Neahkahnie Mt loop is a sweet little hike for great view. Indian named it Ne (“place of”) and Ekahni (“supreme deity”). We parked in a pull out on the road, half way between Tillamook and Seaside (0.2 miles south of milepost 40). There's a trail sign, going switch back among thimbleberries (no berries). 400' till the top at 1600'. The last 100' is steep. View is excellent, especially considering the short effort: only about 50 minutes. Coming down to the other side on a gravel road, and then walking along hwy 101 back to the car. Total distance is shy of 6 miles.
On the way back, we stopped by Hug Point (Keith's suggestion), to enjoy the beach. I took my shoes off and walk north (wade through water) to another small beach. A family was cooking, and camping there, where a small stream running down to the beach. Quite lovely.Again Keith suggested stoppy by Cannon Beach for food. I'm glad that we couldn't find a parking spot, so we came back early.
8 people 2 cars today.
