Cape Alava-Sand Point Loop #32 #31
Aug 06, 2005
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Ozette Triangle: Cape Alava - Sand Point Loop
- Region: Olympics -- Coast
- Agency: Olympic National Park
- Trails: Cape Alava-Sand Point Loop (##31)
- Avg Rating: 4.10
Headed out on the Cape Alava trail from the Ranger Station early Saturday a.m. Trail was dry and not the least bit slippery. While the rest of the area enjoyed blue skies the coast was fogged in. Temp was still pretty nice though and the clouds made the islands off the coast play hide and seek all day, at one point they looked like ghost islands floating in a sea of clouds, pretty cool effect. I wish I had remembered to take a memory stick for my camera! Cloud cover kept the conditions ideal for beach combing. Hiked north all the way to the Ozzette River outlet before returning to camp and dinner. Had fun climbing ropes along the way even though it wasn't necessary with the tide so far out. Fire regulations in effect. No fires in the camp fire pits, only below the tide line on the beach. Campsites were FULL. 1 visitor late at night (raccoon) inspected our packs, but shock his/her head at the ""Bear Vault."" The next day we broke camp and made our way along the coast to Sand Point. Again, had a blast with the ropes. Stopped to see the petroglyphs. Lots to see with the tide a good 7' down. Arrived at Sand Point around noon. Less campers and better sites close to the beach. Stumbled upon a 4 point buck sunning himself on the beach. After lunch made the trek back to the Ranger Station along the Sand Point Trial. Much easier trail than Cape Alava, less elevation gain and boards in better condition. Left Sunday night feeling like too short of a trip! Must return soon. Fabulous, even with cloudy skies. Won over a new hiker to the joys of backcountry camping!
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