Backpack - Shi Shi Beach

We'll meet at 6am - Olympic National Park Ranger Station: 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362

Each car will need an America the Beautiful Pass or a receipt for the park entrance fee. The parking near the Shi Shi trailhead (private parking is required for overnight & will cost approx $10/night) will also require a Makah Recreation Permit $20

Janette lives in Sequim & Jacqui is planning to camp the night prior at Dungeness Recreation Area (first come, first served campsites - no reservations required).  You are welcome to camp also.  

Cars can be parked and left overnight at the ONP Ranger Station.

We will backpack through and alongside coastal forest, rocky cliffs and the wild Pacific coast on a relatively well-maintained route. The route is technically flat, but sometimes requires the use of ropes or makeshift ladders to climb up and over high rocky bluffs on the beach. Be prepared for scrambling over large boulders, sliding on kelp-laden rocks, and wading through tide pools. The views of the mighty Pacific, as well as the occasional bald eagle soaring between seastacks and arches make this scene considered by many to be the most beautiful coastal view in Washington. There is a water crossings on our route at the Ozette River and it will be forded at low tide. 

This trip is weather dependent, both for enjoyment's sake and to ensure a safe river crossing.  Participants may unfortunately loss their camping permit fees if the permits are fully issued and hence un-refundable and the trip is cancelled a few days ahead. 

* should we need to cancel this trip we are planning to reschedule this trip on May 11-13