Near Oil City Trail
Hoh River mosses and ferns (photo by Reba Bear)

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Oil City Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
This is a short and easy hike to the outlet of Hoh River at the magestic Pacific Coast.
2
mi
Distance
96
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.97mi
Distance
96ft
Elevation Gain
96ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
57ft
High Point
10ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the end of the Oil City Road and parking area, find the trail heading west along the north bank of the Hoh River. Close to the beginning of the trail, cross a stream and surmount a small, muddy cliff area. This is the main obstacle along this trail, expect easier going afterwards. Cover mostly level ground through coastal wetlands. Arrive at the beach and clamber around logs and driftwood to the shore. Views are great up and down the coast with Destruction Island prominent to the south. A trail continues north up the coastline but the Oil City Trail as described here is an out-and-back from the parking lot to the beach.

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