Rialto Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall

Olympic Peninsula

updated 2 months ago

The primary access to Rialto Beach is currently unavailable due to a closed Mora Road past the campground as of July 11. To reach the beach, visitors will need to go around via La Push and potentially use a kayak or SUP. Parking is available but may require a pass. For Hole-in-the-Wall, the trail is sandy and rocky, described as flat and easy for walking, even with children and a puppy, as of July 7. A stream crossing about halfway down was noted as slightly tricky but manageable, with kids being passed across while standing in the water. Both locations are snow-free and reported to have no bugs.

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Mora Road past the campground is closed, rendering it impassable for vehicles as of July 11. This means direct driving access to Rialto Beach is not possible via this route. Visitors will need to find an alternative approach, such as traveling via La Push.

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Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Mora Road past the campground is closed.  However, if you drive around to La Push and have a kayak or SUP - Rialto Beach is yours for the taking.  There are a few places to park, though you may need a...

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

The hike down to hole in wall consists of sand and rock. Very flat and easy to walk as our two kids both under 8 walked the whole way along with our 7 month old puppy. The stream about half way down w...

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Hitting Rialto after a day of heavy rain was an adventure. It was amazing to see the high surf throughout the walk even at low tide. I arrived at 11am to a mostly empty lot, when I left at 4pm, there ...

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Very accessible.  The only issue is you will have to cross some water half way to Hole in the Wall.  I walked through as I didn't mind getting my shoes wet, but others removed their shows.Walking cond...

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Left La Push campsite about 11:00 after watching whales swim in the bay all morning. It’s a short drive to Rialto beach from there . Left the Trailhead around 11:30 and headed north for the hole in th...

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Our group of 6 Mountaineers hit a lovely tide and weather window for a slow paced tour of the Shipwreck Coast. I scoured the internet for beta on camps and water, so now I'm paying it forward with wha...

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Just an FYI, as of April 2026 the parking lot for Second Beach is closed for major improvements. If you continue into La Push, stop at first store on the left and for $10 you can park there. It's a .5...

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

There are 4 toilets at the parking lot. Today, 2 were locked and 2 were in service. Got a pee cloth? Bring it with you.Dogs are allowed at Rialto until Emmett Creek. We walked with our pup towards the...

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Since sunset and low tide were around the same time, we set off for a late afternoon stroll to Hole in the Wall from Rialto Beach.We ended up not staying all the way out at Hole in the Wall for lowest...