Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/09/2024
The trailhead is a cement staircase on Jerome Street leading through the Clatsop Community College campus.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/09/2024
Shortly up, the gravel single track forks left from the campus area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/09/2024
Trails are well signed.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/09/2024
The path crosses a small parking lot on campus before continuing on into the forest.
Shaun Hunter
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07/09/2024
Signed trail at the eastern edge of the parking area.
Shaun Hunter
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07/09/2024
The forested trail is shady and steep.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/09/2024
Lust forest areas are beautiful when dry, though the path might often be wet and muddy.
Shaun Hunter
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07/09/2024
Walking toward the Astoria Column.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/09/2024
The trail is steep, rising about 300 feet over less than a half mile.
Shaun Hunter
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07/09/2024
The forested trail emerges at the bottom of Coxcomb Hill.
Shaun Hunter
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07/09/2024
From the base of the hill, one final steep stretch leads to the Column parking area.
Shaun Hunter
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07/09/2024
Those looking to head to the top can opt to climb 164 steps to the highest point in Astoria.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/09/2024
Views from atop the Astoria Column.