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    4.9 (79 reviews)

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    Smrithi S.

    We have been wanting to visit Cape Flattery for a while now, and finally made it on this visit to the Olympic National Park. It's a short relatively easy hike to get to the north western point of continuous United States. The hike has some boardwalks, a few lookout points and some incline on the way back. The views from the various lookout points were stunning, we got lucky the rain held off until we finished our hike and got back.

    Jennifer J.

    It's not often I find myself at an iconic spot on the map of our nation. I believe the last time I had this honor was when I stood in line for an hour at the legendary "Southernmost Point" in Key West several years ago. But this summer, we made the long, windy drive out to Neah Bay to conquer another geographical landmark: Cape Flattery. For the uninitiated, Cape Flattery is that big point that pretty much defines the northwest coast of Washington. In fact, it is the actual northwesternmost point in the continental US. Can you get farther west? Yes, but you have to go south. Can you get farther north? Yes, but you have to go east. (At least, I think that's how it works.) The hike to the epic and oft-photographed overlook isn't super strenuous, but it's not a flat/easy hike either. It also has a lot of narrow boardwalks as well as twists and turns. We saw several people who had to abandon their children's strollers along the way; and I would NOT recommend this for anyone with major mobility issues unless you are a seasoned hiker. One you arrive at the end, though, all trail annoyances magically disappear as the epic views await. You are, indeed, at a legendary spot. With views out over the Straight of Juan de Fuca, this is a great place to spot everything from birds to cruise ships. There's also a beautiful lighthouse across the way at Tatoosh Island, so bring your binocs. We spotted a lot of bald eagles on the island, too! We were here on a weekend, so it was pretty crowded. And there are no restrooms or services along the trail, so plan accordingly. Whatever you do, don't forget to stop in Neah Bay and pic up your required Recreation Permit, which is $30 and lasts for the entire year.

    Alyssa A.

    Cape Flattery is absolutely beautiful - we came here to visit the most northwestern portion of the contiguous US, and it was worth the drive. The little hike they set up through the forest is gorgeous and relatively easy - a couple areas of a bit of incline, but we saw everyone out there doing this hike. A decent portion of this hike is boardwalk-style with "pull-outs" to stop and soak in the view. Stop at them all! Enjoy the beauty from multiple viewpoints - you'll even be able to get a view of Cape Flattery Lighthouse. It's about 1.5 miles round trip, but we spent about an hour here just enjoying it all. Cape Flattery is part of the Makah Reservation, and they require a Makah Recreation Pass to visit. Pass is $20, and someone was selling them on the road there. Make sure you have one because they can give you a ticket for being there without one. The passes are good for the calendar year. Parking area can get congested (and we weren't there during peak season). So be patient, and take a spot if you find it. The bathrooms were disgusting, so I'd recommend stopping beforehand and avoiding them if possible. No sign at the end of the hike signaling the most northwestern portion. So if you want a picture, grab one with the sign at the trailhead. When you're finished, grab some food over in Neah Bay. We had a delicious meal at Calvin's Crab House with a beautiful view of the water. Overall, worth the drive and a nice way to spend the day.

    Robin S.

    Cape Flattery is a must-do experience if you're visiting the Olympic Peninsula. Accessed by an easy, short hike, the views from the cape lookout are outstanding. You may even catch some whales as the enter of leave the strait. Much of the trail is improved with wood boardwalks that make it easier and protect the forest from over-hiking. Highly recommended.

    Edna D.

    We just visited this place over Labor Day weekend and it is absolutely stunning view! Easy hike, elderly can do the hike even the dogs love it too! I highly recommend this and will do it again.

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    Danielle F.

    Drove 30+ hours to experience this place and man is it really life changing! This is the Northwesternmost point in the United States. You have to visit the visitor center and pay 20 dollars for a permit before you visit here so don't forget. When you are there too there a nice clean bathrooms and a cool museum you can look through. Then from there it's a bit more driving till you are up in the cliffs then a decent hike. There is a bit of an incline at some points so I would recommend a walking stick. But other than that it's pretty easy and boy does it pay off once you reach the first look out. If you are ever given the chance to visit. DO NOT miss out on it!

    Chance K.

    Easy hike down to the cliffs. Definitely worth the $20 permit. 2 bathrooms in the parking lot at the start of the hike. Not the cleanest restrooms but I've seen worse

    Beautiful cliffs and rock formations at Cape Flattery!
    Alden C.

    I haven't been to this corner of Washington state ever until this year and don't go to the peninsula as much as I should on top of that. I guess it kind of makes sense as the road is windy and lengthy as well as the trip in general. But not only that for years we had a huge bucket list of places to go but this year it it was Cape Flattery's turn! Cape Flattery is the most Northwestern point to the continental United States and it certainly is a beautiful point that is worth taking in. It's on the Macah Reservation so you will need to buy a recreation permit in order to park your car to get to this point and any other leisure activities around Neah Bay. Definitely come very early as the parking area gets full and there may be a wait if the parking is full so you can avoid all that but coming here in the morning, 7 am, 8 am is a good start because of you wait until 10 or 11 am you will encounter possible parking issues. The path down to the Cape is beautiful and fairly manageable as it's not too terribly steep in either direction. There are a couple of scenic points and there you can admire the view of the water, the cliffs with caves and islands. Our timing here was perfect as we saw otters frolicking and jumping into the water and we saw gray whales in the distance. You can see mountains of Vancouver Island also in the distance. The scenery is so beautiful and breathtaking that I highly recommend making the trip here and enjoying this wonderful piece of nature!

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    Kathryn Y.

    An amazing place to view whales. A very small parking lot and a gross bathroom, make sure to bring hand sanitizer if you're going to use the facilities before walking to the point. The walk is downhill and has plenty of signs advising to stay on the trail. The way back is uphill. You find yourself navigating roots and a wooden walkway at times. The end result is absolutely one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen. A beautiful area. Two whales were just swimming around in front of the viewpoint. Stunning! Several platforms for views are around. No guard rails and it is very high up, be careful! The beauty will astound your senses. The current from the Salish sea connected to the Pacific Ocean can be seen clearly and it's just gorgeous. Add whales to the mix and you will not be disappointed! Happy travels and SYOY!

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    Kim R.

    Stop for your permit! Take in the gorgeous views as you drive in AND at the end of the trail as you stare at the NW most point of the contiguous US. Try to visit on weekdays, as it gets crowded on the weekends. The trail is an out & back and utilizes narrow boardwalks and steps much of the way, so prepare to practice some patience. The forest is lovely throughout, and there are multiple viewpoints near and at the end to check out the simply stunning waters and rocky coastal cliffs. Really a fun adventure!

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    Dawn G.

    A must see location if you make your way into the Neah Bay area. There is a parking lot and toilets at the trailhead. Cape Flattery trail is just about 1.5 miles round trip and an easy walk. The trail is primarily made of narrow wooden planks and there are some stairs too. It can be challenging to pass people coming the other direction due to that. Also, the wood and rocks can get very slippery so use caution. At the end of the trail there are several viewpoints with breathtaking scenery. If you're fortunate to catch it on a clear day, the blue skies and glittering water can be mesmerizing. But on cloudy days it's still amazing and worth the trip. This land is owned by the Makah Tribe. Be sure to purchase a recreation permit before visiting this trail. You can purchase a permit at multiple locations in Neah Bay. I recommend stopping in the Makah Museum to purchase your permit and see the exhibits. The museum also has a restroom available.

    My daughter (5 at the time) enjoying the views on this fairly easy hike....
    Chris E.

    Assuming you can nail down a parking spot with low/no drama, the ratio of epic views relative to hiking effort is off-scale here, esp. if you are with toddlers or little ones with limited stamina. Absolutely gorgeous views.

    Walking sticks provided at top of trail.
    Michele O.

    Stunning views, and a fairly easy hike. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but BEWARE. Much of the trail is a wooden boardwalk. The boardwalk is uneven and there are spaces between the boards that paws slip through. We walked our dogs off the boardwalk as much as we could, but in some places you have no choice but to use the boardwalk. Towards the end of the path there are huge gaps between boards, so we opted to take turns to walk to the viewing platforms while one of us stayed back with the pups.

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    Great place to visit! Beautiful scenery and easy walk. People come from all over the world to see. Short drive from Sequim or port Angeles.

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    Great hike!! Trail is close to a mile round trip. Can be muddy but the views are worth it every time.

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    CLOSED INDEFINITELY - still there but they don't play with covid turning away all nonresidents

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    Botanical Beach Provincial Park

    Botanical Beach Provincial Park

    4.4(5 reviews)
    17.6 mi

    Was only kinda cool. Didn't live up to the hype of "beat tide pools in Canada". Went at super low…read moretide and scoped everything out - very few things to see. Maybe May is the wrong time of year?

    It could look like the moon's surface, maybe some meteorites hit the land and formed those holes…read more This place is so particular that some curious scientists established there to perform a deeper investigation. What conditions conjugated in order to form such a special shoreline? Apparently, the gravitational forces from the Moon and Sun, Earth's rotation, the waves' force and a long bunch of time are to be blamed. While I was trying to pick a place to explore while on my Birthday, the Juan de Fuca Trail caught my attention. Although Port Renfrew may seem like an ordinary point in the map, think again, it has so much to offer for those who want to disconnect, reflect, or reconnect with something more meaningful. There´s no celular signal (so 90s), be prepared, you´ll need: a map, good music &/or company, active-waterproof gear, shoes you'd trust your physical integrity to (in this part of the Island "beach" doesn't imply you'll be able to wear flip flops, bikini and a dress, it's more the adventure-survival kind of vibe), snacks and a water will make your mood brighter. What I like the most was the mental picture of being surrounded by mutable aquariums. If you or your (inner) child have recently watch an ocean related movie like "The Little Mermaid", "Finding Nemo" or "Doris", you'll find this natural amusement land useful to educate and contemplate. Each pound has different features and inhabitants. You can spot crabs, sea urchins, colorful fish, anemones, big colonies of mussels, barnacles, algae, clams, and a large brown weird mammal running around (I swear I saw it!). As a favour for you not to feel guilty (like me) afterwards: Don't touch or recollect sea creatures!!!. My excuse is that it was a cool lady explorer (who was guiding a group of people), the one who kindly recollected and gave us a beautiful purple urchin to admire and touch (which I put back and hope made it safe). However, if we multiply the experience by the number of tourists, soon we'll be looking at empty holes of dirty salt water... Sometimes we need to cut the cool and be party poopers. A pleasant surprise was that the outhouses were decently clean, with toilet paper and hand sanitizer... fancy stuff!!!

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    Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

    Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

    4.9(7 reviews)
    34.3 mi

    If you love nature, you will absolutely love coming here. It's worth the ferry ride and drive from…read moreVancouver. It's stunning, we did a few hikes, and they were all so different. They have the Forrest side, as well as the beach, so the variety of hikes are fantastic. Unfortunately we didn't have time to do the longer ones, but we were very satisfied with the ones we did. The boys enjoyed them, we didn't do hard ones, all were easy to moderate. We recommend the rainforest trail, radar hill (if it's clear), and south beach. I really recommend all if you have time.

    If you are looking for the true West Coast Experience, this is it…read more The park consists of 3 Units: The Long Beach Unit The Broken Islands Unit The West Coast Trail Unit I have been to the Long Beach and West Coast Trail units, and plan to one day kayak the Broken Islands. Long Beach is a popular spot for those going to Tofino or Ucluelet, and is a pretty amazing beach. Even if you aren't into surfing, just watching the waves roll in and strolling the sandy beach is worth the trip. The West Coast Trail is a truly amazing experience. I have been twice now, and it's a tough, but rewarding right of passage. The trail is a 75 km trek across beach, up and down ladders, across rivers and trails through bog, forest and stunning scenery. Some people are so in love with the trail they do it every year. Despite the mud, roots, logs, and ladders! Or maybe because of them. It takes planning and money, though, so not for those who like to do things on a whim. The peak season is June 15th to September 15th, but the trail is open as early as May 1st and goes to September 30th. You won't ever catch me out there that early. I don't care if there are less people on the trail, the weather can be downright nasty! Reservations during the peak season are highly recommended, though there are limited spots available at each trail head for standby spots on the trail. The WCT is NOT for those with: A fear of heights Knee or back injuries Limited mobility Big egos and no experience Children accompanying The inability to clean up after themselves My only complaints about the WCT are the lack of info regarding parking areas at the trail heads, and ignorant people that do the trail with their kids (min age of 12 is still too young for this trail. 15 should be the minimum), or those who leave their garbage around (pack it in, pack it out, and burning your plastic food bags is not cool). Tips: Parking at the Pachena Bay trail head is not recommended, as there are many break-ins to vehicles that occur, despite being able to park on Parks Canada land. Parking in Port Renfrew for the Gordon River trail head is not on park land, and you either go to the Port Renfrew hotel in town, or the Gordon River Campground 1 min up the road from the trail head. This spot is also called Soft River (very confusing at 7:45 am). There are some places on the reserve (some guy's yard) that offer parking, too, but aren't open that early. Book the Trail Bus early to get to your trail head starting position. Park at the end you intend to finish, take the shuttle to your start. Hike back to your car. The shuttle picks up at the Port Renfrew Hotel (and trail head and Gordon River campground) and if you park there you can get a free ride back to your car from the trail head when you finish. This is your cheapest option. I parked at the Gordon River campground since it is closer to the trail head, not knowing you get the free ride back to the hotel. Despite being more expensive, it was safe. I accidentally left a window fully open, with all my friend's belongings in the trunk, and not a thing was touched. The bears didn't even take the half empty bag of Tostitos under the open window. Bonus! We ate these when we got back to the car.

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    Sol Duc Falls - Falls trail

    Sol Duc Falls

    4.8(36 reviews)
    50.6 mi

    This is a lovely hike, about a mile each way to the falls. I personally found it pretty easy, but…read moreif you have less stamina or arthritis (ie my mother), it's a little challenging. Nevertheless - she was able to do it ok! She just had to stop for a couple breaks along the way. The entire trail is very scenic, there are many cool trees and vegetation plus streams and little bridges along the way, so great for pics! The falls are ofc magical as well. PLEASE heed the park sign's warnings and don't climb the railings, it's so dangerous :( people have gotten killed doing that. But if you keep to where you're supposed to, this trail is absolutely very safe :) The car park is a good size. I came on a Tuesday around 8am, and we had no trouble getting a spot, but this is a famous trail: we noticed on the way out that there were no spots left. Someone immediately took ours when we drove off, so plan accordingly! And ofc they have some NPS bathrooms available here, glorified portapotties in the little cubicle rooms, and hand sanitizer available but no running water.

    The hike to Sol Duc Falls was another enjoyable hike that I did while visiting Olympic National…read morePark. Sol Duc Valley in Olympic National Park is a pretty area that has towering evergreens. The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is also in this valley. The Sol Duc Trail to the falls is a two-mile drive from the resort and is a easy hike to do. The trail itself is less than a mile long and is shaded with a dense forest canopy. After you cross over a small stream on a bridge, you will see the waterfall tumbling over moss-covered rocks. There are many ways to view Sol Duc Falls. It splits into four channels that cascades 48-feet into a narrow canyon. At certain times of the day, you can see rainbows in the mist surrounding the falls. I was able to take photos of many angles of these falls with my camera. I just wished I had my tripod with me. After spending time here at Sol Duc Falls, you have the option to continue your hike to Deer Lake or turn around and go back to the parking lot.

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    Cape Flattery - hiking - Updated May 2026

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