This page was last modified on 5 December 2020, at 23:49. The difficulty is in the elevation gain (over 500 feet) in both directions. We found ourselves alone on Hobbit Beach and wandered south in the direction of Heceta Head. Immediately you will find a signed trail junction, where you should walk left to stay on the Hobbit Trail and get to the beach, or walk right if youâd like a longer hike to Heceta Head. After 2.5 miles the trail emerges at an upper parking lot located alongside Highway 101. To further explore the area, walk down the lighthouse road, passing a hidden cove, to pass a garage (now a giftshop) and reach the assistant lightkeeper’s house, built in 1893. Switchback three more times, and head down through dense, dark spruce forest. Hikers are rewarded with ocean views and the chance ⦠The distance is about 4 miles round trip to Heceta Lighthouse from the trailhead on 101. A short spur leads to a view over shallow Beaver Lake. Reach wide sandy Hobbit Beach, and head south, getting views of Heceta Head and, looking back, to Cape Perpetua. But it was absolutely gorgeous, so green and lush, and the views are breath taking! But for the best scenery in my humble opinion, cross the highway from the parking lot and head toward the beach on the Hobbit Trail. He has been blogging since 2011 & created That Oregon Life as a passion in 2013. Watch for a pullout with a small parking lot, then cross the highway (carefully!) October 9, 2009 - Bill&Janie. Trailhead: Hobbit Trail Trailhead (turnout on Highway 101 a little north of Heceta Head) Miles: 1 mile round trip to the beach. From the lighthouse, you can look south to the Devils Elbow, Devils Elbow Beach, and the Cape Creek Bridge, one of several magnificent coastal bridges designed by engineer Conde McCullough. Heceta Head Trail, Oregon is a moderate 1 1/2 mile hike to Heceta Lighthouse. After a short descent, the trail forks left to Haceda Head and right to Hobbit Beach. Just off the Oregon coast near Florence, you will find this short but gorgeous hike from Hobbit Beach to Heceta Head. Year round, the Heceta Head Lightstation offers a Bed and Breakfast for the romantic and adventurous traveler. Just off the Oregon coast near Florence, you will find this short but gorgeous hike from Hobbit Beach to Heceta Head. A false trail leads up to a restoration area; keep left to switchback down three times and get an eye-level view to the first order Fresnel lens of the Heceta Head Lighthouse. Follow the road back to Highway 101 and use the below guidance for continuing south. If you are coming from Florence you will travel 12 miles north on Highway 101. Keep rising to the high point of the trail before dropping to switchback four times, and then take a steep flight of steps. Go right here, and drop above a leafy bowl of salal and Sitka spruce. Switchback three more times, and then make an undulating traverse to the junction with the Heceta Head Trail: this is just a few yards from Highway 101 and the Hobbit Beach Trailhead - you'll be returning here to complete the loop. The trail traverses up and takes a couple flights of steps to switchback six times under older multi-limbed spruces cradling beds of leathery polypody ferns. The trail rises in secondary spruce forest with a carpet of feather moss and silk-moss. After a short distance the trail forks. If you are coming from Yachats you will go 15 miles south. View from Hobbit Beach Trail heading toward Heceta Head . The trail is west of the road. The road passes the Heceta Head Trail, which switchbacks numerous times up over the headland to the Hobbit Beach Trailhead, whence you can hike down to Hobbit Beach (see ⦠Fortunately, the trails here are easy and spectacular. This was originally a duplex for the two assistant lightkeepers and their families. Trail routing and conditions are subject to change. Pass above a deep gully carved by China Creek, and reach the campground entrance road for Washburne State Park. The trailhead for the Hobbit Trail will begin at a humble parking pull-out just north of the Heceta Head State Park, and you will need to watch closely as you can easily miss it. From where you pick up the Hobbit Trail to the beach, itâs actually quite short â a 1/2 mile is all. Switchback up twice into a dense thicket of rhododendron, salal, and evergreen huckleberry. Cross a small creek, and see emergency locator number 93 at the bluffs. A paved trail takes you through a picturesque woodland of twisted shore pine and Sitka spruce to reach the parking area. Located on the Oregon coast near Florence, The Hobbit Trail is just as magical as its name implies. You will basically park across the highway at the China Creek Trailhead. Subscribe to our newsletter to download our free tour guide. Oregon Hikers Field Guide is built as a collaborative effort by its user community. When he is not sharing all the best parts of Oregon online, he is out looking for a new place to explore. This hiking journey begins on the Valley Trail at Carl G. Washburne State Park and follows China Creek to a meadow. You’ll soon cross Blowout Creek and pass some low rocks on the shoreline, often a resting place for the ubiquitous gulls. Use extreme⦠If you would like to do some hiking while you are at Heceta Head Lighthouse, the trail I would recommend that you explore is the Hobbit Trail from Hobbit Beach to the lighthouse. 2018 03 17 Heceta Head Lighthouse to Hobbit Trail - YouTube The trail is uphill most of the way, and if it has rained this part can become slippery. The road at Heceta Head goes around "The Devil's Elbow," down a small hill, and straightens out. Follow a sandy trail into a rhododendron/huckleberry/salal thicket shaded by shore pines, and bear right at a false junction. Sweet Creek Falls Trail. Just as it straightens out, start to look for a small parking area on ⦠As many hikers have said, this trail is just magical, and you may even see a gnome pop out at any minute. At a junction with an unofficial trail, keep left to hike above a sedge swamp and descend to another footbridge over salmonberry-verged China Creek in a grassy opening. Don't miss out on discovering the best spots in Yellowstone park. This steep, winding path leads up and over Heceta Head. This easy, 1-mile (round trip) hike will lead you though a lush, ancient forest before opening up onto a secret beach. After exploring Hobbit Beach, you will take Hobbit Trail back to the sign at the trailhead, and head up the hill to Heceta Head Lighthouse. South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head Lane County ... it seemed very fresh.There was a dead Brown Pelican just south of the Hobbit Trail junction on the beach.read more. A short spur leads to a view over shallow Beaver Lake. When you reach the junction with the China Creek Trail, go right. Generally clean; only about 1 bag of debris, 90% ocean-based. This Easy, Enchanting Hike In Oregon Will Lead You To A Hidden Beach. Descend gradually on the wide Valley Trail in a spruce/hemlock forest with evergreen huckleberry in the understory. Heceta Head (say huh-SEE-tuh) honors Bruno de Heceta, the Portuguese captain of a Spanish ship, who first sighted the cape in 1775. A spur leads right to a viewpoint. Saturday, March 9, 2019 . Watch for the junction with the Heceta Head Trail. The China Creek Loop passes over a ridge crest and switchbacks down six times under older spruce trees to cross a footbridge over China Creek. Take the paved trail past the restrooms through a tunnel of stunted Sitka spruce and shore pine. Descend gradually on the wide Valley Trail in a spruce/hemlock forest with evergreen huckleberry in the understory. You will see the roadside parking approximately .5 miles from Heceta Head Lighthouse Scenic State Viewpoint (formerly known as Devils Elbow State Park). by CoastView | Nov 5, 2019 Go to Hobbit Beach Hobbit Beach is a secluded strand located just north of Heceta Head, about 13 miles (21 km) north of Florence and 12.5 miles (20 km) south of Yachats, Oregon. From where you pick up the Hobbit Trail to the beach, itâs actually quite short â a 1/2 mile is all. One hiker, a girl with a really great blog at hikeoregon.net, took a great shot of some faces that have been carved on the side of the dunes. The inland return loop, using the Valley and China Creek Trails, takes you back to your car through deep mossy woods. Sweet Creek Falls is one of the best hikes near Florence, Oregon that is ⦠And, frankly, the Heceta Head Lighthouse trail is more beautiful, but the Hobbit Trail did live up to its name with some very cool hiking as well, including the famed Hobbit hole ⦠Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The 1894 lighthouse has recently been restored to look more like its original self, and there are tours given all year (although they no longer take visitors up to the lens). While it’s a short walk up to the lighthouse from the parking area at Devils Elbow Beach (See the Heceta Head Hike), you can enjoy more of this part of the coast by beginning your hike at Carl G. Washburne State Park. The Heceta Head Trail is centrally located in the Siuslaw National Forest just north of Heceta Head and 10 miles south of Cape Perpetua. The trail continues on for 2 miles total and takes you all the way to hobbit beach. The route to the Heceta Head Lighthouse is actually a combination of two hiking trails. The beach can be accessed via the Hobbit Trail that begins in a Sitka spruce forest and leads to the base of dramatic coastal cliffs. This is where the Hobbit Trail, part of the Oregon Coast Trail, leads up from the beach. swoodson/Tripadvisor. In the month of May, migrating gray whales swim close to shore here, and this is a good vantage point to spot sea birds, such as brown pelicans, common murres, and gulls. Not far into the hike you will discover a signed trail junction, where you’ll want to walk left to stay on the Hobbit Trail which will lead you to a beautiful secluded beach. Return to the junction of the Heceta Head Trail and the Hobbit Trail, and head out to Highway 101 and the Hobbit Beach Trailhead. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. You have to watch your footing so if you hurry, you’ll miss the sylvan grandeur. Which brings me to the other option...you can hike to this beach from the Heceta Head Lighthouse as well (see my review for the lighthouse for more info and pics)...or hike to the lighthouse from here. Please. The trail passes two dark forest ponds, the second one with a small population of water lilies. Tyler Willford is a native to Oregon and is currently living in the Eugene area. Colorful sandstone cliffs form a backdrop to the beach. The Hobbit Trail Summary See Pictures of this Hike Directions: On Hwy 101, travel North of Florence past Heceta Head. Important: the trail head is across highway 101 from the trail head sign. You can start your hike at the beach or at a trailhead that is located on Oregon Coast highway 101. Elevation Gain: almost 1000 ft. Notes: Trailhead can fill up easily on a nice day. The trail is accessible from Hobbit Trailhead, located right along highway 101 - about 12.5 miles north of Florence, Oregon. @media (min-width: 300px){[data-css="tve-u-15e1e016c46b0d"] { margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css="tve-u-05e1e016c46b08"] { background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css="tve-u-35e1e016c46b10"]:hover button { border-color: rgb(188, 168, 243) rgb(188, 168, 243) rgb(43, 107, 159) !important; border-bottom-width: 4px !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; background-color: rgb(14, 14, 14) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css="tve-u-35e1e016c46b10"] button { border-bottom: 4px solid rgb(38, 100, 153); border-radius: 4px; border-top-color: rgb(221, 222, 222); border-right-color: rgb(221, 222, 222); border-left-color: rgb(221, 222, 222); font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal !important; padding: 18px !important; background-image: none !important; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; margin-top: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css="tve-u-25e1e016c46b0e"]:hover input { border: 1px solid rgb(116, 116, 116) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css="tve-u-25e1e016c46b0e"]:hover input, :not(#tve) [data-css="tve-u-25e1e016c46b0e"]:hover input::placeholder { color: rgb(57, 57, 57) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css="tve-u-25e1e016c46b0e"] input { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2em; border: 1px solid rgb(220, 220, 220); margin-top: 0px !important; background-image: none !important; padding: 18px !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; }}.tve-leads-conversion-object .thrv_heading h1,.tve-leads-conversion-object .thrv_heading h2,.tve-leads-conversion-object .thrv_heading h3{margin:0;padding:0}.tve-leads-conversion-object .thrv_text_element p,.tve-leads-conversion-object .thrv_text_element h1,.tve-leads-conversion-object .thrv_text_element h2,.tve-leads-conversion-object .thrv_text_element h3{margin:0}Do you LOVE Oregon? Stay left at the junction and climb 1.2 miles. ... We'll take the Hobbit Trail to the beach, and then return over the same route to the parking lot. We really appreciate all the support and the donation, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The short, younger trees and shrubs will make you feel you've become a hobbit. SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AND IMMEDIATELY GET 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER, AND THE BEST OF OREGON WEEKLY. The Hobbit Trail is downhill from the parking area and will be entirely uphill climb on the return. While we make every effort to fact-check, information found here should be considered anecdotal. From the Heceta Head Lighthouse there is access to Hobbit Beach with ⦠When the tides are right, this beach is one of the best places to find sand dollars on the Central Oregon Coast. There is a really nice walking trail, although a bit uphill, that takes you to Hobbit Beach, which is a great place for a beach walk. You’ll eventually come to the Heceta Head Lighthouse, which offers personal tours every 20 minutes. The Heceta Head Lighthouse shines the brightest beam on the Oregon Coast, and it was also the last lighthouse built in the system. The end of the trail will take you underneath thick bushes, which creates a little tunnel â perfect for kids and hobbits. The beach, of course, is a perfect spot to relax, but the real adventure is wandering through the gorgeous forest. Reach a ridge crest, and continue up to a bench and viewpoint over Hobbit Beach through the trees. ⦠Traverse up and switchback to drop again into another bowl. The lighthouse here was the last of Oregonâs dozen coastal lighthouses to be built. The trail starts to climb in earnest to ⦠Hobbit Trail Near Florence J We / Flickr. This 7-mile, forested trail network is part of the Oregon Coast Trail. You'll find the trailhead for Hobbit Trail north of Heceta Head. Cross over Highway 101 to the west side of the road and start down the Hobbit Trail, which leads to the beach. Allow yourself at least a couple of hours to appreciate the beauty. There's a small parking area on the east side of the highway, but the trail starts on the west side. You should cross-check against other references before planning a hike. Hood Turns The Hill Into A Dance Floor. If you are looking for more easy hikes, don’t miss this article for other beautiful places to explore in Oregon! Heceta Head and Hobbit Trail Hike. I felt like I was walking through the Shire in LOTR! © 2021 | That Oregon Life LLC | All rights reserved, Hike The Magical Hobbit Trail To a Secluded Oregon Beach. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. mdi-home-outline Go Home Brochures and Maps; News Media; Contact; Commenting Guidelines; Find us on Facebook Do you LOVE Oregon? The trail down to the beach affords one or two more expansive views of the ocean, but the real pleasure of this trail is wandering through the interior forest. Just as you cross the road to escape traffic, you will immerse yourself into a deep and luscious coastal forest, lined with Sitka spruce and rhododendrons. Hiking Near Heceta Head Lighthouse. The views from the front yard take in the Cape Creek Bridge and picturesque Devils Elbow Beach as well as Conical Rock, part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Heceta Head Lighthouse to Hobbit Beach is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Florence, Oregon that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Carl G. 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The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. On Hobbit Beach, you may come across seashells and dead crabs, and to the side of the hill, you’ll discover tide pools and lots of rocks with barnacles on them. Then sign up for our Newsletter and get Updates on Events, Places to Explore, Discounts, Giveaways and More!Sign Up. That will be a distance of about four miles over well maintained trails. Turn left, and walk out to Highway 101, which you'll cross (carefully) to enter the day use area. The original chief lightkeeper’s house also once stood in this picket-fenced yard, but when the light was electrified, three keepers became unnecessary, and the house was sold as surplus and demolished in 1940. Its completion in 1894 filled the gap between the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and the Umpqua River Lighthouse south of Reedsport. Make one more switchback down to the main path/road bed that leads to the lighthouse. It was an absolutely fascinating hike! Going right here will be a longer hike to Heceta Head. Continue up past a garage, which now hosts a gift shop, and look to your left down into a hidden cove. to start your adventure. The trailhead for the Hobbit Trail will begin at a humble parking pull-out just north of the Heceta Head State Park, and you will need to watch closely as you can easily miss it. In light of COVID-19, many attractions featured on That Oregon Life are temporarily closed. Several trails are easily accessed from this trailhead, including one on the inland side of the highway that passes by a few ponds. 2009 . Return to the junction of the Heceta Head Trail and the Hobbit Trail, and head out to Highway 101 and the Hobbit Beach Trailhead. Here you'll find Cape Creek Cove, which offers a small beach and scenic views of Heceta Head and the Cape Creek Bridge. If you’d like to explore more after Hobbit Beach, you can take the 2-mile trail to the left of the sign to Heceta Head Lighthouse. Note the mouth of the trail is at marker 93 (you canât miss the large metal sign). Allow yourself at least a couple of hours to appreciate the beauty. The trail to the beach is short and shady, and you'll start by meandering through moss-covered Sitka spruce along fern-lined trails. 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The hike back up to the freeway is much harder, so save some energy. The existing house is now a bed and breakfast inn operated by National Forest concessionaires. Then you'll cross a truss footbridge over Blowout Creek and hike through a small sedge swamp. Continue your descent in a salmonberry/false lily-of-the-valley understory to reach the north side of the headland. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The route follows wide Hobbit Beach and picks up trails that wind through the spruce forest to the headland’s ridge crest before dropping to the lighthouse area. There are several options...you can just do the Hobbit Beach Trail itself which is about 1/2 mile long...I canât speak to the parking area or entrance for this one though bc I came from the lighthouse. Parking is limited and the closest restrooms are at the Heceta Head Lighthouse. Highly recommend doing the while hike but be aware that itâs 4 miles total with just over 1,000 feet elevation gain...but youâll do ⦠There's very little and awkward parking. Two oil houses greet you first (Oil stores were separated in case of an explosion), the second one now a small museum. This trail is mostly uphill, and if it rains part of this trail part of this gorgeous trail can be slippery. Emerging from this magical tunnel onto Hobbit Beach, you will see to the south the towering walls of Heceta Head, where sea stars and anemones cling to rock walls and a few small tidepools delight the careful observer. Pierwsza, doÅÄ Åatwa czÄÅÄ prowadzi z parkingu do latarni morskiej Heceta Head Lighthouse. And, frankly, the Heceta Head Lighthouse trail is more beautiful, but the Hobbit Trail did live up to its name with some very cool hiking as well, including the famed Hobbit hole portion that opens onto the beach: Potem szlak pnie siÄ powyżej latarni, na którÄ
można sobie spojrzeÄ z góry. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. We didn't realize this and couldn't find it at first. 4 miles round trip to Heceta Head. We feel it's hugely important to our local economy to still support local business and travel, please keep these places in mind for when this passes. If youâd like to explore more after Hobbit Beach, you can take the 2-mile trail to the left of the sign to Heceta Head Lighthouse. Head up through a tunnel of salal and into moss-carpeted spruce woods. The Heceta Lighthouse Trail continues behind the lighthouse and descends steeply on its way to Washburne campground and the beach. Then sign up for our Newsletter and get Updates on Events, Places to Explore, Discounts, Giveaways and More! Heceta Head Lighthouse Trail is a 0.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Florence, Oregon that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. 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