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Heceta head lighthouse


Highlights:

Amazing ocean views, quaint lighthouse
Near:Florence, OR
Scenery:
Distance:1 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:125 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back



Summary: This short hike is great not just because of the cute lighthouse and the amazing views of the ocean, but also because it is a great jumping off point for the Oregon Coast Trail. Hike the 1/2 mile trail up to the lighthouse, enjoy the views and then head from there up the OCT toward ponsler wayside for some awesome ocean scenery.
Trailhead: This trail is almost impossible to miss. apx. seven miles north of Florence on hwy 101, just past the sea lion caves you will see the turnout for devels elbow state park. park at the day use parking unless you plan on hiking part of the Oregon coast trail. (Lat:44.1374 Lon:-124.12824)
Trail Guides for Heceta head lighthouse:
100 hikes on the oregon coast
by william l. sullivan (navillus press)

Best Seasons: Fall, Summer,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: Oregon state parks and recreation department
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Wilson, who has posted  18 other hikes on this site
Trail Reviews  Submit your own review
Reviewed by Alice on 7/18/2007
Would like Photo of Lighthouse. I live in Louisna& there are no lighthouse here!

Reviewed by Stephanie on 8/4/2004
Breathtaking! I highly recommend this to all. If you choose the right day there will be just a handful of people around, and during the summer there are tours of the lighthouse offered. I believe it is 11am-4pm most days. This is the shortest, strongest lighhouse on the oregon coast, and it's light can be seen the farthest out at sea...there are also rumours of a resident ghost....Have fun!!!

Reviewed by JM on 6/22/2004
Really easy and beautiful scenery. Fun for the whole family.


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Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Lane County Hiking, Lane County Trails, Lane County Hikes

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