Reaching the most Northwest point of the Continental United States just got easier. The Makah Tribe's long-awaited renovation of the Cape Flattery trail is complete.For years, sightseers from all over the world have hiked through a muddy, poorly maintained trail - and risked plunging off dangerous cliffs to see one of the most breathtaking views on the Pacific Coast.Those who could not navigate the trail before, now can reach their destination via a 20 to 30 minute walk across a combination of cedar boardwalk and groomed earthen trail.At the end of the 3/4 of a mile hike over a picturesque trail with bridges across wetlands, one will enjoy the views from five observation perches with cedar decks and guard rails. If you bring a lunch or a light snack two picnic tables can be found and the end of the trail also.The Makah Tribe renovated the trail with a $170,000 Department of Natural Resources grant and an $85,000 State Department of Transportation grant. Also, seven Tribal member youth learned construction skills and earned partial college scholarships for donating 900 hours, through the AmeriCorps project.The Trail provides a view of waves crashing against rocky shores and of Tatoosh Island, a former Makah fishing and whaling camp and more recently a Coast Guard station. Sometimes visitors can catch a glimpse of puffin, sea otters, seals, gray, orca and humpback whales as well as many other marine life. Please be respectful of all beaches by not littering, driving on the beaches or harvesting plants, driftwood or sea shells.A short side trip after you come back from the Cape trail, cross over the Waatch River to see Hobuck Beach and the famous Shi Shi Beach. Directions: Drive Highway 112 to Neah Bay, after the Makah Museum, travel west 1 1/2 miles through town (follow the sharp corner that turns left). 1st Landmark to look for is the Sophie Trettevick Clinic RIGHT hand side and opposite is the Presbyterian Church. Take a RIGHT at the Sophie Trettevick Clinic/Presbyterian Church - go one block (and road starts to veer off in all directions) turn LEFT on Cape Flattery Road and follow the signs. ( Do NOT Go Up The HIll). This road is paved and travel approximatly 2 1/2 miles. The next landmark is the Makah Tribal Center, the center is surrounded by along chained-link fence. Go past the Makah Tribal Center and follow the newly paved road for 4 miles until you see the sign "Cape Trail".
The Makah Tribe's long-awaited renovation of the Cape Flattery trail is complete.
For years, sightseers from all over the world have hiked through a muddy, poorly maintained trail - and risked plunging off dangerous cliffs to see one of the most breathtaking views on the Pacific Coast.
Those who could not navigate the trail before, now can reach their destination via a 20 to 30 minute walk across a combination of cedar boardwalk and groomed earthen trail.
At the end of the 3/4 of a mile hike over a picturesque trail with bridges across wetlands, one will enjoy the views from five observation perches with cedar decks and guard rails. If you bring a lunch or a light snack two picnic tables can be found and the end of the trail also.
The Makah Tribe renovated the trail with a $170,000 Department of Natural Resources grant and an $85,000 State Department of Transportation grant. Also, seven Tribal member youth learned construction skills and earned partial college scholarships for donating 900 hours, through the AmeriCorps project.
The Trail provides a view of waves crashing against rocky shores and of Tatoosh Island, a former Makah fishing and whaling camp and more recently a Coast Guard station. Sometimes visitors can catch a glimpse of puffin, sea otters, seals, gray, orca and humpback whales as well as many other marine life. Please be respectful of all beaches by not littering, driving on the beaches or harvesting plants, driftwood or sea shells.
A short side trip after you come back from the Cape trail, cross over the Waatch River to see Hobuck Beach and the famous Shi Shi Beach.
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