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Highway 101: Cannon Beach to Neahkahnie, North Oregon Coast, Oregon
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Highway 101: Cannon Beach to Neahkahnie

US 101 · Cannon Beach → Neahkahnie

Leisurely10.4 mi15 min1,500 ft climbHigh point ≈ 600 ftOne way
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The drive

US 101 runs south from Cannon Beach past Arch Cape and through its tunnel, into the forest of Oswald West State Park, then across the face of Neahkahnie Mountain on a ledge high above the ocean. It's 10.4 miles in about 15 minutes.

The road was cut into the cliffs in the 1930s, and the Neahkahnie section has several viewpoints. The drive ends on the mountain just above Manzanita.

Along the way

  1. Cannon Beach (Tolovana Park)
  2. Arch Cape
  3. Neahkahnie (Manzanita)
Elevation
1,500 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 600 ft
Cannon BeachNeahkahnie
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
Cannon BeachNeahkahnie
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Pullouts on Neahkahnie Mountain are the places to stop for the view south; use them rather than the shoulder.
  • The Neahkahnie ledge has several viewpoints; the pullouts on the mountain are the place to stop.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check ODOT TripCheck: road conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long is the drive from Cannon Beach to Neahkahnie?

US 101 from Cannon Beach to Neahkahnie is 10.4 miles and takes about 15 minutes.

Is there a tunnel on Highway 101 near Cannon Beach?

Yes, US 101 goes through a tunnel at Arch Cape.

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