Enchanted Valley via East Fork Quinault River
1 week ago
Fall color is stunning, valley teeming with yellows and reds
3 this month · 41 reports
Cape Flattery
Olympic Peninsula
updated 4 days ago
The trail to Cape Flattery is in excellent condition, with boardwalks well-maintained over muddy sections. Visitors have noted the unique, tendril-like growth of trees in the area. All viewpoints are reportedly offering beautiful perspectives. Recent reports from September 21, 2026, indicate no snow and no bugs, with the road being suitable for all vehicles. Parking is generally ample, though overflow areas may be utilized on busy days, and a Makah pass is required to park, with stations checking for passes on the road.
Generated from 22 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Cape Flattery
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Yes, a Makah pass is necessary to park. A report from August 13, 2026, mentioned a station on the road checking for passes. Passes can be purchased at the museum.
The pit toilet is reported to be in rough shape but available, according to a report from August 29, 2026. No newer information is available on its condition.
A report from September 21, 2026, mentions spotting a large group of Black Oystercatchers on the north reef side. Another report from August 30, 2026, indicates a near-miss whale sighting.
The trail and boardwalks are in great shape as of September 21, 2026. Reports consistently describe the trail as being in good condition with boardwalks covering muddy areas.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh4 days ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Second trip here. This is a place that offers so much for so little physical effort. Don't skip it.Trail and boardwalks still in great shape. The trees in this area grow in such a wild, unorthodox ten...
Recent3 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Maintained trail with boardwalks over most of the muddiest bits. Perfect length out and back for little legs. Views of cliffs from lookouts along the end. No beach access. The northwest point of the l...
Recent3 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Fun hike to the NW corner! It was a clear day, and all the viewpoints offered beautiful perspectives of the area. There’s lots of parking that constantly changes as people come and go. Pit toilet is i...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Short and BIG rewards. Not very busy today but they have added lots of overflow parking on the busy days. Remember a Makah pass is necessary to park. There was a station set up on the road checking an...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Very easy hike and gorgeous scenery. I did get there around 9 AM and there was some fog but within a half hour it did start to clear up quite a bit so definitely be patient.Also, my phone did pick up ...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Cape Flattery is the the Northwest tip of the contiguous United States. This is such an easy hike with a dramatic backdrop.Permit needed :It is managed by the Makah Tribe. So we need the Makah permit....
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Easy and well maintained. There were obvious signs of some heavy mud earlier (probably in the past two weeks or so), but its drying out and shouldn't cause any slippage or anything. Aside from the hea...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Beautiful evening hike. A little muddy at some spots but easy to step around and stay on trail. Boardwalk areas were in great shape. Gentle sloped trail down to the end but lots of roots to navigate- ...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Nothing major to report about the trail. It's in good shape, the boardwalk section is also perfect!Sun is out, warm day! so are people!Saw a bald eagle and few commorants at the cape!Beautiful trail, ...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Such a beautiful trail. It is on Makah land so make sure to get your recreation pass, 20 dollars for the year. It allows you to access multiple trails in the area. The boardwalk is narrow in parts but...