North Head
North Head Lighthouse
- Easy (to North Head)
- 0.6-mile loop
- 30 feet elevation gain
- Moderate (to McKenzie Head)
- 4 miles round trip
- 400 feet elevation gain
A picturesque lighthouse tops the surf-pounded cliffs of North Head. For a quick visit, take the 0.6-mile loop to the lighthouse itself. If you’re still going strong, continue 1.7 miles to the historic artillery bunker at McKenzie Head.
From Astoria, take . . .
Other Options
If you’re camped at Cape Disappointment—or if you want a shortcut to McKenzie Head—you can start . . .
This chapter taken from the book 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast & Coast Range.