Astoria Column – Cathedral Tree loop from Astoria

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Astoria Column – Cathedral Tree loop from Astoria

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Astoria Column – Cathedral Tree loop from Astoria

00:53

2.90km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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36 m

Astoria Column

Highlight • Monument

Co-built by the Great Northern Railway in 1926, the structure is a must-see for anyone passing by Astoria. Once you have climbed the 164 steps, you have a 360° panoramic view of the very best quality.

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1.02 km

Cathedral Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Cathedral Tree is a 300-year-old giant Sitka spruce nestled in the forested hillside. It's 8.5 feet in diameter, over 200 feet high, and has impressive buttress-like roots that can …

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1.30 km

Cathedral Tree Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is beautiful, well-maintained, and lined with coltsfoot and skunk cabbage. The path starts with a wide gravel path and ascends under the canopy of Sitka spruce, western hemlock, …

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2.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

142 m