Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Viewpoints — Attraction in Seaside

The first time I visited, I took the Clatsop Trail which is pretty narrow. It was very muddy this time, so I took the Canon Beach Trail to be safe. The Canon Beach Trail is about 95% uphill and it did not feel that way to me when I took the Clatsop Trail. I went up for the sunset and it was pretty dark on the way back down, so keep that in mind. There are large rocks on the trail which can be tripping hazards, especially in the dark, so watch your step and bring...

The view is average, much better if you have some binoculars or a telephoto lens. The photo shown below if the light house is from my Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra at 10x optical zoom. For reference. Don't expect to have a great view with the naked eye. There is a 5 dollar fee for day parking. There is a short loop to walk around, and there are also a couple trailheads from the main parking area. A...

A beautiful winter day for a hike up Tillimook Head from the Indian Beach parking lot. The views are incomparably amazing! The trail raises nearly 700 ft. in elevation. The perspective is outstanding and the scenery along the trail is beautiful. Very large trees populate the forest here and many are colonized by ferns, moss, and lichen. The trail is easy to follow and there are signs at...