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Campsites: Primary destinations are Sand Point and Cape Alava. Click on links for maps.
Toilet Facilities: Pit toilets are available at Sand Point and Cape Alava. In other areas bury waste 6-8" deep and 200 feet (70 steps) from campsites and water sources. Don't be a "surface pooper"! When toilets are not available, please be sure to bury your waste and toilet paper so the next campers will not have to experience your poo.
Water Sources: Creeks at Sand Point and Cape Alava. Most coastal water sources have a tea-stained appearance. The light tan color originates from tannin leached from leaves. Cryptosporidium and giardia exist in coastal streams and rivers; therefore, always filter or boil water. iodine is ineffective against cryptosporidium.
Great spot! Ample camping spots for hammock or ground camping. Gorgeous views. The seals bark all day and night. Horrible toilet at this location along the trail. Caught this sunset on Aug 13th.
Beautiful trail and beach. Glad I walked the Ozette Triangle starting with the Cape Alava leg, because the trailhead marker at the beach is in severe need of some TLC. May have missed if approached from beach. If doing the loop, time your beach leg with low tide, Wedding Rocks and one other more southerly headland become overland scrambles at high tide. Their markers could use some work too. Fallen trees south of Cape Alava can be walked around at low tide, but become climbing/crawling obstacles with higher waters. Sand Point has the best marker of the loop. No bears this trip, but sea lions were seen and could be heard on the distant rocks just north of Sand Point. Standard warning regarding possibility of slippery boardwalk when wet and to watch for missing/rotten planks. Over-all excellent experience. Will return one day to explore further south of Sand Point.
Took the first leg and back out to Cape Alava. Very rainy. Trail is in good condition with no blowdowns. Lots of water on the trail, glad for the boardwalks where they existed.
Cape Alava is one of the most picturesque areas of the wilderness coast. There are multiple campsites with primitive composting toilets. This area is by reservation only, so be sure to reserve in advance or be prepared to show up at the Port Angeles ranger station very early. Bear cannister is required. Extensive tidal pools and mudflats, with abundant wildlife. Seals and sea lions can be heard from the nearby islands. Incredible sunsets on clear days, and magnificent views of the Milkway. One of the best places in ONP. An easy hike too, only about 3.5 miles in through old growth forests. Fresh water present.
Its a beautiful place. I went during beautiful sunny weather. Tons of birds on the beach. Cool rock formations and lots of tide pools to check out. There are a few islands out in the distance. We had an amazing sunset as well.
