Hiking the Indian Beach Trail at Ecola State Park

Zoom in: Find the Indian Beach trailhead at Ecola Point before tackling the nearly 4-mile out-and-back trek.

• The trail winds through fern-carpeted forests of Douglas fir, Western red cedar and Sitka spruce and ends up at the beach at the end.
• There are several spots where the trail skirts up to the edge of the cliff, with panoramic views of the Pacific.

💭 My thought bubble: For a perfect day trip from Portland, grab some lunch and use a beach picnic as motivation to tackle the nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain.

• Just remember to leave no trace.
• As a reward for finishing, treat yourself to a cocktail or a bowl of French onion soup at the Wayfarer in Cannon Beach.