Near Cape Kiwanda Trail
Cape Kiwanda, Haystack Rock, and Pacific City Beach.
Near Cape Kiwanda Trail
Pacific City Beach from the top of Great Dune.

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Cape Kiwanda Trail

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Hike up the Great Dune for the panoramic view of Pacific City, Cape Lookout, and the other Haystack Rock.
0.7
mi
Distance
232
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.65mi
Distance
232ft
Elevation Gain
247ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
199ft
High Point
3ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Hike towards the northern end of Pacific City Beach in Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area and hike up the Great Dune of Cape Kiwanda. After you appreciate Cape Lookout in the distance at the top, turn left and hike through the salal for a view of Cape Kiwanda and Haystack Rock, which is taller than its more famous counterpart in Cannon Beach. You can follow the fenced trail to the end of the fenced trail in Cape Kiwanda, through the Sitka spruce, and then turn back toward the beach.

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