Washington's Olympic Coast is the natural coastline more primitive in the 48 contiguous United States. Part of an ecosystem that stretches from Oregon to Alaska, with a rainforest that rarely sees freezing temperatures in winter or above 80 degrees in the summer.

This trip, to be surrounded by a temperate rainforest, with the possibility of views of wildlife, plants and trees, piles of Sea Island and the ocean is changing, in tide pools, provides a unique experience, rarely found elsewhere.

Travel is mostly on beaches and rocky shores, with the exception of a promontory of a few trails. The site includes sections of sand, stones, rocks, logs and forest trails. Navigation is simple, but rising water of the tide You can cut off.

Current tide tables and maps showing the headland trails and trailheads are published in coastal ranger stations. Know when the tides occur and be aware that offshore winds or the storms can cause tidal tide tables above indicate, impassable roads, even at low tide.

Headland trails, marked by orange targets and black lead on points that can not be rounded to the coast. They receive minimal maintenance and are generally steep and muddy. Some roads have fixed ropes promontory sand and scales up to help.

Also, beware of slippery rocks and logs can be slippery, unstable and can tip or roll. Vibram soles not provide traction on wet rocks or algae covered, so stay low, take short steps and keep your hands free for balance.

As this trip, the first section is ~ 4 miles from Rialto Beach Trail, along the beach and through the hole in the wall just before Cape Johnson, where to find the Field 1. From camp 1 up North ~ 4 miles around Cape Johnson (Attempt at low tide, requires major leaps of rock) to Cedar Creek and Camp 2. Cedar Creek is a excellent fly fishing and because the field is in a national park do not need licenses.

Hike from Camp 2 ~ 7 miles north beyond the commemoration Norway and just before the yellow Banking to Camp 3 (there are plenty of campsites within the forest edge).

From Camp 3, continue past the yellow banks for ~ 3 miles to Sand Point and Camp 4. This section can be rounded at medium tide through rock tunnels at the north end of the beach Yellow Banks (there are several camps along the beach within the forest edge).

Form Field 4, continue to head north to Sand Point beach, where you'll find the scoring for the promenade of Ozette Ranger Station and home. This last section in terms of area in which the Point beach is ~ 3 miles long. Because Sand Point receives a large amount of day trippers and is currently limited to fire, some people prefer to stay longer at banks and yellow combines the last 2 days of excursions up a long yellow last day of banks to Ozette Ranger Station.

This final stage of trip is mostly along a moss-covered walkway through a jungle like forest with a few bridges to cross streams and benches for rest stops. Navigation is simple, the only clear path is on the promenade. The road receives regular maintenance, but with so much rain (140 to 167 inches per year) tables yet can be done, so watch out for broken boards and items used (bring rain gear).

The proposed timetable above is only a suggestion, based on the experience of travel and can be altered by weather conditions, tide changes, or individual preferences. There are many other campsites along the route or on the beach. Although, be aware of the high tide line on the beach or camping can wake up in the ocean.

There are permits and usage fees desert, so for current prices and directions check out the website of the Park Service:

Site Web
Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center
600 E. Park Avenue. Port Angeles, WA 98,382
(360) 452-0300
Ozette Ranger Station Lake Ozette, WA
(360) 963-2725

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