Shi Shi Beach
Visitors arrive from all over the world to enjoy the adventure of Shi Shi Beach. The trail consists of a great mix of rainforest hiking and beach walking. Make this an easy day hike or enjoy it as a backpacking trip with a night out on the beach. It is also possible to continue along the beach and hook up with the Ozette Loop hike or on to Hole in the Wall near La Push at Rialto Beach. There are many options but make sure you carry a tide chart with you so that you don’t get isolated by high tides at the headwalls if you plan to continue south past the Point of Arches. For information regarding the area along the beach designated as National Park please consult the website.
Shi Shi Beach Trail:
- 2 miles from the parking area to the beach
- 2.5 miles from the end of the trail along the beach to the Point of Arches
- Point of Interest – General M.C. Meigs Shipwreck
Amenities:
- Restrooms – located at the trailhead and designated locations along the beach
- Day use parking is located at the trailhead
- For overnight parking go back towards Neah Bay approximately one mile and access the private, paid parking across from Tsoo-Yess Beach
- There is no RV parking available
Difficulty: The trail through the forest to the beach is slightly undulating but has no significant gain in elevation. Expect mud, bridges and boardwalks that may be slippery. The trail is well maintained and navigation is easy.
Pets: Pets are permitted along the trail but are not permitted past the National Park Boundary after 1.7 miles.
Directions: Travel through town heading west on Bayview Ave for approx 1 mile (follow yellow lines on the pavement). The road will curve left onto Fort St and then you will take a right onto 3rd Ave. Continue past the Sophie Trettevick Indian Health Clinic for approx 350 feet then turn left onto Cape Flattery Road. After approx 2.5 miles, turn left onto Hobuck Rd and cross the Wa’atch River bridge. At the intersection after the bridge, go straight on Hobuck Rd for just under a mile, then take a slight right onto Fam Camp Rd. At the stop sign, turn left onto Makah Passage and follow for .8 miles, then take a slight right onto Tsoo-Yess Beach Rd. After 2 miles, follow the road left onto Fish Hatchery Rd. The trailhead will be approximately 0.2 miles down the road on the right.
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