Planning for one canister per person (or perhaps two canisters between three people) is a bit more prudent. If you pack efficiently you can usually share one canister between two people for a two night trip. Plan lightweight and compact meals and bring minimal toiletries. Store all of your scented items (toiletries, etc.), garbage and food in the canister at night or if you aren’t right next to it (for example if you are off on a day hike). Travelling with a bear canister requires a bit of advance planning. Alternately you can walk out to Cape Alava, then about 400m down the beach to the north to find a better water source hidden back in the trees next to a couple (illegal) campsites.Ĭampfires are permitted at Cape Alava but you can only use driftwood (not wood from the forest) and there isn’t that much of it. However, the creek often has very low flow so you will have to climb down into the creek bed and follow it inland for a bit. The water source at Cape Alava is located right near where the inland trail hits the beach and there is a log bridge over the creek so it’s hard to miss. The other one is hidden a bit behind some trees directly behind a campsite at the northern end of the campground (I didn’t even know it was there until my third visit to the area!) One is easily visible from the main trail through the campsites. Look for the red and black circular markers to find the bypass trail.Ĭape Alava has quite a few very nice campsites that are off the sand but have a view of the water or you can camp on the beach above the high tide line. If it is not, you will need to take a short and rough overland trail. If the tide is below 5.5 feet, you can walk on the beach. READ NEXT: Coastal Hiking Tips: Advice for Beach Hiking and BackpackingĪbout four miles from the start (and one mile from Sand Point) you will arrive at a tidal obstacle. Try to time your trip for low tide for the easiest passage. Sometimes it is easy walking on sand, but in other places, you may have to pick your way across slippery rocks. The next three miles will be along the beach. If you are camping and want to extend your trip you can turn left here and hike south down the beach to Yellow Banks.īut if you just want to complete the Ozette Loop hike, turn right and follow the coast. Take some time to explore the area including a collapsed sea stack hill you can climb for great views. The trail emerges on the beach at Sand Point. Walking the inland trail boardwalks on the way to Sand Point
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