Trails for everyone, forever

Home Go Hiking Hiking Guide Griffiths-Priday State Park - Copalis River Spit

Griffiths-Priday State Park - Copalis River Spit

Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
47.1141, -124.1771 Map & Directions
Length
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
40 feet
Highest Point
25 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
Griffith-Priday State Park. Photo by KatieMae. Full-size image
  • Wildlife
  • Coast
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Rivers

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Discover Pass
Saved to My Backpack

On a stretch of Washington coast known for its beach-driving, Griffiths-Priday State Park is a welcome respite for walkers. The natural spit features low sand dunes that are protected as a wildlife refuge bordered by Conner Creek on one side and the Copalis River on the other. Continue reading

Rating
4.00 out of 5

(6 votes) Log in to rate

Hiking Griffiths-Priday State Park - Copalis River Spit

On a stretch of Washington coast known for its beach-driving, Griffiths-Priday State Park is a welcome respite for walkers. The natural spit features low sand dunes that are protected as a wildlife refuge bordered by Conner Creek on one side and the Copalis River on the other.

The dunes and beach are equal attractions here. Walk to the far side of the picnic area and find the trail beyond the tables. You'll soon pick up the wide trail alongside Conner Creek through the grassy dunes. Enjoy this mile-long walk. Look for bald eagles and other shorebirds here and enjoy the views of Copalis Beach and the ocean from various perches on the dunes.

You are not heading for this beach, but for a much more private one north of the outlet of Conner Creek. Once you're there, you can walk for 1.5 miles along the crashing surf to the tip of the spit where the Copalis River meets the sea. From there you are sure to experience solitude and, on a clear day, views of Copalis Rock poking out of the Pacific.

Griffiths-Priday State Park - Copalis River Spit

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.1141, -124.1771 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

See weather forecast

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Discover Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

Griffith-Priday State Park is located 21 miles northwest of Hoquiam on the Pacific coast. From Hoquiam, head north on SR 109. After 21 miles, turn left on Benner Road and drive a short distance to the park.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area

Washington State Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

Day Hiking: Olympic Peninsula (Romano - Mountaineers Books)

USGS Copalis Beach & Moclips

You can improve or add to this guidebook entry!

Griffiths-Priday State Park - Copalis River Spit

45 Trip Reports

Hiked here recently?

Submit a trip report!
 
Trip Reports