Cape Falcon Trail
Cape Falcon Hike near Cannon Beach & Arch Cape, Oregon
Head to Nehalem, Oregon and test your skills on this 5.2-mile out-and-back trail! Generally considered moderately challenging, it usually takes hikers an average of two hours and six minutes to complete the route. As you’re ascending the cape, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Oregon Coast and Neahkahnie Mountain. Along the way, you’ll pass through lush old-growth forests and traverse a few small creeks. The trail also offers access to parts of Falcon Cove Beach. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture the beauty of the Pacific Northwest! Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, pack plenty of water, and bring along a map or GPS in case you get lost.
Exploring this spectacular area is a birdwatcher’s paradise and hiker’s delight with the added bonus of meeting other outdoor enthusiasts.
For optimal enjoyment of this trail, plan visits between May and October. While the area can be enjoyed year-round, this is prime time for spotting wildlife such as ospreys and bald eagles.
Dogs must be leashed , and cyclists must adhere to the trail’s posted speed limits. Also, make sure that you pick up after yourself as this is a “Leave No Trace” zone.
Location the Cape Falcon Trailhead on the Northern Oregon Coast
Reviews of the Trail
“The trail is a bit of a drive if you are staying in portland (2 hour drive to the coast). however, it’s a nice hike if you get there in the morning. Majority of the hike is shaded (through the forest) so do dress warm if it’s a bit chilly. Beginning of the hike is bumpy b/c you are walking over and around roots of many many old trees. You need to watch where you step. It evens out later in the hike. Half way into the hike, you are taken to a camp site where you could sit on a bench and enjoy the coastline. However, if you want, you can keep going to the end of the cape falcon hike (it can be combined with a longer hike as well). The end is basically an opening for a lookout of the coast line. It’s very beautiful on a sunny day. However, if you are planning on sitting there and enjoying a snack, be mindful of really big ants/fire ants. We noticed them 5 min into our hanging out (luckily we were standing not sitting).
