
Trip
Backpack - Shi Shi Beach
Super chill backpack and hang out on the beach at Shi Shi
- Fri, Oct 18, 2024 — Sun, Oct 20, 2024
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Casual
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 200 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2ish
- 7 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
** PLAN:
FRIDAY: I like to mosey my way to the trailhead. Typically I'll wake up and pack up such that I get to Port Angeles around lunchtime, there's a gastropub I really like in Port Angeles. Then after lunch I'll drive the rest of the way to the trailhead, buy the Makah pass in Neah Bay, drive to find parking (there's a ~half mile walk from parking to the TH), hike to the beach, set up camp, hopefully have a campfire, go to bed
SATURDAY: Wake up whenever (I like sleeping pretty late, the beach is way too cozy), have breakfast, go explore tidepools, maybe take a walk as far as we can go depending on when high tide is, come back and chill at the beach the rest of the day, maybe see some bears
SUNDAY: Wake up, hike back to our cars, drive home
Folks that are interested in this trip should be aware that temperatures will probably be cooler and there will probably be some to significant amounts of rain, so there's a good chance we'll be sitting around for hours in cold and rain. I have a tarp and have never had a problem having a fire. Also, this trail is notoriously muddy, I recommend footwear/gaiters that you don't mind getting completely covered in mud. I usually end up having a significant of mud on my pants too.
Bear cans and water *filters* are required. Water treatment is strongly discouraged.
NOTE: this trip will include a fee for the permit, Makah Rec pass, and parking TBD
We will hike at a slow pace, taking frequent breaks - photography is encouraged. To keep the group together we may opt to have the slowest hiker lead.
We will stop for an extended lunch (~20 minutes) or when we get to camp (whichever comes first/as required).
We will break camp and head back to our cars Sunday morning around 9am.
** NOTE ** This trip is *NOT* recommended if:
- you get bored easily - this is a *VERY* chill trip, we won't have a lot of activities, we will be sitting on the beach for many hours
- you prefer to read in your tent the rest of the day once you get in camp (this trip is meant for those that like to be social)
- you like to keep to yourself on a hike and would prefer not to talk to others
- you are awake earlier than 5am and get bored waiting for other folks to wake up
- you don't like, or have problems with, hiking at a slower pace
3-4pm (TBD) Trail head
Shi Shi Beach
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Green Trails Cape Flattery No. 98S
Custom Correct North Olympic Coast - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste