3 daysLikely to sell out3-Day Olympic Backpacking - The Ozette Coast
New3 daysWashington
Length
3 days
Itinerary
3 days planned
Group
Max 5
Guides
English
Overview
Exploring the Ozette Coast is an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience! We start this adventure at the beautiful Ozette Lake. From here you will hike through an old-growth forests, viewing meadows and lush vegetation, all the way to the coast. At the beach you will be able to explore tide pools, see sea-stacks, and relax. This is a fabulous trip for photographers, as you may see sea otters, sea lions, and even whales.
Travel with a top-rated guide service (over 1200 5-star reviews online & #1 operator in Yosemite National Park) which is also a non-profit. Your participation helps us provide scholarships for less privlidged youth to participate in our summer backpacking series.
2025 Dates: 6/30-7/2, 7/31-8/2, 8/22-8/24
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Day by day itinerary
1Sand Point Campsite⌄
Meet your guide at the Ozette Ranger Station at 12pm and sort out what to pack for the next few days of relaxing and exploring at the beach. We will Hike 3.25 leisure miles through a dense forest and lengthy boardwalks checking out the massive ferns and fungus along the way to camp at Sand Point campsite. Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 3.25 mi / insignificant′
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Tent - Backcountry wilderness camping
2Cape Alava⌄
Today we hike the beach along the Olympic’s rugged shores, checking out ancient petroglyphs (near Wedding Rocks) and tide pools before setting up camp for the night at Cape Alava. There will be plenty of time for exploration throughout the day and also time for relaxing in a hammock or throwing a frisbee at camp. Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 3 mi / insignificant′
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Tent - Backcountry wilderness camping
3Ozette Lake⌄
On the final day of our adventure we wake up to the waves and leisurely pack up camp before hiking back through the enchanting rainforest to our departure point at the trailhead, where we will say goodbye for now. Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 3.2 mi / insignificant
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
Good to know
Starts: Ozette Ranger Station, more details will be emailed in Trip Updates in the week(s) prior to the start date.
Ends: Ozette Ranger Station, more details will be emailed in Trip Updates in the week(s) prior to the start date.
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 2025 Dates: 6/30-7/2, 7/31-8/2, 8/22-8/24
- Dates will be confirmed after April 15th, 2025
From
$1,500
