Trail · Olympic National Park
Olympic Coast North
64 mi round trip4,134 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes need no permit, only the park entrance pass.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit from Recreation.gov. Bear canisters are required at all wilderness camps (free loaners at Wilderness Information Centers).
Permit calendar
Summer permits releaseApril 15, 7 AM PT
Summer quota seasonMay 15 to October 15
Olympic National Park wilderness rules from the National Park Service. Quota areas include Seven Lakes Basin, Grand Valley, Royal Lake, the Ozette coast, and Enchanted Valley. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance64 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,134 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point311 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Olympic Coast North is a 64-mile round trip, out and back from Shi Shi Trail Day Use Parking. The route follows Olymic Coast North.
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What you need
Parking and passes
This trailhead is on the Makah Reservation. Display a Makah Recreation Permit ($20 per vehicle, good for the calendar year), sold in Neah Bay and online.
Makah Recreation PermitGetting there
The hike starts at Shi Shi Trail Day Use Parking. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.