Beach · Olympic National Park
Shi Shi Beach
3.7 mi round trip498 ft gainEasyDay 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
Distance3.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain498 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point285 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Shi Shi Beach is a beach reached by a 3.7-mile round trip from Shi Shi Trail Day Use Parking. The route follows Shi Shi Beach Trail, then Shi Shi Beach Road to the beach.
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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.