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Miller Peninsula-Thompson Spit
Olympic Peninsula
updated 2 weeks ago
forest with many madrones, a peaceful, quiet beach
The Miller Peninsula-Thompson Spit area offers a peaceful and quiet experience, primarily characterized by gentle walks through secondary forests to a serene beach. Reports from August 17 and July 5 describe trails in good condition, though some sections may be overgrown with salal and knee-high nettles, suggesting pants are advisable. The road access is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs were not a significant issue as of August 30. Parking can be limited at some trailheads, such as the west trailhead mentioned on August 17. Shellfish consumption in the area is currently not recommended due to biotoxin warnings.
Generated from 16 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Miller Peninsula-Thompson Spit
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Trails are generally in good condition, with some reports mentioning sections overgrown with salal and knee-high nettles, particularly on the beach trail. Pants are recommended for these areas as of August 17.
Yes, all reports from July 5 to September 11 indicate that the road is suitable for all vehicles.
Yes, it is currently advised not to eat shellfish in this area due to biotoxin warnings, as noted on September 11.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Took the 6ish mile round trip to beach and back described by others here. Pit toilet was fairly clean at trailhead but stick holding the toilet paper broke.Enjoyed a second growth forest with mostly m...
Recent3 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
If I could only use one word to describe this hike, it would be peaceful! It’s a very gentle walk through secondary forest to the beach. It’s well signed throughout with kiosks since there are a numbe...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
First visit to Miller Peninsula State Park, it’s a splendid place. Started a loop hike from the west trailhead, which has only a couple of parking spots. The park offers an extensive network of trails...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
I did a morning hike up E. Diamond Point Trail to Fireweed Rd, then the Discovery Trail loop, back to Fireweed then down W. Diamond Pt. It totaled 6.1 miles and 700’ elevation gain. I came across thre...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
From the Main TH Parking Lot we ran E. Diamond Point Trail to Fireweed Road to the Beach Trail and returned- all in all about 6 miles. We saw about the same number of people but it was about 9:30-‘ wh...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We hiked along Diamond Point Trail, Fireweed Road, and the Beach Trail – all with few roots or rocks, so very easy on the feet. And so pretty! Wild rhododendrons were blooming, and I’ve never seen so ...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
One of the very best state parks, lots of long hiking trails. The beach trail is amazing when coming out of the forest.This is the Miller Peninsula state park.We parked at the West most car park and d...
Older7 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Lovely lowland hike in winter. Took a long clockwise loop from the parking lot towards the bluff trail then down to the beach and didn’t see anyone else until we reached the beach. Horses and bikes us...
Older9 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
A good clear day for a lowland winter hike. Parked in the main lot and did the Diamond Point Loop route, which involves connecting two routes, Diamond Pt. east and west via a bit of road grade hiking....
Older12 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We stopped at Miller Peninsula Park today on our drive home from 3 day hiking trip to Olympic National Park. It felt great to get in another hike and stretch our legs. One member of our hiking group h...