About
Length (round trip)3.3 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain50 ft up
Typical time1 hr 45 min
TrailheadRialto Beach, Mora
SurfaceLoose cobble and sand
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country; the rainforest and coast work year round if you accept the rain. Hurricane Ridge road can close in winter storms.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🦌 Wildlife

Rialto Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Olympic, and one of the most accessible. A short path leads to a pebble beach and ocean view. In summer, there is a wheelchair accessible ramp on the path. Rialto is a wonderful place to look for wildlife, from otters and seals to pelicans and bald eagles! You may even see gray whales migrating in summer! Hikers can trek north along the undeveloped coast 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the formation known as Hole in the Wall, and beyond. This coast has seen drama, tragedy and heroism. Memorials north of Rialto Beach commemorate 36 people who died in wrecks of Chilean and Norwegian vessels in 1920 and 1903. Leashed pets are allowed from the parking lot to Ellen Creek, about half a mile north on the beach.

Tips
You must pass Hole-in-the-Wall at low tide - check the tide table and carry it with you. People are trapped here every year. Loose cobble makes the walking much harder than the distance suggests.
Location

Rialto Beach, Mora

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