What is the condition of the parking and restrooms at the main trailhead?

Parking lot observations on [November 1](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-11-02.183231354598) noted it was not heavily used in the morning, with more vehicles present by the afternoon. The pit toilet was reported as stinky but clean on November 1, with toilet paper supplies varying as noted on [September 11](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-14.232136798508) and August 30.

Are there any current advisories or warnings for the beach area?

On [September 11](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-14.232136798508), it was noted that one should not eat shellfish in this area due to biotoxin warnings. No other advisories have been reported in the recent trip reports.

What is the general trail surface like, and are there many rocks or roots?

The trail surface is mostly smooth dirt or gravel with very few rocks or roots, according to a report from [November 1](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-11-02.183231354598). Running shoes were deemed sufficient for hiking by a report on [August 30](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-30.150456609271).

Miller Peninsula-Thompson Spit

Q: Are there any significant overgrown sections or nettles on the trails currently?

As of [August 17](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-17.170943191669), there were sections overgrown with salal and knee-high nettles on the beach trail, recommending pants. However, a report from [November 1](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-11-02.183231354598) indicated only slightly brushy sections on the Bluff Trail with no mention of nettles.

Olympic Peninsula

updated 1 week ago

The Miller Peninsula-Thompson Spit area is generally in good condition with no reported snow or significant obstacles. Recent reports from August 17 indicate some trail sections can be overgrown with salal and knee-high nettles, recommending pants for protection. However, a report from November 1 notes the trail is surprisingly great with no blowdowns, only minor muddy bits and one puddle, and the Bluff Trail is slightly brushy. Parking is available, with one report mentioning a single car at 7:45 AM and three trucks and three cars at 2 PM on November 1. Pit toilets are available but may have varying supplies as noted on September 11 and August 30.

Generated from 17 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Miller Peninsula-Thompson Spit

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 1 week ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

As of August 17, there were sections overgrown with salal and knee-high nettles on the beach trail, recommending pants. However, a report from November 1 indicated only slightly brushy sections on the Bluff Trail with no mention of nettles.