Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Summary

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a state park in Pacific City, Oregon, United States. Cape Kiwanda is on the Three Capes Scenic Route, which includes Cape Meares and Cape Lookout. Hiking to the top of Cape Kiwanda allows views of Nestucca Bay to the south and Cape Lookout to the north.

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
A view from Cape Kiwanda
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is located in Oregon
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is located in the United States
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
TypeState public
LocationTillamook County, Oregon
Nearest cityTillamook
Coordinates45°12′59″N 123°58′19″W / 45.2164925°N 123.9720616°W / 45.2164925; -123.9720616[1]

A sea stack, named "Chief Kiwanda rock", is located 12 mile (0.80 km) southwest of the cape. It is one of three features along the Oregon Coast that are called "Haystack Rock",[2] though the one in Cannon Beach is more widely known.

One of the attractions, called the Duckbill, in the park was destroyed by vandals in August 2016.

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References edit

  1. ^ "Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
  2. ^ "Features named Haystack Rock in Oregon". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved June 25, 2011.

External links edit

  • "Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved June 25, 2011.