Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Ozette Triangle
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
- Sun, Apr 20, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 550 ft
- Pace: 2-3 MPH
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Coastal Geology
“Et tu, tsunami?”
The dynamic coastline of Washington is shaped by the relentless forces of waves, tides, and tectonic uplift. This region is constantly evolving, with sea stacks, beaches, and headlands forming as land erodes and sediment shifts. Evidence of past tsunamis, coastal uplift, and long-term sea level changes can be found in these landscapes, offering a record of the region’s geological past. This hike reveals a coastline in flux, where shifting tides, rising land, and eroding cliffs tell the ongoing story of land and sea in motion.
The Ozette Triangle offers a perfect showcase of coastal geology, including sea stacks, eroding bluffs, and tidepools. The area provides evidence of past tsunamis, wave erosion, and shifting sea levels, giving insight into the long-term evolution of the Pacific coast.
Additional information on other geology themed hikes can be viewed here: CHS 2025 Hiking through Deep Time - https://tinyurl.com/mr2su9jb
TBD
Ozette Triangle
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Green Trails Ozette No. 130S
Custom Correct Ozette Beach Loop
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
Green Trails Olympic Coast Beaches No. 99S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)