When it comes to picturesque views of the wild and rugged Olympic Coast, Shi Shi and Point of Arches tops the list. At only 8 miles round trip, this hike can easily be done in a day, but also makes for an easy backpack.

2023年11月9日 · Walk among tide pools down to Point of Arches, an outcrop of more than 30 sea stacks. Thousands of photos have been snapped here to capture the foggy views of famous stacks, such as Spike Rock and The Finger, against a Pacific sunset.

Hiking Point of the Arches trail on the Olympic Coast of Washington.

2025年3月3日 · Discover Point of Arches at Shi Shi Beach, home to 30+ stunning sea stacks, tide pools, and rugged coastal beauty in Olympic National Park.

2022年9月8日 · Point of Arches takes the wild and rugged Olympic coast to the next level, with innumerable sea stacks and tide pools. In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of the Shi Shi Beach trail to Point of Arches and everything you need to know to visit this special place yourself.

Beginning at the Cape Alava Trailhead, it’s a pretty easy jaunt for the first 3.4 miles to the beach, aided by crossing over some of the longest stretches of boardwalk you will see, that span some of the more marshy areas. It’s mostly flat, and you will make good time reaching the beach.

Travel to Point of Arches to experience the wild and rain-swept beaches of the Olympic Peninsula. This photogenic spot is considered by some to be one of the most beautiful coastal views in Washington. The point is located at the southern end of …

2024年8月2日 · 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 …

2024年5月13日 · This iconic trail, part of the Olympic National Park, invites hikers to experience the raw beauty of the coastline, with its dramatic sea stacks, rugged cliffs, and pristine sandy beaches.

2024年11月2日 · Point of Arches and the adjacent Shi Shi Beach represent a unique wilderness shoreline located at the western edge of the Olympic National Park, about 24 miles (39 km) north of La Push and 9 miles (15 km) south-southwest of Neah Bay, Washington.

Shi Shi Beach is the most recently incorporated area of Olympic Coastal Wilderness, a 2.3-mile long majestic sand beach bounded at its southern end by an expansive cluster of sea stacks known as Point of the Arches.

2015年4月15日 · Point of the Arches: a Fairy Land The closer you camp to the south end the easier it is to be there for the sunrise and sunsets. There are many great spots along the edge of the forest, right on the beach, already set up with fire rings and great places for tents.

Heading out from the Shi Shi Beach Trailhead, it won't take long to reach the highlight of the trail, Point of the Arches, where spectacular geologic formations can be seen. The trail leading visitors through the boardwalks and marshy areas isn't too remarkable, but the coast is amazing. The route is well marked, and weaves by Makah land.

2016年5月13日 · These sea stacks, lonely figures rising from Shi Shi Beach, are iconic in their own right. But when the tide withdraws, the watery foreground transforms into a secret garden teeming with fish, seaweed, and mollusks—the closer you get, the more you’ll see.

2019年11月29日 · Shi Shi Beach and Point of Arches is an iconic sea stack beach residing on the Makah Reservation on the northwest most point of Washington State. With its sandy shore and jagged rocks jutting out from crashing waves, you get a little taste of what the area has to offer.

2019年9月27日 · Shi Shi Beach to Point of the Arches Olympic National Park has many varied areas—temperate rainforest (think the Hoh rainforest), alpine mountains (think Hurricane Ridge), and the coast. After exploring all of the Oregon coast in summer 2017, we were excited to see the Washington coast so we prioritized hiking the coast during our first visit ...

2017年2月2日 · Shi Shi has fewer crowds than other beaches on the Olympic Coast and gives you the opportunity to explore the tide pools at Point of the Arches.

A muddy, 2 mile hike through the Makah Reservation forestry leads you to the Olympic National Park boundary and Shi Shi Beach. From the beach, proceed another 2 miles South to reach Point of the Arches, one of the best beach displays on the Peninsula.

Point of Arches is a stunning natural wonder located in the Olympic National Park in the United States of America. Visitors to this area can expect to be awed by the beauty of the rugged coastline, the crystal-clear waters, and the towering rock …

2025年2月21日 · Why it’s a must: The ultimate hike in Arches National Park showcases the diverse landscape and incredible rock formations that make this place so special. Best Guided Hiking In Arches National Park. Prepare to have your mind blown on this epic 6-hour private tour of Arches National Park. Your guide (a certified rock whisperer, basically) will ...