Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast

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the beauty of the blue skies at Cannon Beach's Ecola State Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cannon Beach is a playground for all kinds of exploration — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Oregon Coast is an experience like no other and our guides have selected a quieter, slower approach to the day: a visit to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach; hikes through old-growth forests to views beyond what the common tourist sees; up-close encounters with the iconic monoliths that make the Oregon Coast so unusual; a lunch stop in a sweet beach town; recommendations for our favorite cinnamon rolls, pie or ice cream; sand (if you want it) between your toes. Day tours can feel long but ours feels more like a just-right exploration with plenty of time to sit however you like with the majesty of the ocean -- or spend most of your time wandering in the forest as you listen to waves crash beneath you.

If you choose to walk with us in the forest, your day will include some short but steep low-elevation incline hiking.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Around Portland Tours

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: light snacks provided

Not included

Not included: lunch and other treats on your own
Not included: Gratuity for your guides is appreciated

Itinerary

Oregon Coast

1 h 20 min

The drive to the Oregon Coast is through the luscious county and state forests of Oregon and over two Coastal Range mountain passes. We may stop at a scenic viewpoint, weather permitting.
Cannon Beach

2 hours

Visiting Cannon Beach is an extraordinary highlight of any coastal visit; from stunning beaches with dramatic features to rainforests to salt water taffy shops, art galleries and seafood restaurants: this town has it all. We'll chat about the history -- why Cannon and not "Cannons" beach? -- and the peoples of the Clatsop tribe and other coastal people, like the Salish, who were here before the cannons and taffy. We'll make recommendations for lunch. We'll give you lots of time to explore.
Haystack Rock

20 min

The extraordinary rock that was a feature of several films, including the 1980s The Goonies, is also home to many seabirds. We will visit close enough for some great photos -- the rock itself is off limits as a sensitive nesting area for murres and tufted puffins.
Ecola State Park

1 h 40 min Admission included

Ecola is a unique landscape, a coastal rainforest with old growth Sitka spruce and Western hemlock trees, countless ferns and berry plants, and wild life right on the edge of Cannon Beach. We'll spend some time here, long enough for a hike up to the viewpoint overlooking another movie filming location -- beach scenes from the Twilight movie were filmed here. If desired, you'll hike from 1-3 miles (2-5 km) in the forest at Ecola.
Indian Beach

15 min Admission included

This gorgeous beach featured in several movies, including Twilight and Point Break. We'll visit it either as the destination of a hike or as a special stop, depending on weather and the group.
Tillamook State Forest

1 h 20 min

The Tillamook State Forest is part of the many county and state forests we pass through on the way back home from the Oregon Coast. If you're feeling alert, you'll notice lots of the flowers and trees that we learned about at the coast, plus lots of species that don't grow as big anywhere but here in the relatively higher elevation mountain passes.
Camp 18 Logging Museum

30 min

The logging museum on the way to and from the Oregon Coast is a favorite stop for gawking at old tractors and equipment, grabbing a gift at the eclectic gift shop, and if desired, trying one of their famous enormous cinnamon rolls.
Stop 8

10 min

We'll stop at this iconic viewpoint, weather permitting, for the stunning views of Manzanita Beach below

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our shop is #124, on the ground floor, on the north side of a silver and red building. To find us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look for our A-frame sign to your left! Limited street parking is available, or paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison Streets

End point

Our shop is #124, on the ground floor, on the north side of a silver and red building. To find us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look for our A-frame sign to your left! Limited street parking is available, or paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison Streets

Using your ticket

You need not show the ticket when you arrive; your name is all we need to check in.

Our shop is 833 SE Main St #124. It's the red and silver four story building and our shop is nearer Salmon Street (to the north). We are on the ground floor among a row of rollup doors. The #s 2, 14 and 15 buses all stop nearby, as do both loops of the streetcar. You’ll get off at the Grand and Taylor or MLK Jr and Taylor stops. There is street parking that is unrestricted on the weekends, and paid lots at SE Main and 10th Avenue and SE Madison and 7th Avenue.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
contact us about infant accommodations
the hiking options require ability to manage short but steep inclines; travelers with health concerns should consider that