It’s no secret that the Oregon Coast is an outdoor lover’s paradise, and there is a lovely selection of Cannon Beach hikes to discover this fall! Autumn is the Goldilocks season for exploring nature. The heat of summer has waned, and we’ve yet to feel a cold breeze that comes in the winter months. There’s a crispness in the air, creating the perfect conditions for long walks on the beach, moderate hikes at Ecola State Park, or challenging climbs at Neah-kah-nie Mountain.
There’s an impressive selection of Oregon State Parks near Cannon Beach, offering stunning coastal views of the iconic Haystack Rock and other lesser-known formations. You’ll traverse rocky bluffs in the shade of old-growth trees, follow sandy paths to massive dunes with beachy grasses, or look out on the expansive ocean from mountain tops. During Autumn, these scenes will be peppered with bright fall foliage, creating an even more magical backdrop for your romantic getaways or wellness retreats.
One of the best places to stay on the Oregon Coast for those kinds of getaways is our bed and breakfast in Arch Cape, Oregon. Our charming and elegant “Castle on the Coast” is the ultimate retreat to refresh, relax, and reconnect. We’re within walking distance of some of the best nearby hikes and a beautiful stretch of beach, and our grounds during the fall are stunning. Inside, our Inn is cozy and warm, with intimate guest rooms with fireplaces, ocean views, and so much more. Book your lodging today!
The Best Cannon Beach Hikes to Try This Fall
Whether you’re an avid hiker or someone just starting to explore the beautiful trails, exploring the Oregon Coast on these Cannon Beach hikes is well worth the effort. There’s a route for everyone, from leisurely strolls down the beach to long, challenging treks with significant elevation gain. Cannon Beach offers easy access to some of the Northwest’s most scenic hiking trails.
Here are the best Cannon Beach hikes near our Oregon Coast bed and breakfast:
- Arch Cape Creek Trail: This beautiful trail is accessed in Arch Cape, just minutes from our bed and breakfast. You’ll head across a swinging bridge over Arch Cape Creek, which takes you into the rugged Oregon Coast rainforest of Oswald West State Park.
- Cape Falcon Trail: This 5-mile round-trip hike takes you through dense forests to the tip of Cape Falcon. There, you can enjoy panoramic views of the coastline and, on clear days, spot migrating gray whales. This is one of the most picturesque Cannon Beach hikes!
- Ecola Park to Crescent Beach: This 2.5-mile round-trip hike leads through one of the most popular state parks on the Oregon Coast. Ecola State Park has several hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, lush forests, and historic landmarks. Crescent Beach is pristine and often less populated than the other popular tourist spots in Cannon Beach.
- Short Sand Beach to Devil’s Cauldron: There’s an easy half-mile route to Short Sand Beach, but you can also continue through old-growth forest to the Elk Flats Trail for 1.3 miles and then connect to a short spur trail to reach the sheer cliffs of Devil’s Cauldron, a stunning landmark on the Oregon Coast.
- Hug Point Recreation Area: This short and easy trail allows hikers to explore caves, a small waterfall, and remnants of an old stagecoach road carved into the point. It is accessible during low tide.
- Neah-kah-nie Mountain Trail: This out-and-back hike is 2.7 miles each way; it’s considered a strenuous trek with 1,631 feet of elevation gain. The trail opens up at the top to panoramic coast views, which are well worth the hard work.
- Tillamook Head Trail: This route traverses a cape jutting out into the sea between Seaside and Cannon Beach near Ecola State Park—depending on your skill level, you can attempt nine miles or more along this route on the Oregon Coast.
Cozy & Warm at our Bed and Breakfast on the Oregon Coast
Fall on the Oregon Coast is one of the most beautiful times to explore the best Cannon Beach hikes; depending on the weather, you’ll likely have crisp Autumn days for hiking, biking, and beach explorations. While this is also known as storm-watching season, you may get lucky and watch as the clouds roll in on the horizon and put on a show! You’ll be cozy and warm at our bed and breakfast on the coast, curled up by the fire with a hot drink or glass of wine, under a throw blanket, and seeing it all from the warmth of our Inn.
Our romantic guest rooms are the perfect place for couples to reconnect and relax together on the Oregon Coast. All of our rooms have luxurious hotel-grade amenities, including plush linens, comfortable beds, fine furniture, and elegant en suite baths with Beekman 1802 bath products. Choice rooms have double jacuzzi tubs, gas fireplaces, or a private sauna. These rooms will be a highlight and memorable part of your romantic getaway or wellness retreat on the coast.
Each morning, we treat all our guests to a gourmet, homemade breakfast, always with seasonal and local ingredients whenever possible. The menu changes daily but includes sweet and savory options, and always paired with freshly brewed coffee from Cannon Beaches very own Sleepy Monk Coffee Roasters. We can’t wait to host you this fall for your next romantic getaway on the Oregon Coast. Book your lodging at Arch Cape Inn today!
