CAPE FLATTERY

Cape Flattery 9/21/2004

The Cape Flattery trail is unique, it travels to the Northwestern most point of the Washington mainland. At this spot you look out to the Pacific Ocean, the Straits of Juan de Fuca, Vancover island in Canada, and the Tatoosh island light house just one mile offshore. The cape is a rugged headland with cliffs, sea caves, sea stacks and lots of wild life.

It is one of the most magnificent spots on the Washington coast, certainly in my top 3. The trail is short and descends thru forest to the bluffs. The Makah tribe has improved the trail greatly with boardwalks and safe viewing platforms at the cliff edges. To get there you must first travel to Neah Bay on the Makah reservation. From there the route is well marked and is about a 15 minute drive to the trailhead.

When I was there an Indian maiden (student zoologist) identified sea, land, and air creatures for the visitors.

Robert Michelson