Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
| Location: | Olympic Peninsula, Rialto Beach |
| Roundtrip of the trail: | 4 miles |
| Features: | Coast, Wildlife, Cliffs |
| Information: | Not accessible on high tide |
| GPS Coordinates: | 47°55'16.0"N 124°38'17.5"W |
| Hours: |
Dawn to Dusk Year Round |
Pictures below will take you on a virtual tour along the hike and will easily help you to imagine it!
Description:
This beautiful path runs along the sea to an outstanding Hall in the Wall, a natural arch in the sea, which was creatively carved by wind and surf. The Hole in the Wall is located in a far end of the Olympic Coast. The beach starts from the parking lot, opening great views from the very beginning.
The 2-mile hike to the arch can be hiked only during low tides, though the spectacular beauty of the beach can be enjoyed all the year round. Sea stacks, huge logs, rocks and gorgeous views!
Enjoy the beauty of the hike from the very beginning, but remember not to climb on giant logs, because they can be easily thrown into the sea during high tide. In about a mile from the beginning you will reach Ellen Creek. Sometimes it is hard to cross it, but taking the boots off may really help.
After Ellen Creek the Hole in the Wall can be easily seen, only less than a mile is left till the most beautiful place of the hike. The tide pools here are wonderful; full of a great number of starfish, mussels, sea anemones, etc. While hiking look for bald eagles, deer and sea otters.
The driftwood is a perfect place for pitching a tent, but don’t forget to hang your food. Here are lots of raccoons that are known for stealing food.
This area can be characterized by such words as rocky beaches, giant drift logs, huge pounding waves and views of the sea.
Don’t forget to take the camera with you, because this hike is one of the most popular among the photographers who enjoy the sea. It is not so long and can be easily accessed, but it provides stunning, gorgeous, breathtaking views of the rocks, logs and endless horizon.
Directions:
From Port Angeles
Take US 101 west and drive for about 55 miles to the junction with State Route 110, it is signed as Mora-La Push. Continue west on SR 110. In 7.7 miles take the right fork - Mora Road and continue for 5 miles to the end of the road till you sea the trailhead.
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These pictures were taken on June 12, 2014
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Photo: Roman Khomlyak
Photo Editing: Pavlo Petryshyn
Information: Marina Petrova
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