Washington South Coast Wilderness Trail
A stunning 16-mile coastal wilderness trail along Washington's rugged Pacific coastline. This trail features dramatic headlands, secluded beaches, and tide pools, requiring careful tide planning for safe passage through several mandatory tide zones.
Route Direction
This trail can be hiked in either direction
Trail Statistics
Logistics & Information
permits
Wilderness camping permits required. Reserve at recreation.gov or obtain at trailhead ranger station.
bear Cans
Bear canisters required for all food storage. Available for rent at ranger stations.
taxi
Shuttle services available from Forks and La Push. Contact local outfitters for rates and reservations.
best Season
May through September for best weather and tide conditions.
difficulty
Moderate to Difficult - Tide planning essential
Trailheads
Start: Third Beach Trailhead
Located off La Push Road near the town of La Push. Parking available at the trailhead.
View on Google Maps →End: Oil City Trailhead
Remote trailhead accessible via Hoh River Road. Limited parking available.
View on Google Maps →⚠️ Tide Zones
This trail has 3 tide-dependent sections that must be crossed at low tide. Review the Tide Calendar and Route Planner tabs for detailed timing information.
Trail Map
Interactive map coming soon
Map will show trailheads, campsites, and tide zones