Dungeness Spit Hike - Sequim, Washington

Address:Trailhead at parking lot (Voice of America Blvd)
Washington
Tel: (360) 457-8451

The Dungeness Spit is a scenic, relatively easy hike located along the Northern Shores of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. This is a wonderful hike for beachcombers, for families with kids, and for nature lovers. Waterfowl may be observed frequently along this route. Seals and the spout of whales may be occasionally seen in the water, so keep your eyes peeled for some exciting glimpses of marine life!

The Dungeness Spit, located in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, is a narrow natural stretch of sand that extends into the Straits of Juan de Fuca, separating between the Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island. Along the spit, one of the largest of its kind in the world, thousands of logs that were thrown on the beach by the ocean's powerful waves, create a great outdoor playground and maze for kids – a unique work of nature that everyone will enjoy!

The Dungeness Lighthouse is located at the end of this spit, five miles from the trailhead. The distance between the trailhead and the beach is half a mile (one way). From there it is possible to walk to the lighthouse and back (a distance of another 4.5 miles each way). Since the beach is as pretty much the same at the start of this trail as it is at the end it is not necessary to hike the whole distance to take in the whole beach experience. To reach the trailhead turn north on Kitchen-Dick Road, off Hwy 101, go west of Sequim and then continue for three miles to Dungeness Recreation Area. Bring the kids to this natural playground and have a great a time!