The Little Bird Woman…

Later in the day, Jeff and I return to the south side of Seaside looking for the Tillamook Head Trailhead.

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And then we find out that it’s over 8 miles out and back, with a total of 23 switchbacks one way, to Hiker’s Camp,

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an overnight resting place of 3 cabins with 4 bunks each surrounding a fire ring with a cooking grate, a sheltered picnic table, and bundles of wood available for purchase. (oregonhikers.org)

Continuing to the right, the trail passes WWII bunkers

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and detours to the viewpoint of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.

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But the trail doesn’t end here. It continues to Ecola State Park.

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Well, it’s nearing sunset and even if we had the time, Jeff’s hammy is healing from a tear and my swollen knee makes me paranoid of tripping and falling. But doesn’t this hike sound awesome? I hope to return here sometime soon to “trail this trek” and experience the history, enjoy the scenery, and feel the gratitude of accomplishment.

So… we head back to Avenue U via Sunset Boulevard. (see map above just west of trailhead)

We stop and pullover to watch the birds gathering around an older lady feeding them breadcrumbs. I am reminded of the movie “Mary Poppins” and I snap these pictures on my iPad:

(Notice her walker in the left foreground.)

Tuppence a bag?