Dungeness Spit
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No need to head all the way to the Pacific if it's a good beach hike you seek. One of Washington's best saltwater strolls is along its "north coast, "the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Actually, this hike heads directly into the strait on the longest coastal spit in the continental United States. A narrow strip of sand, dune, and beached logs, the Dungeness Spit protrudes over 5 miles straight into the strait. Prone to breaching during storms, the spit is also resilient and well-established-and well-hiked and loved by those who explore it. Recent Trip Reports
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5/17/08 Dungeness Spit Lighthouse
Annie, Mo and I left Federal Way area 6:00 AM arrived in parking lot at 8:45. We...
5/17/08 Dungeness Spit Lighthouse
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
— Apr 12, 2008
— Ralph & Vicki
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Great hike to start getting in shape I believe 5 1/2 miles to get to the lighthouse where there is...
Great hike to start getting in shape I believe 5 1/2 miles to get to the lighthouse where there is a nice lawn and picnic tables. Climb the lighthouse tower and see how far you need to hike back. The tilt of the beach and the sand make for a good overall leg workout. Day hike
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Dungeness Wildlife Refuge at Sequim is a wonderful place to explore for visitors of all ages.
Yesterday the minus tides...
Dungeness Wildlife Refuge at Sequim is a wonderful place to explore for visitors of all ages.
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
— Feb 03, 2007
— pest
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Had a good hike out to the lighthouse and back with the PWC today. Almost no sign of where the...
Had a good hike out to the lighthouse and back with the PWC today. Almost no sign of where the spit was breeched this winter. We paid no attention to the tides and made it all the way out to the end with no problems. Day hike
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After not being out on a hike since late October, we were anxious to get out of the city (and...
After not being out on a hike since late October, we were anxious to get out of the city (and away from home projects) to do an easy stroll. Although we went out a little over 2 miles on the spit, it was a pleasant hike. The weather was calm and a bit cool. At the trailhead, the volunteer host mentioned to us of numerous breaches in the spit from the recent storms, some hard to pass during a high tide. This not a problem for us, being we happened to catch it as the tide was going out, but there were definate breaches along the way. Saw numerous shorebirds. The Olympics were outstanding from this direction. A good winter hike when the tide and weather are on your side! |
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From Sequim head west on US 101 for 5 miles. (From Port Angeles drive east for 12 miles.) Turn right (north) at milepost 260 onto oddly named Kitchen-Dick Road. At 3.3 miles, Kitchen-Dick sharply turns right, becoming Lotzgesell Road. In another 0.25 mile, turn left on Voice of America Road (signed "Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Dungeness Recreation Area"). Proceed through the Clallam County park and campground, and in 1 mile come to the trailhead. Water and restrooms available. |
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