Near Cape Flattery Trail
View from the trail area.
Near Cape Flattery Trail
View from the trail.
Near Cape Flattery Trail
View from the trail area.
Near Cape Flattery Trail
View from the trail area.
Near Cape Flattery Trail
Rock Spires off Cape Flattery

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Cape Flattery Trail

4.8 (22 Ratings)
The northwesternmost corner in the lower 48 United States.
1.2
mi
Distance
306
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.21mi
Distance
306ft
Elevation Gain
306ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
321ft
High Point
15ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
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 hike 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.
History & Background
The location is within the Makah Reservation, and it is the northern boundary of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

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Contributors
Donovan Fitzgerald