Trip

Day Hike - Clayton Beach

A low tide walk along Clayton Beach reveals sea creatures of all kinds, on and under rocks and among the eel grass beds.

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Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Committee: Seattle Naturalists Committee
Activity Type: Exploring Nature
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 1.2
Elevation Gain: 190 ft
Pace: slow, with frequent stops

Availability: FULL (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (4 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We will meet at 9:30 am at the Lost Lake parking lot. This is across the street from the trailhead to Clayton Beach. There is a sign 400' before the parking lot that says "Lost Lake Day Use Parking 400 ft Ahead". Some may wish to bird on the 1/4 mile trail to Clayton Beach.

Leader's notes

The trip to Clayton Beach requires shoes that are good for the short woodland hike but also a slightly tricky approach to the beach, and an extra pair that are good for wading and clambering over rocks with lots of barnacles. Poles can be helpful. This year it's a minus 3.7 ft tide, so there should be lots to see in the pools and along the beach, among the rocks. Expect to see sea stars, anemones, live sand dollars, crabs, snails, seaweed and more. Recommended guide is "The New Beachcombers Guide to the Pacific Northwest"

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