Trip
Backpack - Shi Shi Beach and Cape Flattery
ALUMNI BACKPACK for graduates from the B3 course. The trip is open to B3 alumni only until April 30 and then available to any qualified member (Please inquire through a Leader Permission Only email). With a long desolate beach, stunning views of the ocean and the Point of the Arches rock features, Shi Shi Beach is one of the most beautiful locations in Washington. An easy to moderate backpack of 4 miles and 200 feet of elevation gain to Petroleum Creek, where we will camp for two days.
Contacts
- Sat, May 16, 2026 — Mon, May 18, 2026
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 200 ft
- Pace: 1.5
- 2 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sat, Dec 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
- Fri, May 1, 2026
- Thu, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
The trail to Shi Shi Beach is a fairly flat 2.0 mi until the 150-foot descent down the bluff to the beach. In the rainy season this section of the trail can be quite muddy. Hiking under 2.0 miles south along the beach brings you to Petroleum creek to camp.
- The parking lot at the trailhead is for day use only. A recreation permit from the Makah Nation is required to access the beach. The permit can be purchased at several locations in Neah Bay.
- Overnight parking is available at one of the houses just before the trailhead parking lot. As of 2025, the cost was $30 to $40 to park for two days. Bring cash to pay for this parking.
- A backcountry camping permit is required for overnight stays. Obtain it from the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. The leader will obtain the permit.
- A hard-sided food container like a bear canister is required to store your food, garbage, and scented items on overnight stays.
- Learn about tides before you go to make your travel along the beach safe.
TBD
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