Cape Flattery Trail

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If you're looking for a remote and beautiful destination that allows you to get away from the crowds, here is a great option. Cape Flattery is located on the Olympic Peninsula at the furthest northwestern point of the contiguous United States, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the Pacific Ocean. - Overview by Shane Kucera, Outdoor Project

This trail is on the Makah Reservation, and any activities here require a Makah Recreation Permit. These can be purchased at several stores and tourism locations in the area, or online at the Makah Tribe recreation website.

This 0.7-mile trail leads you down to the northwesternmost corner of the lower 48 United States. It starts out as a wide dirt trail and then incorporates hewn logs, wooden bridges, and boardwalks to get you to the ocean. The run through the trees will remind you of a rainforest, and the coastline is rough and beautiful. Be sure to investigate the side trails to additional lookout points along the way.

At the end of the trail you'll find four observation decks providing spectacular views of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, including Tatoosh Island with the Cape Flattery Lighthouse. Picnic tables are provided near the observation decks, but the area is minimally maintained, so you are required to pack-in and pack-out anything you bring with you.

The location is within the Makah Reservation, and it is the northern boundary of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.