Point of Arches
Seattle, WA
5.0 (3 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Great Family Trip
- Pristine Beaches
- Towering Sea Stacks
- Tidal Pools, Sea Life & Rainforests
- Coastal Wilderness
- Dramatic Pacific Coastlines
- Amazing Natural & Cultural History
Description
This 3-day relaxed coastal trip is perfect for kids, families, and anyone who wants more time lounging, exploring tidal pools, and relaxing. This trip starts on the Makah Reservation in the furthest northwest corner of the continental US. We’ll weave our way through coastal forests until we reach the beach, and then traverse southward to the Point of Arches, a dramatic promontory carved by waves. Two nights camping at the Point of Arches will give us ample time to explore and enjoy the ocean, while driftwood fires keep us warm at night.
$1035 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2
Our difficulty ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, tours with a rating of 1 being least difficult, tours with a rating of 5 being most difficult
- Backpack Weight:
- 30-35 pounds
- Daily Hiking Distances:
- 2-6 miles
- Most Elevation Loss:
- 200 feet
- Most Elevation Gain:
- 200 feet
- Quality of Trails:
- Some maintained boardwalk, some beach walking, one steep descent down to beach.
- Additional:
- This trip features very moderate hiking distances (4 miles with a backpack), with very little elevation gain/loss. This is a fantastic Level 2 difficulty choice for families and first time backpackers.
Participants should:
- be active and healthy
- exercise several times per week
- be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles per day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a 25-pound backpack
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Olympic National Park hike a solitude 2. You can expect as much as an hour of solitude at a time.
Learn More about our Rating SystemThe most common way to reach Olympia is by flying into Seattle and renting a vehicle or shuttling to Olympia (approximately 1 hour). SeaTac (Seattle-Tacoma) Airport is one of the most easily accessed destinations in the country. Many major cities in the United States and internationally offer direct flights into Seattle.
The shuttle to Olympia is provided by Capital Aeroporter and costs $30-$45 per person each way. Go to www.capair.com/olympia or call 800-962-3579 to make reservations.
Washington State does not charge sales tax on services, so there is no sales tax for this trip.
All trips in Olympic National Park have a 3% fee required by the National Park Service. This fee is applied when your reservation is made and is passed through directly to the national park.
There are no other taxes or fees associated with this trip. Feel free to give us a call at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) with any questions!
Private Trips
Traveling in perfect company is a wonderful thing! With our private trip offerings you can book a trip exclusively for your group. Whether it’s with family, friends or colleagues, private trips are a fun and enriching way to explore the outdoors.
Private trip pricing is based on a sliding scale, depending on the number of people in your party. Rates are per person and do not include sales tax and national park fees (where applicable) or guide gratuity. Give us a call at 800-715-HIKE to get the ball rolling!
Private Rates FOr This Trip
- 2 People: Rate x 2
- 3 People: Rate x 1.3
- 4 People: Rate x 1.1
- 5+ People: Rate x 1
*all rates are per person
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