Comments on: Ozette Loop Hiking and Backpacking Guide

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 01:27:00 +0000

In reply to Marge Serisky. Hi Marge. Do you mean the one that looks a bit like an elephant near the top of this post? That rock is about halfway in between Sand Point and Wedding Rocks.

By: Marge Serisky

Marge Serisky — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:25:57 +0000

Hi Taryn, We are going back to Olympic to repeat the Ozette Loop as a remembrance to 3 family members we did the trip with in 2011. We are specifically trying to figure out where the large rock with a large hole in it is located on the trail. It is important for us to be able to walk to this rock once again to honor our loved ones. Do you remember the location and how far it is from each ends of the trail? We are doing as a day hike this time, but want to make sure that we go when tide is at the lowest needed for access.
Thanks!

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:28:51 +0000

In reply to Joe. There are big red and black circle markers that show the tidal bypass trails - they are commonly used so they shouldn't be hard to find.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:23:34 +0000

Hi there ! Great article. I’m planning to do this hike in the next couple of days. I think by the time i reach the beach area, it is supposed to be midway between the last low tide and an upcoming high tide. Is it pretty straightforward to find the markers that take you around in cases of high tide?

By: Sean Morrison

Sean Morrison — Fri, 07 May 2021 19:06:26 +0000

Thanks so much for the guide. I’m doing a solo trip and the practical info about different campsites is especially helpful.
Just a heads up for anyone reading this now, the reservation land is currently closed, meaning anything north of the Cape Alava campsites is off limits.

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 01:14:38 +0000

In reply to Dessi W Vandre. Hi Dessi. The Ozette Loop is a great option for a one night spring hike. I think it meets all your requirements. The only other hike I might recommend is Shi Shi Beach. It's also pretty easy. I have a guide to it here: Have a great trip!

By: Dessi W Vandre

Dessi W Vandre — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:15:39 +0000

What an awesome trip description. I’m coming from Maryland and have 2 days to spend at Olympic National Park. I wanted a one night easy to medium hike in April and this looks like it will be perfect. Before I pull the trigger though, is there another recommendation you have that fits my trip specifications? Thanks for all the details, planning the trip from the other side of the country just got a lot easier!!!

By: Pavel

Pavel — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:38:19 +0000

Thank you so much for this article, much more informative and comprehensive
than the official (ONP) one.

By: Hiking People

Hiking People — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:16:35 +0000

This is definitely a very recommendable trip. I went in late April, the temperature was perfect Once you get to the end of the trail and onto the beach and if you look right you will see the rock. You can walk towards the rock and if the tide is low, you can cross over and take a picture or two! This does add about 1.5 miles to the trek but worth it.

By: Hiking Dude

Hiking Dude — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:20:40 +0000

The beach section is also the western terminus of the Pacific Northwest Trail. If you hike this loop from mid-August to mid-September, you could run into someone that walked all the way from Glacier Nat’l Park in Montana.
Hike On!