Olympic Coast Traverse
A 35-mile wilderness beach hike from Ozette to Rialto — sea stacks, tide pools, and cable ladders.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Washington, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Coastal temperate rainforest (0–100 m)
- Best season
- April – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Sea Kayaking
- Beachcombing
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Coastal temperate rainforest (0–100 m)
- Best season: April – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 35-mile wilderness beach hike from Ozette to Rialto — sea stacks, tide pools, and cable ladders.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Coastal temperate rainforest (0–100 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Olympic Coast Traverse trip tools
Popular pursuits at Olympic Coast Traverse
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Sea Kayaking
Coastal crossings, tides, and protected camps.
- Beachcombing
Tide-line walking between camps.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
