Olympic National Park · WA
Shi Shi Beach + Point of the Arches
Moderate · Day hike · Best in Spring, Summer, Fall
Length
8 mi
Gain
200 ft
Scenery
★★★★★
About this trail
Wild Pacific coast at its rawest: a muddy boardwalk forest gives way to two miles of sand and ends at the sea-stack labyrinth of Point of the Arches. Tide-aware planning required.
Highlights
- Sea stacks
- Tidepools
- Beach camping
Get there
Start: Trailhead · 48.2792, -124.6794
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Permit
Olympic National Park (coastal)
Reservations any time; summer dates fill quickly. Bear can rental separate.
Apply for permit →Along the way
- Makah Reservation TH@ mile 0· 200 ft
- Beach access@ mile 2
- Sea stacks@ mile 3
- Point of the Arches@ mile 4
Plan your visit on the interactive map
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