Washington

Olympic National Park, Clallam County

Cape Flattery Trail

Cape Loop Rd. Washington 98357

Hike Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
Views: ★★★★☆

Our Rating:

*5 out of 5 stars* The ocean views along this trail are incredibly beautiful and the blue hues of the water are shockingly vibrant. This stop is definitely worth visiting, we really loved this hike!

About the place:

The Cape Flattery Trail is a beautiful 1.5 mile round trip hike that takes you on a boardwalk along the coast of Washington. The walk out to the viewpoints is fairly easy as it’s mostly downhill, but the hike back up can be tiring. This trail does tend to get busy, so it’s best to get here earlier in the day or later in the afternoon. Dogs are welcome on this trail as long as leashed. It’s important to note that you will need to purchase a $20 Makah Reservation Permit that lasts for one year. We purchased our permit at the Makah Tribal Marina on the day of our adventure. If you’re looking for a full list of places to buy the permit, please visit https://makah.com/attractions/recreation-permits/.

How to get there:

The parking lot for Cape Flattery is located on Cape Loop Road in Neah Bay. The Marina where we purchased our permit is about 15 mins from here on Bayview Ave.

 

Places near by:

  • Makah Marina 8.6 miles away (15 mins)

  • Neah Bay Scenic Viewpoint 8.7 miles away (20 mins)

Olympic National Park, Clallam County

Marymere Falls

Lake Crescent Rd. Washington 98363

Hike Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
Views: ★★★☆☆

Our Rating:

*5 out of 5 stars* We really loved this little hike and the waterfall at the end is a great reward! We also enjoyed looking at all the moss and large trees along the way!

About the place:

The hike to Marymere Falls is a beautiful and fairly easy 1.8 mile roundtrip hike that starts out flat and then gradually increases. Be sure to pay attention to the signs as you hike, the trail splits off a few times so it can be easy to go the wrong way. At the end of the trail there’s a gorgeous view of the 90-foot waterfall. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on this trail.

How to get there:

The Marymere Falls Trailhead is located on Lake Crescent Road just off of Olympic Highway 101. You can park in the parking lot next to the Barnes Point Area Restrooms. There are a lot of turns on the Marymere Falls Trail so be sure to pay attention to the signs as you hike.

 

Places near by:

  • Sol Duc Falls 22.6 miles away (40 mins)

  • Forks, WA 36.1 miles away (40 mins)

  • Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center 38.2 miles away (1 hour)

  • Rialto Beach 47.7 miles away (1 hour)

  • La Push Beach 48.7 miles away (1 hour)

  • Hoh Rainforest 49.5 miles away (1 hours)

Olympic National Park, Clallam County

Rialto Beach

Mora Rd. Forks, WA 98331

Our Rating:

*5 out of 5 stars* This is one of my all time favorite places I’ve ever been. The sand on shore has been replaced with the some of the most beautiful little rocks brought in by the waves. Along with that, the views here are truly incredible. I could’ve sat here and stared at this view forever.

About the place:

There’s no hike needed to access Rialto Beach, you just have to park the car and walk over the hill. This is definitely the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen, it’s a must see while visiting the Pacific North West. You’re welcome to bring your dogs on this beach as long they’re leashed, but if you decide to walk the shoreline, dogs are only allowed as far as Ellen Creek. If you choose to, you can take the 3.3 mile round trip hike to the Hole-In-The-Wall but unfortunately you can’t bring you’re dogs on this hike.

Hike Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
Views: ★★★★★

How to get there:

The parking lot for Rialto Beach is located at the end of Mora Road. This beach does tend to draw in the crowds because of it’s beauty so parking can be difficult.

 

Places near by:

  • La Push 11.1 miles away (20 mins)

  • Hoh Rainforest 27.4 miles away (40 mins)

  • Ruby Beach 41.4 miles away (55 mins)

  • Tree of Life 48.2 miles away (1 hours)

Olympic National Park, Clallam County

Ruby Beach

Ruby Beach Rd. Washington 98331

Hike Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
Views: ★★★★★

Our Rating:

*5 out of 5 stars* This is a jaw droppingly beautiful beach to visit. We came early in the morning just when the sun came up and had the place all to ourselves.

About the place:

Ruby Beach is a stunning spot located along the coast of Washington in Olympic National Park. This beach is known for it’s breathtaking views and beautiful rock structures. It’s a huge plus that dogs are also welcome to join you on this adventure.

How to get there:

The parking area for Ruby Beach is located on Ruby Beach Road. From there, there’s a quarter mile trail that takes you down to the beach.

 

Places near by:

  • Tree of Life 7.2 miles away (10 mins)

  • Hoh Rainforest 14 miles away (15 mins)

  • Rialto Beach 41.1 miles away (55 mins)

Olympic National Park, Clallam County

Sol Duc Falls

Sol Duc Rd. Port Angeles, WA 98363

Hike Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
Views: ★★★☆☆

Our Rating:

*4 out of 5 stars* This beautiful waterfall is located at the end of this short busy trail. The views were stunning, especially with all the green but it definitely draws in the crowds!

About the place:

The hike to Sol Duc Falls is an easy 1.6 mile round trip trail, it took us about 15 minutes to get to the falls viewpoint. This trail takes you right over a bridge above the gorge, giving you a gorgeous view of the 48ft tall Sol Duc Falls. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this trial.

How to get there:

The parking lot for this trail is located at the east end of Sol Duc Falls Road. From the parking area, follow the Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail. If you’re able to, try to get here early to beat the crowds!

 

Places near by:

  • Marymere Falls 22.6 miles away (40 mins)

  • Forks, WA 41.4 miles away (50 mins)

Olympic National Park, Clallam County

Tree of Life

Kalaloch Campground A Rd. Forks, WA 98331

Hike Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
Views: ★★★☆☆

About the place:

The Tree of Life is a famous Sitka Spruce Tree that’s suspended 10 feet above the ground by it’s roots along the Washington coast. The ground beneath the tree has slowly eroded away from the incoming waves during high tide and from the small waterfall flowing behind it. You are welcome to brings your pets on this adventure as it’s a dog friendly beach.

Our Rating:

*5 out of 5 stars* The Tree of Life is truly an incredible site to see. It’s a miracle that this tree is still standing and a must see when visiting the Washington Coast!

How to get there:

This famous spot is located right behind the Kalaloch Campground. We opted into staying at the campground so that we could enjoy the view at sunset without having to rush to our next destination. There’s no hike needed to view the Tree of Life, just follow the stairs down to the beach and enjoy the facinating site!

 

Places near by:

  • Ruby Beach 7.2 miles away (11 mins)

  • Rialto Beach 48.2 miles away (1 hours)

  • La Push 49.3 miles away (1 hour)

Hike Difficulty:
★= very easy / ★★= fairly easy / ★★★= medium difficulty / ★★★★ = challenging / ★★★★★ = strenuous

Hike Views:
★ = not very exciting / ★★ = some pretty views / ★★★ = a cool stop / ★★★★ = beautiful views /
★★★★★ = Unbeatable views