Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
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oohda69
Snohomish, WA18 contributions
Nov 2022
The ferry trip to the island is very eventful. Choppy seas and the impossibility of landing/docking provides all the thrills one could hope for. The ghosts are merely legend. If you get the chance, however, get the captain to describe how he became a ghost.
Written November 12, 2022
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LMM
Wilsonville, OR22 contributions
Aug 2020
I got a real surprise when I brought my binoculars to the beach this time.. Right between Haystack and some other rock I spotted the Tillamook Head Lighthouse. I never knew it was there.. Too bad I don't own a helicopter.. What a fascinating site!
Written September 7, 2020
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Stacy T
Sacramento, CA127 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
The north Oregon coast was one of the worst for boats/ships and became known as the Graveyard of the Pacific (cant remember where I read that to give the author credit). Because of that it was essential to have lighthouses.
When they decided on Tillamook Rock (which is north end of Cannon Beach) the engineers had just ruled out Tillamook Head. One reason I heard was that they wanted the lighthouse sea level.
So, 1878, this unlikely sea stack of basalt would become the foundation for the lighthouse.
Imagine being the two people first put on the rock. Or the fear when the master mason was swept out to sea, never to be found. Or being the light-keep during the crazy storms and having huge rocks blast the lighthouse and you have no way off.
So, while you cant touch it, what you can do is visually see the distance between land and the lighthouse. And on a good day, you can see the lighthouse in her glory
When they decided on Tillamook Rock (which is north end of Cannon Beach) the engineers had just ruled out Tillamook Head. One reason I heard was that they wanted the lighthouse sea level.
So, 1878, this unlikely sea stack of basalt would become the foundation for the lighthouse.
Imagine being the two people first put on the rock. Or the fear when the master mason was swept out to sea, never to be found. Or being the light-keep during the crazy storms and having huge rocks blast the lighthouse and you have no way off.
So, while you cant touch it, what you can do is visually see the distance between land and the lighthouse. And on a good day, you can see the lighthouse in her glory
Written July 16, 2018
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Erica I
Vancouver, WA831 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
It's very, very odd to me that this is an attraction. First off, you can't actually GET to the light house, you're just staring at it from miles away while on the Clatsop Loop Trail Hike viewpoint. The best thing about the view is everything else the view has to offer - the beach, the crashing waves, the shoreline, etc, NOT the lighthouse itself. I would absolutely recommend going to the viewpoint to see everything else - but not to see the light house at all. It looks tiny from a distance.
Written June 19, 2016
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Ambience B
Ohio312 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
The tour of the lighthouse that is open from 11 am till about 4-5 pm from mid week to Sunday is a must. A senior couple was volunteering at the lighthouse and acted as our tour guides. There were no mandatory entry fee, but donations are welcome to keep the lighthouse going. Learnt so much about the history and design of the lighthouse.
Written April 26, 2016
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John D
Boston, MA190 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
This review is for the hike to the overlook. Two miles from the Cannon Beach area is the entrance to the Ecola State Park. After paying the $5 to get in, rather than taking the left to go towards the Crescent Beach overlook, you take a right at the fork towards Indian Beach. After about 10 minutes on a winding road you get to the trail head.
It took us about an hour to get to the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse viewpoint. Along the way you see markers, some with interesting and relevant information, some that are just plain numeric markers. Note that the markers have numbers that do not match what was on the map we got at the park entrance. But given that there is ample signage and only one trail, it’s virtually impossible to get lost.
Now the lighthouse itself… I wish I could say more. The fog rolled in and we couldn’t see 10’ in front of us. Oh well… next time!
It took us about an hour to get to the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse viewpoint. Along the way you see markers, some with interesting and relevant information, some that are just plain numeric markers. Note that the markers have numbers that do not match what was on the map we got at the park entrance. But given that there is ample signage and only one trail, it’s virtually impossible to get lost.
Now the lighthouse itself… I wish I could say more. The fog rolled in and we couldn’t see 10’ in front of us. Oh well… next time!
Written December 10, 2014
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NewRecipesForLife
671 contributions
Oct 2020
Enjoy the spectacular view of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse from Ecola State Park or Indian Beach.
It's quite historic, and should be included in any excursion to the Oregon Pacific coast.
It's quite historic, and should be included in any excursion to the Oregon Pacific coast.
Written October 13, 2020
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Michelle M
164 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
I am sure you can see this from several points but we viewed from the Clastop trail. Not very good pictures because I didnt have my zoom lens. Pretty though.
Written March 16, 2019
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frequent_traveler290
Grants Pass, OR269 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
It wasn't difficult to locate the Ecola State Park but be prepared to pay $5 parking fee. But bring your binoculars because that's the only way you'll be able to see the Lighthouse. Thankfully for us the skies were clear. Otherwise, it might be impossible if it were cloudy!
Written June 15, 2018
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Penny E
Roseau361 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
We viewed this lighthouse from several locations, including Ecola State park and Indian Beach, but never realized until we got home and I blew up my pictures that there were sea lions laying all over the rocks!
Written April 20, 2018
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Hello,
We're looking to stay in the hiker's camp overnight and are wondering where we can park. We are aware that you can't park overnight within the park boundaries, and were wondering if anyone has found a place to park overnight.
Rider4Christ
Renton49 contributions
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Tillamook Rock Lighthouse (Cannon Beach) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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