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Heceta Head Lighthouse sits 206 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The iconic 56-foot tower, and stunning setting, make it one of the most photographed on the Oregon Coast. The light atop the tower was first illuminated in 1894.
Heceta Head circa 1911 (courtesy Siuslaw Pioneer Museum) Lighthouse Tours The lighthouse is open year-round, weather and staff permitting. Check oregonstateparks.org for current information T he iconic lighthouse at Heceta Head keeps a steadfast watch from its perch 206 feet above the Pacific. Its light has guided mariners for more than a
lighthouse. This steep, winding path has an elevation gain of 600 feet and offers spectacular outlooks from two different viewpoints before descending to the beach via the Hobbit Trail. Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint also offers caves, tide pools, and a sandy beach stretching south from the foot of the head. Call 541-547-3416 for information on
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint. Enjoy the scenic self-guided half mile hike from the parking lot to Oregon's most photographed lighthouse! Volunteers will be onsite at the lighthouse to provide historical information and answer questions.
From the south trailhead, the Valley Trail leads to two connections: the Hobbit Trail descends a half mile to the beach; the Heceta Head Trail climbs to the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse, a 6-mile round-trip hike from the campground.
lighthouse is open seven days a week, except major holidays. Summer hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours are reduced during non-summer months. For more info call 541-265-4560 or 541-265-5679. Heceta Head Lighthouse This iconic lighthouse sits on the west side of 1,000-foot-high Heceta Head, a nesting site for sea birds. Its 56-foot tower
Florence OR – The iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse is open again after two years of restoration. The official unveiling happened Saturday, June 8, when the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) welcomed a group of nearly 100 supporters to Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint to celebrate the reopening.
Its dramatic cliffside setting is the focal point of Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, a day-use area with picnic sites and access to an inviting beach and tidepools.
Volunteers needed to provide interpretive programs following set procedures and/or schedule visitors to take a tour of the lighthouse. Campsite with 50 amp service provided at Carl G. Washburne State Park.
5 spooky sites to see this Halloween. Looking to burn some calories after the annual Halloween candy binge? Schedule a trip to these state parks and keep a lookout for any shadowy apparitions or bumps in the night. Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint.