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 is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Oregon Coast