Take a magical stroll down the Hobbit Trail that winds through Carl G Washburne Memorial Park just outside between Florence and Yachats. While walking through the coastal forest, keep your eyes open to the sky for birds and maybe, if you’re lucky, even some fairies hiding in the trail’s many nooks and tunnels.
This easy-going hike is just a little over a half mile each way, ending at Hobbit Beach. You also have the option to branch off this trail to one that ends at the Heceta Head Lighthouse, the brightest light on the Oregon Coast.
You’ll see an abundance of flora, including Sitka Spruce and rhododendrons. Run your hands along the leaves of lavish foliage and moss covered tree stumps to feel just like a hobbit journeying through the Shire. The Hobbit Trail leads to a beautiful secluded beach with tidepools, seashells and rocks covered with barnacles.
The trailhead is located 12 miles North of Florence and 15 miles South of Yachats on Hwy 101. There’s a small turnout just north of Heceta Head State Park that is easy to miss so keep your eyes open so you don’t miss this unique trail that makes you feel like you’ve entered a portal to a faraway place.
