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Backpack the Olympic Coast
La Push, Washington
5.0
10 mi
/ 1028 ft gain
Starting at Third Beach trailhead, hike 1.5 miles through lush forests to Third Beach. Once at Third Beach, follow the trail until you find a latter to pull yourself up the bluff. Continue to meander again through the forest before descending back down to a little cove of Taylor Point. Make sure you have the tide tables with you here as you could wait for hours until low tide to cross. Again, y...
Camp at Third Beach
La Push, Washington
5.0
1.2 mi
/ -300 ft gain
Third Beach trailhead is off of La Push road and is 4 hours outside of Seattle anyway you cut it. Two options once you're on the peninsula: Drive up from the south for awesome ocean views around Kalaloch, or drive down from the north and be blown away by Lake Crescent. Give yourself time too, because you'll want to pull over. Getting to the trail head is really half the fun.Once you're there, ...
Backpack to Toleak Point
La Push, Washington
4.8
17 mi
/ 250 ft gain
Start off hiking down to the very popular Third Beach, starting from the Third Beach TH near La Push, WA. Once down at the beach, push on beyond the sometimes crowded beach and enter one of the most amazing places in WA.Be careful of tides (check the charts!) and be comfortable scrambling up and down slippery muddy trails (there are handlines of decent quality). What you gain for all the hard w...
Third Beach to Hoh River
Forks, Washington
15.32 mi
/ 2116 ft gain
Third Beach to Hoh River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Forks, Washington.
Third Beach Trail to Taylor Point
Forks, Washington
5.41 mi
/ 1175 ft gain
Third Beach Trail to Taylor Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Forks, Washington.
Camp at Second Beach in Olympic NP
Forks, Washington
1.4 mi
Second Beach is recognized as one of Olympic National Park’s crown jewels, and its views and surroundings don’t disappoint. It's a great place to spend a night but it can also be done as just a day trip if you wish.To access the beach, you’ll need to make an easy 0.7-mile with minimal elevation change (~100 feet). Once there, scout out a good spot along the beach to set up camp, and enjoy some ...
Rialto Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall
Forks, Washington
4.3
3.35 mi
/ 66 ft gain
Start at the very well kept parking lot at the end of Mora Road outside of La Push, Washington. There is no clearly marked trail to get to the sea stacks that are in all the pictures. It's about a mile hike down the beach to them. Although it is short, the hike can be difficult as the beach is made up of very loose rocks, and you will end up sliding sideways with every step you take.
About ha...
Rialto Beach to the Sea Stacks
Forks, Washington
4.7
1.06 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Before you start this hike, you'll need to pick up a permit at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles, WA - (360) 565-3100. The trail itself starts at Rialto Beach, which is at the end of Mora Road in La Push. There's a large parking lot for overnight campers so there shouldn't be any issues finding a spot.
Once you start heading north along the beach, there's no trail. The first no...
Backpack to Chilean Memorial
Forks, Washington
4 mi
/ 50 ft gain
Backpacking on the Olympic Coast is an awesome way to spend a weekend. The scenery is rugged and wild. Many groups stop at the first camping areas available, but if you want less people and more scenery, keep going. Seals, Bald Eagles, Sea Otters, and other wildlife are common further up the beach.These are the trip notes to go several miles (approximately 4) up the beach, to an area known as C...
Places to stay
Forks, Washington
Kalaloch
Overview
Kalaloch Campground is located on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park, on a high bluff adjacen...
Port Angeles, Washington
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
Camping and RV sites underneath the stunning Olympic Peninsula Sky.While you’re here, be sure to hike through dense, old-growth rainfores...
From $25 / night
Port Angeles, Washington
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground
Overview
Located along the Sol Duc River, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground is on the "edge of the backcountry in the heart of the Ol...
Port Angeles, Washington
Lake Crescent Lodge
Unwind and explore nature as you step back in time.Comfortable and spacious guest rooms are nestled among the giant fir and hemlock trees...
From $181 / night
Port Angeles, Washington
Log Cabin Resort
The resort is also home to a great restaurant, should you get hungry, a general store (beer, wine, sandwiches, ice cream, candy, seasonal...
From $148 / night
Quinault, Washington
Lake Quinault Lodge
A grand lakeside lodge suspended in time.At the lodge you can unwind in front of the enormous fireplace, curl up with a good book by the ...
From $281 / night
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