Cape Flattery

Cape Flattery Trailhead
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Cape Flattery
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Distance
2.09 miles
Elevation Gain
528 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Scenic
Romantic
Family Friendly
Forest
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
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Added by Rose Freeman

The hike to Cape Flattery offers an adventure through a forest, across a boardwalk, and out to a viewpoint with views of turquoise blue water crashing against the rocky cliffs of the Olympic Peninsula!

Did you know that Cape Flattery is the northwesternmost point in the continental United States? This is the place where the Straight of Juan de Fuca collides with the Pacific, creating strong currents and loud crashing waves.

This short and accessible hike leads you through a forest to an unforgettably beautiful viewpoint of sea stacks, turquoise water, and ocean as far as the eye can see! Watch for sea lions and whales, too!

Our favorite place to stop on our way back from Cape Flattery to the Seattle area is the By the Bay Cafe for ice cream! They are located at 343 Front Street, Sekiu, WA.

Happy hiking!

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Eric Kirtchakov
10/14/2024
Beautiful views and it wasn’t very crowded. So many viewpoints and spots you could sit and watch the sunset at like we did. Permit ...
Not Crowded
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Great Conditions
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Kevin Abernethy
5/2/2019
Beautiful hike!
Great views, the trail gets a little crowded but it's worth checking out if you are in the area.
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Reagan Anderson
5/8/2018
Awesome Place!
This place is epic. Would totally recommend. Easy hiking trails.
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Kim Baker
8/23/2017
Top Favorite Hikes of all Time!
We drove out there last week (mid August) and the fog was rolling across the magical road, lined with overhanging trees, to the trailhead. ...
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Henry Kittredge
5/4/2017
In December
Went during December after the rain didn't allow us to stay for very long at Shi Shi Beach. Multiple look-offs and a well maintained ...
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Michael Gabbert
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11/3/2016
Simply & Straightforward Hike w/ Great Views
Great views from the lookout points. Driving here is the biggest challenge since because its the most NW point in the US, you really ...
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