Let's go backpacking on the wet and wooly North Coast! One of the most scenic locations in Washington! The majority of the coast is in the Olympic National Park. We will backpack from Shi Shi Beach to Ozette Trailhead. Although most of this trek is on level beach, there are tides and headlands to contend with. I nicknamed treks along the coast American Ninja Backpacking! Lots of fun but challenging obstacles along the way!

Links to more information below:
**North Coast Route:**
https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/north-coast-route.htm
**Tides: Everyone should have access to the tide chart**
https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/tides-and-your-safety.htm
**Bear Canisters Required:**
https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wilderness-food-storage.htm

**Where:** Shi Shi Beach to Ozette Trailhead
**When:** Friday June 21st - Sunday June 23rd. 2 nights/3 days
**Distance:** 20 miles
**Cost:** $70 per person (reservation, day use permits and shuttle)
All has been prepaid for 6 backpackers.
**Commute:** We will discuss driving arrangements. Riders will compensate drivers. Standard rates apply.

**Fitness Level:** Must be able to carry a 20-30# backpack and potentially ascend steep headlands, using a rope to pull and anchor yourself as you ascend.

**Planning:** I will share information through the normal channels. I will arrange a meeting to discuss logistics, costs, what to bring, what to be prepared for and general Q&A.

**Day 1:**
We will drive to Ozette (\~4 hrs, 203 miles) and park in the Backpackers parking lot. We will then load our packs on the shuttle (1:15 pm) at Ozette Trailhead. We leave Ozette at 1:30 PM sharp. We will arrive at the Shi Shi Trailhead at 2:30pm. We will hike south, back towards Ozette to the Shi Shi Beach. Camp overnight. (approx. 4.3 miles)

**Day 2:**
Backpack south along the beach until we arrive at the North Ozette River camping area. Camp Overnight. (approx. 5.8 miles)

**Day 3:**
Backpack south along the beach until we arrive at Ozette Trailhead. (approx. 5 miles)

Drive home and stop along the way for much needed nutrition and refreshments!

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