Near Hole-in-the-Wall Trail
Evening Tide Retreat
Near Hole-in-the-Wall Trail
Sunset Starburst, near Hole in the Wall
Near Hole-in-the-Wall Trail
Hole in the wall (on the far right)
Near Hole-in-the-Wall Trail
Rialto Beach.
Near Hole-in-the-Wall Trail
Hole in the Wall

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Hole-in-the-Wall Trail

4.4 (19 Ratings)
If your goal is to find colorful starfish and anemone, this is the place during low tide!
3.4
mi
Distance
84
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Dogs are allowed on this trail, but only as far as Ellen Creek. All dogs must be on-leash at all times.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.45mi
Distance
84ft
Elevation Gain
84ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
69ft
High Point
3ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
If you plan to hike through the "Hole in the Wall", you MUST keep track of the tide - you can only walk through the Hole-in-the-Wall during low tide. Make sure you have plenty of time for the mile or so hike there, including time to cross the Hole and walk around, then return through the Hole before the tide starts to come in!The trailhead is basically the beach in front of the Rialto Beach parking area. The view of the beach is beautiful with large seastacks to the left (worth the walk if you wish to detour and check out the seastacks). To head to Hole-in-the-Wall, head to the right (north). The beach is your path! As you stroll along the beach you'll see huge driftwood along the shore, and in the morning you may see tents housing hikers of the Pacific NW Trail. You're getting closer to Hole-in-the-Wall when you pass by seastacks. At about 1.5 miles, you've reach Hole-in-the-Wall. You'll need to navigate over slippery rock to get to (and through) the Hole-in-the-Wall. Sea-life is abundant here during low tide (which is the only time you can pass through the Hole). Starfish and anemones are abundant here and at the previous seastack. When you are satisfied, turn around and head back to Rialto Beach.

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Contributors
Michelle Kras