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Cape Disappointment State Park - Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
Southwest Washington
updated 6 months ago
The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse trail offers beautiful views with some muddy sections reported. Parking can be a challenge, with the main lot being full and requiring overflow parking at the ranger station, adding a short walk to the trailhead as of March 7, 2026. A new, less difficult path to Dead Man's Cove has been established, though it may still be challenging for those with mobility issues. The trail itself is generally in good condition and snow-free as of January 2, 2026, with no bugs reported around that time. The lighthouse is noted as being cool and impressive, especially the North lighthouse.
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What hikers ask about Cape Disappointment State Park - Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
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The main parking lot can fill up, potentially requiring visitors to park at the ranger station and walk approximately 0.5 miles to the trailhead, as reported on March 7, 2026.
The trail is generally in good condition with some muddy spots reported. There is now an easier way to access Dead Man's Cove, though it may still be difficult for those with mobility issues.
The trail was reported as snow-free as of January 2, 2026, and no bugs were reported during that same period.
Dead Man's Cove was previously closed but now has a more accessible route, although it might not be suitable for individuals with mobility challenges. An earlier report from September 21, 2025 also mentions exploring Dead Man's Cove as a gorgeous little beach.
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Older6 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
Got to the trailhead parking lot around 13:30 and the parking lot was completely full, be ready to park down at the ranger station and do the short 0.5 mile walk up the road. Trail was in great condit...
Older8 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
I feel really dumb that I didn’t know there were two lighthouses! We went to the original one first and it looks like it’s feeling its age. The North one is much more impressive IMO. Dead Man’s Cove i...
Older8 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
It’s always lovely to get out and see the views from this trail.
Older8 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
Beautiful views!
Older12 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
Last minute detour from Oregon coast back to Seattle - decided to check out this trail as dead man’s cove has been closed for many years and I wanted to check it out. So fun to explore with my daughte...
Older12 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
I hiked this with my husband as part of our 33rd anniversary outing. We parked in the lot near the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. We were there early enough to go into the center so we did that fi...
Older13 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
After setting up camp we walked to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center which was 0.2 mile and a 68 foot gain from the parking area. The Center was closing in 30 minutes so the $5:00 fee was waiv...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
Loved this hike! Every view was spectacular. We hiked up to the interpretive center (which we skipped because we had the dogs with us) and admired the views of the lighthouse. The forested trail was b...
Older20 months ago
Southwest Washington
Spent the day hiking several trails in this pretty pretty park, thus being one. Not a lot of parking spaces so word to the wise there. Still, beautiful views and a nice hidden cove.