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Shi Shi Beach

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Open Backpack - Shi Shi Beach

Ocean waves and tidepools during a low, low tide! This beginner backpack will include a trip to the Makah Indian Museum as well. Registration is open to Aisa and Susan’s mentor group in the Backpacking Building Blocks course through April 10. Students from other classes may sign up from April 11-15. Beginning April 16, any member may sign up.

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Susan Conbere
Susan Conbere
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 200 ft
  • Pace: 1.3-2.0
  • FULL (6 capacity)
  • 1 (3 capacity)
  • Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Wed, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This iconic backpack to Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches in Olympic National Park on the Pacific Ocean will be held during a full moon, with low tides and the opportunity to see lots of tidepools!

Although our distance each day isn’t far, we will be hiking for 2 days on sand, which can be challenging. (Note also sand-appropriate tent spikes are recommended.) 


On Day 1, we will drive to the Makah Indian Reservation in Neah Bay (the northwestern-most point of the contiguous United States). It is about 4 hours from Seattle. We will take a tour of the superb Makah Indian Museum (admission $10), then hike the short but stunning trail to Cape Flattery. We will drive a short distance to Hobuck Beach Resort and set up camp (campsite fee is $10/tent). 

On Day 2, we will drive the short distance to the Sh Shi Beach trailhead, then hike 4 miles to Petroleum Creek, where will set up camp. We'll continue hiking as far as we like, or you can choose to hang around camp for a lazy afternoon. In the morning, when the tides will be at their lowest, we'll check out the tidepools at nearby Point of Arches. When we've had our fill, we'll hike back to the trailhead and drive home.

The leader will host a Zoom call about a week before the trip. Details to come.

The trip will be canceled or relocated if significant rain is forecast.

We will meet at lunch late morning in Neah Bay. Details to come.

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Shi Shi Beach

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:

  • Tent with footprint/ground tar
  • Tent spikes for sand
  • 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
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