, oregon, is certainly a trail of diversity. Brochures and maps oregon state parks and recreation. If you want to visit the oregon coast with an rv, you need to plan ahead. Alamy all 363 miles of oregons coast is open to the public, with beach access from the washington state line all the way south to california. This route climbs around scenic bluffs past three of the best viewpoints in the park. Campground details ecola state park, or reserveamerica. Walk south from the parking lot at ecola state park to the trail just beyond the. Browse expedia s selection of 572 hotels and places to stay closest to ecola state park. There are hidden beaches all around the park with great views of the pacific ocean. Many people come to the park to take photos of haystack rock on canon beach. Starting at the parking lot for ecola point, this trail heads north and quickly loses the crowds. Ecola point to indian beach hiking trail, cannon beach. Ecola state park boasts some of the best views on the oregon coast.
I also frequently use his oregon coast and central oregon guides, and they too are first rate. Starting out are views of surfers on the nearby beach, with sea stacks a short distance away. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes. Views of cannon beach at ecola state park annes travels. Ecola points trails lead to views of tillamook rock lighthouse, rocky shores and ocean expanses.
Shop for washington and oregon hiking guidebooks at rei free shipping on all orders. The lewis and clark national and state historical parks, in the vicinity of the mouth of the columbia river, commemorate the lewis and clark expedition. Lewis and clark national and state historical parks wikipedia. The trail is steep and can be slippery, so its best suited to fit and nimble hikers. Hiking through the forest, youll come across cliffside viewpoints, offering views of secluded coves, forested promontories, and an abandoned lighthouse. The parks two main attractions are ecola point and indian beach. Hike past oldgrowth sitka spruce to the end of dramatic cape falcon in oswald west state park where you can soak up stunning ocean views. Wrapping around tillamook head, between seaside and cannon beach, ecola state park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past. Save on popular hotels near ecola state park, oregon coast. Ahead, the main trail bridges canyon creek to the indian beach picnic area parking lot. The park, as it is perched dramatically on the edge of a headland, provides some of the most breathtaking panoramic coastal views in the pacific northwest. Hikers can then return to indian beach via a portion of the oregon coast trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible yearround. Hiking the clatsop loop in ecola state park annes travels.
Ecola state park is a part of the lewis and clark national and state historical park, which includes federal and state. For the longer hikes at tillamook head its best to start at the indian beach picnic area. Oregon coast hikes things to do in manzanita beach. Top 10 national and state parks in oregon travel the guardian. Ecola state park, north of cannon beach, is located off the historic highway 101 along the oregon coast. Jul 08, 2017 2 thoughts on hiking the clatsop loop in ecola state park pamela beason july 18, 2017 at 12. Then a lefthand spur drops to indian beach, a good turnaround point. For the modern adventurer, a winding road from cannon beach guides the way under majestic sitka spruce trees until you come upon a breathtaking view of the pacific ocean.
Ecola state park is a hiking and sightseeing mecca with a historic past. After the fee station, keep left into the large park area at ecola point. Ecola state park is a historically significant area, as captain william clark and twelve members of the corps of discovery bushwhacked their way through this part of the oregon coast in 1806. This chapter taken from the book 100 hikestravel guide. Ecola state park trailhead hiking in portland, oregon and. Venture through a lush rainforest at ecola state park where some of the worlds tallest trees tower over your head.
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