Tucked away on the far edge of Sauvie Island, Warrior Rock Lighthouse is a wonderful hidden gem in Oregon. This historic lighthouse is surrounded by beautiful scenery, and can be reached on a peaceful 6-mile hike. Check it out:
Warrior Rock Lighthouse was first lit in 1889, though it was rebuilt in 1930. At 25 feet tall, it’s the smallest lighthouse in the state – and it’s still in use today.
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To get there, you can either take a boat from the nearby town of Saint Helens, or you can take a gorgeous 6-mile hike right up to the base of the lighthouse.
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Beginning at the Warrior Point Trailhead, this out-and-back hike is roughly 3 miles each way. A dirt path winds through a cottonwood forest beside the river all the way to the edge of Sauvie Island, where you’ll find the little white lighthouse. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way!
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The trail is open year round, but can be muddy at different times of the year. Don’t forget to pick up a Sauvie Island day pass on your way to the trailhead.
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Check out this aerial video of the lighthouse and surrounding scenery, captured by NoWorries.
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Click here to find the lighthouse on Google Maps. Click here to get directions to the Warrior Point Trailhead.
Check out our wonderful Oregon Coast Lighthouses Road Trip here.
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