Ozette Cape Alava Loop - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Ozette Cape Alava Loop
Country:	United States
State:	Washington
Nearby Town:	Sekiu
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Directions:	From Port Angeles take WA101 West to WA113 North which turns into WA112 West. Take 112 through Clallam Bay and Sekiu to Hoko-Ozette Rd, and turn left. Travel for about 21 miles to the parking area for the Ozette area of Olympic National Park.
Total Hike Distance:	9.10 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Ozette Ranger Station
Trails Used:	Ozette Beach Trail, Beach, and Cape Alava Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers
Management:	National Park Service
Contact Information:	Olympic National Park 600 East Park Avenue Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone Olympic National Park Visitor Center (360) 565-3130 Recorded Road and Weather Information (360) 565-3131 Fax (360) 565-3015
Best Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	Hike began in the afternoon, the trails are mostly raised boardwalk due the ground below. The boardwalks wind through thick forests and open prarries. The dampness of the forest and the local weather keep the boardwalks pretty slick in spots. The Ozette trail opens up to the beach after about 3 miles in. Then you can choose to head south 17.1 miles along the coast to Rialto Beach (several backcountry sites, reservations required), or north 3 miles to Cape Alava. Cape Alava also holds the title as the most western point in the lower 48. After hiking the beach, then you travel back into the forest 3.1 miles to the ranger station on mostly boarwalk. Overall a nice loop, the beach hiking can be difficult in spots. Make sure you know the local tide table before hiking the beach, some points are only passible at low tide. These areas usually have a inland pass.