About
Length (round trip)8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time4 hr
TrailheadMakah Reservation, Neah Bay
SurfaceDeep mud through forest, then 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
PermitRequired
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🦌 Wildlife

Shi Shi Beach and Point of Arches are among the most picturesque coastal destinations in Olympic - and the most popular! The 8-mile (12.9 km) round-trip trail begins on the Makah Reservation , and continues into Olympic National Park, so you will need two different permits. You can buy a Makah Recreation permit in the town of Neah Bay at Makah Marina, The Museum at the Makah Culture and Research Center, Washburn's General Store, Makah Mini Mart, Makah Tribal Cetner, or Hobuck Beach Resort. To plan your backpacking trip to Shi Shi, contact the Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center .. When hiking the coast, remember to be aware of tides! Certain routes will become impassible at high tide. Know your route and consult your tide table.

Tips
You need both a Makah Recreation Permit and, to camp, an Olympic wilderness permit with a bear canister. The forest section is famous for deep mud - gaiters and boots. Point of the Arches at the south end is only reachable at low tide.
Location

Makah Reservation, Neah Bay

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