About
Length (round trip)0.5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain80 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadHighway 101, Kalaloch area
SurfaceSteps and steep path down to rock shelves
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

A short but rather steep trail through coastal forest leads to a lovely driftwood footbridge and Beach 4. A wonderful place to tidepool and look for seals, with particular treats for those interested in geology - Swiss cheese textured stone! The phenomenon is caused by piddock clams, which burrow into solid rock to protect themselves from the pounding surf.

Tips
Only worth doing at a low tide of two feet or less - check the table. Never turn your back on the sea, and put every rock back exactly as you found it.
Location

Highway 101, Kalaloch area

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