Ecola State Park is a state park located approximately 3 miles north of Cannon Beach in Clatsop County in the U. S. State of oregon on the oregon coast. It is …
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Oct 16, 2024
We had beautiful weather to enjoy this park. It sits right on the coastline and the views are incredible. Pack a picnic since there are tables with a view! Hiking trails abound. We hiked the Indian B… Full review by Kathrine
Oct 3, 2024
It's worth coming here just for the view! Also, the roads are good for transportation. Everyone I saw left amazed by this place. I recommend. Full review by Zahmi N
Aug 23, 2024
Very windy but amazing views. The power of the ocean is so on display here. Nice big parking lot so no trouble finding a spot. Full review by acshelco1
Which trail would be considered easy to moderate for first time hikers? We would like to hike down to the beach, but are relatively inexperienced. I'm looking for something that is maybe 2 hours roundtrip max.
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Sorry, I'm late seeing this - you've probably gone there by now. We parked in the Indian Beach lot then walked up towards the stairs. To the right there is a sign showing you how long …
Sorry, I'm late seeing this - you've probably gone there by now. We parked in the Indian Beach lot then walked up towards the stairs. To the right there is a sign showing you how long each trail is, so you can decide which one to take by how many miles round-trip you think you can hike.
I'm not understanding which access trails are currently closed right now in late June/early July? Can you still access a trail down to the beach via a parking lot? What else do you recommend in the area besides Indian Beach for a five and nine year old and two adults?
Would you recommend going to the part of the beach with Haystack Rock and Ecola State Park with Indian Beach on the same day or do that over two days? I have a nine year old and five year old coming along too.
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You could easily do both if you start in the morning. With children, I would bring arrive late morning, bring a picnic lunch and have it overlooking the beach. From there, after hiking …
You could easily do both if you start in the morning. With children, I would bring arrive late morning, bring a picnic lunch and have it overlooking the beach. From there, after hiking to Indian Beach, you can drive up to Haystack Rock and explore the beach if it's not too windy.
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