Trip

Naturalist Trip - Shi Shi Beach

A 2-night 3-day Backpack from Shi Shi Beach to Lake Ozette with Naturalist activities. Second and third days will be moderately strenuous with headlands and rocky beaches. Participants will split the cost of a Shuttle from the Lake Ozette trail head to the trail head at Shi Shi Beach. Naturalist members with backpack experience given first priority. Be sure to follow equipment guidelines. Please do not contact me until June 21.

Thu, Jul 6, 2023 — Sat, Jul 8, 2023
Committee: Olympia Naturalists Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking, Naturalist
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 18.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
High Point Elevation: 200 ft
Pace: up to 2.2mph

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: 1 (3 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Wed, Jun 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Registration Closed: Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

First night camp on Shi Shi Beach with time for a leisurely exploration of the beach and rocky mounts. Early start second day with headlands and rocky beaches. Timing tides to cross or round headlands will be crucial so this could be the most strenuous day. Do not underestimate this day as it will be more strenuous then the mileage indicates. Will fill up on water at Seafield Creek then move on to second night's dry camp at the mouth of the Ozette (the river is tidal and hence undrinkable- the inland spring could well be dry). Third day spent continuing on to Ozette and the cars. A side trip to Wedding Rocks is possible.

Meeting place and time

Meet at Lake Ozette Ranger Station for Car shuttle to Shi Shi TH (cost of shuttle to be shared- around $150 total. Time TBA.

Route/Place

Shi Shi Beach

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Cape Flattery No. 98S
Custom Correct North Olympic Coast
See full route/place details.

Roster

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

Navigation- Maps and tide table. Walking poles mandatory.
Headlamp- recommend Binoculars and Loupe, phone ID Apps, phone charger.
Sun protection- and rain gear
First aid
Knife
Fire
Shelter- tent
Extra food
Extra water- with extra carrying capacity of up to 5 liters ea.
Extra clothes- wear hiking shoes you are willing to get wet and muddy. Gloves are mandatory. I do NOT recommend light hiking shoes- better traction and ankle support are needed for often wet and slippery rocks and boulder scrambling.