Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint is a part of the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. This hiking journey begins on the Valley Trail at Carl. The route to the Heceta Head Lighthouse is actually a combination of two hiking trails. The beach is a perfect location for beachcombing while sheltered picnic tables let you enjoy a meal or a light snack with a refreshing ocean breeze. The Heceta Head Trail is centrally located in the Siuslaw National Forest just north of Heceta Head and 10 miles south of Cape Perpetua. Cape Creek enters the ocean at the southern part of the beach. This 7-mile part of the OCT leads to Carl Washburne Beach and Campground.Ī small pocket beach, Cape Cove Beach sits between two headlands and is easily accessible from the parking area. This work was inspired by a particular place on the Pacific coast, Heceta Head Lighthouse, which I visited on several occasions during my years in Oregon. The lighthouse trail connects to the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) just behind the light station. If you have visited Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint before, please share your experience with a comment below. Viewpoints provide a chance to spot whales during their migrations from December through February and from March through May. The trail climbs 150 feet through a beautiful coastal forest with a few viewpoints on the way allowing to enjoy expansive ocean vista, and passes the last remaining on the Oregon Coast lightkeeper’s house. To see this pacific northwest wonder, drive to the large parking area near the beach and hike 0.5 miles up to the lighthouse. If you visit this spot in May, you might see migrating gray whales who get very close to the coast during this time of the year. Heceta Head Lighthouse Located 59 miles north of Coos Bay in the town of Florence. Heceta Head Scenic Viewpoint is a majestic place to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Oregon Coast, watch sea lions socializing in the surf, stay at the historic B&B, or simply stop by to see the lighthouse after you visit Sea Lion Caves located nearby. Summer tours available, visit the Lighthouse Visitor Center next door. The keeper's quarters became a historic B&B with six rooms furnished with antiques where guests can enjoy their stay, unlike at any other place! In 1963 the automated beacon was installed and it is still in service nowadays and can be visible for 21 nautical miles offshore. In 1893 the construction of the lighthouse and keeper's quarters were complete. Given the location of the construction site, materials were either brought by wagon from Florence or delivered by water if the tide and weather were right. The crew of 56 workers participated in the creation of the lighthouse. First European settlers started to move into this area in 1888, the same year the United States Lighthouse Service approved Heceta Head Light construction. One of the first Europeans who visited this area in the late 18th-century was Bruno de Heceta, a Spanish explorer who gave the name to this headland.
The area around the viewpoint was home to First people's tribes for hundreds of years as it was an amazing ground for both hunting and fishing. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. One of the eleven unique Oregon Coast Lighthouses, Heceta Head Light Station is located at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint 12 miles north of Florence and 14 miles south of Yachats. Check out this 0.9-mile out-and-back trail near Florence, Oregon. The white brick and stone building sits on a 1,000-foot high cliff towering over the incoming waves of the mighty Pacific Ocean. To start planning a vacation in Oregon, check out the top activities and places to go.Heceta Head Lighthouse is the historic 56-foot-tall light station that projects a beam visible for a distance of 24 miles, which is the strongest among Oregon Coast lighthouses. These towns offer a diverse mix of outdoor recreation, culture, local flavor, shopping and scenic beauty.
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