We have visited Ruby Beach many times but never had the chance to hike the beach all the way to the mouth of the Hoh River until last Friday. We showed up right around low tide and had an easy time combing the beach all by ourselves. We didn't run into single soul between Abbey Island and the hoh river on our way back. The weather was pefect. I love Ruby Beach.
When we got to the Hoh River we followed it to the ocean and hung out for a while on the bank of rocks. There were lots of sea birds there including some type of Pelicans, I think.
The hike was slightly more difficult on the way back because the rising tide forced us onto rockier ground but it wasn't too bad. When we got back an eery mist was covering the beach near Abbey island. The tourists wandering aimlessly through the mist -wrapped sea-stacks looked like the zombies they truly can be at times.
Check the tides before making this six mile hike.
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