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Big Spruce Trailhead

From Oregon Hikers Field Guide

Sitka spruce buttresses near the trailhead (bobcat)

Contents

Hikes starting here

Fees and Regulations

  • Dogs on leash

Driving Directions

From Portland, drive west on Highway 26 to the junction with Highway 6, and make a left for Banks and Tillamook.

Drive 51.8 miles to the junction with Highway 101 in Tillamook.

Keep straight here for Netarts, Oceanside and Cape Lookout State Park.

After 0.4 miles, make a left on Birch Avenue for the Three Capes Scenic Drive.

In 0.1 miles, turn right on 3rd Street.

Drive 1.4 miles and make a right onto Bayocean Road.

Proceed 5.3 miles along the south shore of Tillamook Bay, and turn left for the Cape Meares Loop (Bayshore Drive).

Continue up for 2.0 miles, and then make a right onto Lighthouse Road.

Park near a sign on the right for Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint and National Wildlife Refuge.


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Oregon Hikers Field Guide is built as a collaborative effort by its user community. While we make every effort to fact-check, information found here should be considered anecdotal. You should cross-check against other references before planning a hike. Trail routing and conditions are subject to change. Please contact us if you notice errors on this page.

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