Second Beach Trail - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Unique features: Ocean views, sea stacks, opportunities to view bald eagles and seals. Bird life is common on sea stacks. Whale migration occurs in March/April and October. Group Size Restrictions: Groups are limited to no more than 12 people.
Second Beach - Washington Trails Association
On the beach, you're greeted with a dramatic scene – sea stacks rise straight out of the water, visible far to the south, and an arch to the north features a hole through which the wind whistles and moans on stormy days. Meander up and down the beach, remembering that the tides are a …
Second Beach, Washington - 2,153 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
Check out this 2.2-mile out-and-back trail near La Push, Washington. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.
Second Beach Trail - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
There are even two Second Beach Trails within the Olympic NP to review. My review is related to Second Kalaloch Beach. This is a sandy beach just above the Kalaloch River delta to the ocean at the Kalaloch Lodge where we stayed.
La Push Second Beach, Washington State: Complete Guide
Jan 8, 2025 · Second Beach in Olympic National Park is one of the most breathtaking beaches on the Pacific Northwest coast. A wide sandy cove framed by rocky headlands and a natural arch, dramatic sea stacks and tiny islands rising out of the crashing surf, and piles of huge sun-bleached driftwood make for a breathtaking scene.
Second Beach | Olympic Hiking Co.
A short 0.7 mile hike through the forest leads you to one of the most scenic displays the Pacific Coast has to offer. Towering sea stacks decorate the shoreline and an endless smooth, sandy beach awaits exploration. Second Beach is known for its iconic sunsets, which seasonally peaks through a hole in its most famous sea stack.
Second Beach– Home to First Rate Scenery – HIke of the Week
Jan 4, 2024 · With two arches, a stunning seascape, scores of pelagic birds, and an inviting sandy shoreline, Second Beach just may be second to none. For detailed information on this hike and on 135 other great hikes throughout Olympic National Park, the Olympic Peninsula, and Long Beach Peninsula, pick up a copy of my best selling and fully revised Day ...
Backpacking to Second Beach: Everything You Need to Know
Sep 4, 2022 · While day hiking Second Beach allows you to get a preview of the rugged stretch of sand, towering sea stacks, thriving tide pools, and diverse marine life, backcountry camping gifts you the full show.
Second Beach Trail - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
The Spruce Burl Trail starts directly off Highway 101, in the Olympic National Park at Beach 1. It is a short, very easy, flat walking footpath. On the west side there are ocean views. What makes this a unique forest area are the burls. Spruce burls are very unusual!
Olympic Coast Backpacking at Second Beach: Excellent for Beginners
Feb 3, 2020 · Even though it’s a long drive from Seattle, Olympic Coast backpacking at Second Beach in Olympic National Park is an excellent first backpacking trip for beginners as well as a fun and relaxing trip for those with more experience.