WalkHidden gem
Cape Alava and the Ozette petroglyphs
Lake Ozette, Washington
Boardwalk hike to the westernmost point of the lower 48.
- Price
- Olympic National Park entrance fee
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 5 hours
From the Ozette ranger station a plank boardwalk crosses prairie and forest for about three miles to the wild coast at Cape Alava. Tidepools, sea stacks and a long beach wait at the end, and at Wedding Rocks to the south there are ancient petroglyphs. It is easy walking on a remote, uncrowded shore.
Good to know
- The boardwalk is about 3 miles each way
- Tides matter if you go on to Wedding Rocks
- Dogs are not allowed on the trail
- Overnight beach camping needs a wilderness permit
- Best time
- Dry summer mornings
- Getting there
- Long, winding road to Ozette; fine for a normal car
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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