Did you know WTA has a mobile app? Some headlands cannot be rounded during low tide. The project accumulates data from open global sources and encompasses over 10 million tourist attractions and facilities around the world. but a beautuful, memorable slog. new bridge being erected, but the detour is easy. Due to the lack of visibility and amount of seaweed on the West side of the rock, we chose to climb over even though it was low tide. The wedding rock petroglyphs are very cool (search around in the point shown on the alltrails map, they are on a (cabin sized or a little smaller?) Port Angeles, WA 98362 I did see bear prints in the sand. Introducing Adventure with Purpose: The Mountaineers New Strategic Plan, Adventure Awaits in The Mountaineers Online Auction, Length: 9.4 miles roundtrip + extra mileage depending on side trips and tides. Just watch your step on around the tide pools, the rocks can be slippery. The Mountaineers teaches skills and leads outdoor activities for all ages and levels in the Pacific Northwest. A few varied pieces of elevation, but nothing to worry about and would be fine more most walkers. Payoff is arriving at the coast and Wedding Rocks with some interesting petroglyphs. This one looks like a face. Completed in 2011, Legend Rock now has a visitor center, interpretative trails, and picnic shelter. Even though I had just filtered water, we worried about running out. Turn right to continue west on State Route 112 for 38 miles. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. From Wedding Rocks, hug the shoreline until you arrive at Sand Point, which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the state. A couple of bridges are out but easily skirted. The triangle begins at Lake Ozette. Compare and book now! We were the only ones on the beach all afternoon. We were a little disappointed to not see the bears that have been reported. We were constantly navigating either sharp slippery rocks or soft sinking sand. These projects are supported by a community of enthusiasts from all over the world and contain tens of millions of objects of interest to travelers. parts of cape alava trail are being restored. In wilderness, we never expect to see signs of civilization. Guye Cabin Site Guye Cabin Site, Historic Access Tral, WA 98068, United States of AmericaCoordinate: 47.4355481, -121.4173129, 4. along the entire Olympic National Park Wilderness Coast. You'll need to leave pups at home dogs aren't allowed on this trail. We usually keep a 3 mph pace. The sun and clouds were dynamic and absolutely stunning reflecting on the water in the tidepools. Camped at wedding rocks, small camp area but were able to fit 3 small tents there. If true, this rock would hold the oldest map in the world! Here one can witness what is at least a 1,000 year . River crossings: None Best to go counterclockwise as last leg is super easy after the up and downs going to Cape Alava and the sand slog on the beach. Id suggest going counterclockwise if youre doing the whole triangle. The Wedding Rock is absolutely gorgeous! Probably the hardest part was my feet sinking into the sand and working with variable terrain. Photo by Daniel. * The higher tides in winter make so much of this coastline impassible and dangerous, and often the tiny portion of sand you have to hike on is steep, wet, and more like quicksand. The beaches of Olympic National Park are the most rugged, wild and undeveloped stretches of coast in the contiguous United States, so having a chance to hike, camp and explore there regions rarely seen by the masses gives hiking in Olympic a unique twist. Many of the artifacts now reside in a museum in Neah Bay, WA which documents the culture of the Makah who were seafarers and whale hunters. Media in category "Wedding Rock Petroglyphs" This category contains only the following file. Keep an eye out for eagles along the way. I held my nose and decided to grade it a solid D-. Schroeder (1952) reported a possible prehistoric rock art map encoun-tered during a survey along the lower Colorado River. I had camped at a flooded Lake Ozette campground the night before, listening to great horned owls and rain. Backpacking Ozette Triangle in Olympic National Park, Ozette Triangle Day 3: Exploring the Rugged Beauty of Cape Alava, 25 Fun Things to do in Huntington WV for 2022 (with a map! It meanders through a dense forest of western redcedar, hemlock, fir, licorice ferns, salal, bunch berry, and evergreen huckleberries, opening up to a broad meadow where we saw plenty of blue gentian and skunk cabbage as well. 2nd was clockwise during a February dry sunny spell (fishing trip to Forks, WA), and checked tides that time. + 3 additional miles fetching water hunting for a campsite, For more information on the Ozette Triangle Trail, visit the Backpacking Ozette Triangle in Olympic National Park landing page. Difficult to find trailhead at end of shoreline. 3002 Mount Angeles Rd The simple map on the front of the trailhead billboard is not accurate. The pass near Parowan is a classic example of a wind gap, an unusual geological landform marking where an ancient river has cut a 600-foot-deep notch through the Red Hills. Marmes Rockshelter Marmes Rockshelter, WA 261, WA 99371, United States of AmericaCoordinate: 46.6146064, -118.2022153, 6. We saw some bald eagles, but no bears this time! Daniel and I awoke on Saturday morning in a cloud of fog. Be prepared to hike over headland trails during high tides. The hike in the beach is a slow 3.4 miles in deep sand, slick rocks and slimy seaweed. But overall the trail is very well maintained. I knew they were here, but wasnt expecting to look at them so soon, or to see them in such great shape. Shoreline trail was more difficult as I was scrambling over rocks, downed trees. The trail is well maintained, with considerable sections of boardwalk. Ozette is the ancestral home of the Makah, and the site of a world-famous archaeological discovery. Be prepared to hike over headland trails during high tides. This is the return trail that will take you back to where you started. That was on me for not researching their location better. I sat here for an hour, looking them over and trying to connect with them any way possible. And maybe I spent a lot of time in the wrong place, so do some research! Petroglyphs and Crumbling Cliffs at Ozette, A Trail to the Heavens on the Ridges of Olympic National Park. It was a good spot with a great view of the ocean, but sadly too foggy for a sunset. Perfect sunny December afternoon. This trail reaches the beach at 3.4 miles and passes through Ahlstroms Prairie at 2.25 miles. Everyone can contribute to the Atlas development by adding new information about tourist sites. On the northern end, I could hear seals but couldn't see them due to fog. Camped at Cape Alava the first night. All trails is way off on time - took us 6 hours with time for tide pools, etc. Wedding Rocks Trail Moderate 4.4 (65) Olympic National Park Photos (672) Directions Print/PDF map Length 8.7 miElevation gain 652 ftRoute type Out & back Explore this 8.7-mile out-and-back trail near Sekiu, Washington. Safety When traveling along the coast: Know the tides. Especially after a four hour drive to one of the wildest stretches of coast in the contiguous United States. On a smooth, horizontal outcrop of limestonein a peaceful Central Ontario forestover 900 figures carefully etched into the rock comprise the most outstanding petroglyph site in all of Canada. Print Map Generate High-Quality PDF Set Discover Home Use as your home location Photos Taxonomy Archaeological Sites 58 Rock Art 2 The boardwalks can be slippery, uneven, and loose. RF 2G10HD9 - Native American Petroglyphs at Sego Canyon, Thompson Springs, Utah, USA. Find out more at makah.comExtending Your Hike: Overnight camping is allowed. Made for a heavy trip, but worth it, This trail takes longer than you think it is going to. Know Before You Go When traveling along the coast: Know the tides Bring a map and a tide chart to plan your route. The area, now known as Wedding Rocks, was later added to the National Register of historic Places in 1976. The trail starts behind a large interpretive display where it promptly crosses over the slow moving Ozette River with views of Ozette Lake. The rock is called Tse' Hane in Navajo, or "rock that tells a story." There are hundreds of Utah petroglyphs here that feature a mixture of forms, including pictures resembling humans, animals, tools, and more esoteric, abstract things. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Take the Cape Alava Trail out to the beach and back for a 6.2 mile hike, or continue south along the beach to connect up with the Sand Point Trail for a 9.4 mile loop. We return to a timeless wonderland for a day or a week, reconnecting with the history of Earth with each step. Happy 121st Birthday, Olympic National Forest! Mountaineers Books is a registered trademark of The Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. A home. From there, look for a large disk indicating a trail near the woods. Rotting piles of kelp became exposed at low tide which attracted birds and other wildlife. All of the world's sights on one map. Information About Sizes and Prices for Prints. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). "Eagles and elders soar in clouds looking through crimson skies. If you want a nice stroll with a view, just go out and back on the southern trail because you can climb up at Sand Point and get amazing views in all directions. so, it IS memorable as can be. Hiking poles helped a lot getting out far during low tide. In fact, pictographs and petroglyphs may constitute Canada's oldest and most widespread artistic tradition. Campfires: To protect coastal forests, please burn driftwood only. Fort Malone Historical Marker Fort Malone Historical Marker, Valley Freeway, Puyallup, WA 98372, United States of AmericaCoordinate: 47.2039895, -122.2928978, 5. Cross the Ozette River on a beautiful arched bridge and away you go. The 200-square-foot rock site is a part of the cliffs all along the upper end of Indian Creek Canyon. Map Today, any evidence of the farming has given way to native plant and animal life.The roar and smell of the ocean becomes unmistakable as you approach the wild coast of Cape Alava. To reach them, you'll need to hike 9 miles along the rocky coastline. Trail was beautiful. If going CC, the first rock has an easy trail that goes up and around. So be careful walking it and watch your step. Helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We saw a mama bear, but the tide was low enough that we were able to pass her easily without disturbing her. Explore this 8.7-mile out-and-back trail near Sekiu, Washington. Rock Springs, WY 82901. The wedding rock petroglyphs are very cool (search around in the point shown on the alltrails map, they are on a (cabin sized or a little smaller?) Made it to Sand Point in about 2 hrs, then wrapped up our trip early by leaving and going back to Ozette. There were alot of sea lions and deer out on the beach as well! We set up camp and then spent some time hunting for petroglyphs. We can surely help you find the best one according to your needs: Compare and book now! Open fires are prohibited between the headland north of Yellow Banks and the headland at Wedding Rocks, including the Sand Point area. she was using binoculars, watching sea otters out in the kelp. In 1970 evidence of numerous longhouses were discovered which had once been buried in a mudslide along the coast. Level of difficulty: Easy hot & sunny at parking lot, pea soup fog - and high tide - at Alava. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Theres not much running water (we saw none), but we brought all of our water with us. I headed back to camp and we were about to hit the trail when we paused for a moment to reassess our water situation. When the doldrums and ho-hums of the winter blues come rolling in, hop back on the trail at a most unexpected place: the coast! Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. As the afternoon wore on, the clouds burned off for the first time during our trip. Group Size: Groups are limited to 12 people. Amazing trail with so much to see! Ozette is one of the best beach hikes in Olympic National Park. Much of the path ison a cedar plank boardwalk up off the forest floor. The trail eventually hit a bluff and I quickly climbed down to the beach. I would like to visitjeffrep visited on 21st Sep 2010 - their rating: Cond: 3 Amb: 5 Access: 2 Wedding Rock (not Rocks) Petroglyph Site is located on Ozette Beach on the first rocky headland south of Cape Alava in Olympic National Park in the far northwestern corner of the State of Washington in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. I explored the coast for hours, covering less than a mile each hour. the beach was a slog. Cherished and utilized like an ancient photo gallery, elders would remove protective moss and use the rocks to . I wasn't able to find. When we found that, we turned back around to Sand Point. The Cape Alava area is a significant archeological site. OpenTripMap - Lets Open the World Together! At eight miles long and three miles wide, Lake Ozette is the largest unaltered natural lake in Washington. Note: Bear canisters are not available at Ozette Ranger Station. While snow may be falling in the high country, the shoreline never sleeps and always abounds with life. there are some boards on the board walk (which is basically the entire trail though the woods) that were missing and loose. So much beauty distracted me from paying attention to the trail that I rounded a sea stack and found myself looking directly at the Wedding Rocks Petroglyphs. Also was 11 miles with wandering on beach. A house. The Makah recorded the great slidethrough oral history;years later an archeological discovery would confirm the Makahs account. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. The Cape Alawa trail was well-maintained and the boardwalk was not too slippery despite the rain. Smells like ocean. At 0.25 mile, come to a trail junction and stay rightthe trail to the left will be your return trail if you choose to make a complete loop. One heads west for three miles to Cape Alava, then south one mile along the coast to Wedding Rock (pay attention to the tides! Situs sur des rochers de la cte ouest de la pninsule Olympique, ils sont protgs au sein du parc national Olympique. I was only able to find 4 out of the 40 rock carvings. This was not the worst toilet I had ever seen that honor goes to the outhouses at the Little Jimmy Campground (which apparently I failed to write about in this blog post because I was too tired that day but trust me they more than deserved the grade of F). Anyways I hiked the beach at low tide so I didn't use the hidetide routes. Water Sources: Creeks at Sand Point and Cape Alava. Look over your map for the route you will follow. The water is safe to drink after filtering and tasted ok, but I wasnt thrilled about drinking it. During the summer, the visitor's center will be operated by volunteer site hosts. Their work was beautiful and inspiring, helping me realize that while our individual impact may not last long, our stories will continue to be spread until the end of time. bear scat on trails and beach, seals flopping on the rocks in the water. Before long, the silence of the trail was gone, replaced with an increasing roar from the pounding waves of the Pacific. Recommend timing it so you're on the beach portion not at high tide, high tide meant you had to climb over more trees instead of just being able to go around. The Makah tribe has lived on the Washington coast near Cape Alava for centuries. Interstate 80 exit 130, mile south of exit. Camping This trail was so beautiful! Legend Rock is located 29 miles northwest of Thermopolis. Bring bear spray just in case. Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Ontario. Our love of telling stories about nature has been passed on for hundreds and thousands of years, and we continue this as best we can, hoping the words or images we share will have even a fraction of the impact that ancient petroglyphs give. choose places of interest (more than 150 available types of tourist attractions for every taste); find out more about tourist attractions with one click; look into the daily happenings from different cities and explore the resorts via webcams; The service uses open data from OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia projects. ), further two more miles to Sand Point (many raccoons), then back on the boardwalk to the trailhead. Solid walk along the trail through the forest to the beach. Choose attractions, book hotels, plan itineraries and share them with your friends. Before long, your trail becomes a beautiful cedar boardwalk through dense forest of western redcedar, licorice ferns, salal, and other evergreen varieties. Probably doesn't matter. https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fees.htm. When camping on the beach, camp above the high tide water line. Sign up to receive the latest news and updates straight to your inbox. The beach part of the hike is easier if you do it at low (or at least not high) tide. We also use open data from Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. RM M755CG - Rock art and Sierra Nevda Range, California. Upon reaching the junction, my preferred route veers right onto the Cape Alava trail. Safety A visit to Wedding Rock can be part of a nine mile hike called the Ozette Triangle which features boardwalk trials through the rainforest to and from the coast. I counted 11 tires, around 30 large plastic bins/tanks/buckets, and of course countless pieces of smaller plastic waste. Cape Alava, Point of the Arches, and Shi Shi Beach from Ozette Trailhead, Sand Point Trail to North Coast Beach Travelway. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Hiking on the beach was definitely slippery at times so would recommend poles or finding a good hiking stick for stability. The village. https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lake-ozette, https://www.wta.org/site_images/hikes/sand-point-elwert.jpg/@@download/image/dfcddef9b4eacd1d17ac647a7990b38d_photo1, Practice Leave No Trace on Trail and in Camp, Hiker Headlines: WTA in D.C., Dog Mountain Permits, Closures, Freezing Temps. Its definitely worth a trip! This work resulted in the recovery of 55,000 artifacts, held at the Makah Cultural Center and Research Center. In 2012, Canyon County acquired Map Rock, a famous Idaho petroglyph, and 34 acres of surrounding cliff-side property. Be prepared to hike over headland trails during high tides. Port Angeles, WA 98362 that was perpendicular to the yellow Frequent Bear Sightings sign (This bear sign would have been nice on the trailhead billboard as well). The real treat is getting to the edge of the forest, looking through the trees to the water and making the way to the beach. Port Angeles Afterreaching the junction for the beach, we started working our way towards the petroglyphs at Wedding Rocks. Overnight camping requires a backcountry camping permit, available at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. ), Long Term Travel Packing List: Tips and Hacks for Digital Nomads, Belvedere Murgia Timone: A Hike with Spectacular Views in Matera, Italy, Winchester Walks: 10 Scenic Hikes and Walking Paths in Hampshire, Cheesefoot Head: A Lovely Walk with a Hilarious Name in Winchester, Ozette Triangle Day 1: Lake Ozette to Sand Point. The Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Spent one night at Sand Point then finished the loop on the 2nd day only recorded the second day. RM BM3EWK - This image is of an ancient Native American petroglyphs drawing on a large rock, with other natural landscape in the background. There are no signs and so finding them is like a treasure hunt. For more information, please see, Olympic National Park Visible were nearly 40 scenes from the coast, including orcas standing out against the rock. WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! Turn right to continue on 112 west towards Neah Bay. I dont typically hike on beaches, and was reminded of how fun yet challenging it can be. There are no real bathrooms or running water, and wedding rocks doesnt have any real meaningful stream this time of year (August) so youll have to walk it and filter it. Tel:360.565.3100, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. The boardwalks are being repaired but there is still some weak spots and busted boards, but overall they are narrow boardwalks and hard to pass others when youre both wearing packs. In 1750, an earthquake along the Pacific coast triggered a large mudslide, covering a Makah village. Most of the beach is pretty rocky but totally doable. The lucky hiker and Washington State University researcherRichard D. Daughertycame upon the site and notified Makah tribal elders, which subsequentlyled to an excavation of the site. The weather was going to be awesome. Photo by Daniel. Several water sources available along the beach due to seeps and runoff, most water has a reddish tint but I'd properly treated it is safe to drink. Map Rock. There is no signage and we were racing the sunset to find the trail back at Sand Point. At Wedding Rocks, we found a secluded campsite tucked into the trees. Special Concerns These petroglyphs are especially notable because they are believed to depict a map of the Snake River Valley. We explore rugged ridges, wild coastlines and forests that feel like they are as old as human civilization. Right (west) for 49 miles to Hoko/Ozette Lake Rd. for majority this is no-brainer 5 star. We cooked dinner on the beach and watched the sun slowly sink towards the horizon. Quite a few people out, but it wasnt crowded. At the monument, archaeologists have estimated there may be over 25,000 petroglyph images along the 17 miles of the escarpment. This is not a beach that can be hiked in flip-flops. Wedding Rock Petroglyphs, Forks, WA . Just a lot of trashy people leaving their trash all about the beach and rubbing the petroglyphs. Day Hiking: Olympic Peninsula (Romano Mountaineers Books), You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association Les Wedding Rock Petroglyphs sont des ptroglyphes situs dans le comt de Clallam, dans l'tat de Washington, dans le nord-ouest des tats-Unis. We weren't clear on the paying for parking in the parking lot, so you might want to check ahead of time for directions for that if you don't have a National Parks Pass. Attractions: Wedding Rocks, the petroglyphs, Ozette Island, and possible wildlife, including birds, otters, seals, whales, bears, deer, etc. Perfect sunny October day. Petroglyphs Provincial Park is a unique place of significant historical importance, especially to aboriginal peoples as it contains the largest collection of ancient rock carvings (petroglyphs) not only in the province but in all of North America. Started around 12. Not the best weather since it rained most of the time, but still a good trip overall. I was mildy terrified of falling into the tank below. Camping Difficulty: Moderate. The Destination- Wedding Rocks. I had encounters with a single black bear on both of my trips- the second one was at about 1 a.m. and woke me from a sound sleep. This time, we left the fly off our tent. Tax ID: 27-3009280. Left for 21 miles to the trailhead at Ozette Lake. A picture into long forgotten cultures and a way of life unfathomable to most, I cant get enough of them, and when I do see them on a hike, I feel like I won the lottery. Be ready. north-central Sierra Nevada Mountains of California that maps the petroglyph site and connecting trails along the north fork of the American River. There is little or no driftwood at Cape Alava during the summer season. Limbert believed that the rock depicts a map of the Snake River valley, and some authors have suggested that if it is a map then it may be the oldest map in the world.. if you have poor ankles then the beach may be difficult because it's all rock, at a slope. The Ozette Loop, often referred to as the Ozette Triangle, is located on the Olympic Peninsula and offers spectacular coastal scenery. The trail is gorgeous and well maintained, we spent two nights out there near wedding rocks. Some headlands cannot be rounded during the lowest of tides. Olympic National Park charges a fee to enter. Tide pools were not stellar for me, but time of year makes a difference perhaps. Civilization is a bad word for many outdoor enthusiasts. WA Description Tax ID: 27-3009280. Continue for 10.5 miles, turning left Hoko Ozette Road / Ozette Lake Road. A petroglyph at Wedding Rocks. Take Pictures of All Maps at Trailhead Billboard (Front & Back) & The Ranger Station Billboard. Make sure to watch the tides as well. The Outdoor Society is part of Exotic Hikes LLC and is fully licensed to provide hiking and snowshoe tours in Yellowstone National Park. There are two outhouses in this area, and the one I found was well-used and had rotten floorboards. They cover a wide variety of subjects. This giant, soggy meadow was once farmed by two Swedish immigrants who filled the 160-acre bog with sheep, cattle, and vegetable gardens. The petroglyphs are carved into the rocks by ancestors of the Makah Tribe. When we find it, we become addicted, jonesing for the next fix of pure oxygen. Stock: Prohibited on all park beaches and beach trails. Petroglyphs at Wedding Rocks, approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of Cape Alava, Olympic NP In early 1834, a mastless and rudderless Japanese rice transport ship, the Hojun Maru, made landfall at Cape Alava after drifting for 14-months on the Pacific Ocean. The carvings has helped generations develop an appreciation for wilderness and nature, and inspired me to keep plugging away at trying to inspire others to visit public lands. The site is superb as is its striking setting on the coast. Wedding Rocks is a historically significant destination along the wilderness coast, as it contains petroglyphs from the Makah Tribe at was is considered a sacred tribal site. Saw a black bear on the beach about 0.5 to 0.75ish miles north of sand point, only got to record half of the backpacking trip. The Teaching Rocks. While beautiful and wild in its own way, I was here for the beach and powered through. Aside from being under legal protection, these remarkable features are culturally significant and important to the Makah tribe. Keep an eye out for eagles along the way. We planned to leave right when the tide started to get low, ran into zero issues with feeling unsafe about the ocean. The news and images of the damage immediately sent anger throughout the hiking community, as once again, we witness the rise of disrespect to natural and cultural wonders. From 1970-1982, Washington State University students and members of the Makah Tribe embarked on a partial excavation of an area of the village. A Rambling Unicorn is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As I awoke the next morning, the clouds were parting enough to see a beautiful sunrise. Cape Alava and Wedding Rocks - 6.5mi / 10.5km This walk through a lush forest and prairie grasslands takes you to the rocky, Pacific coastline and site of ancient petroglyphs. *This post was written in one hour for #NatureWritingChallenge, Discover a Hike a Weekthrough Doug Scotts Olympic National Park Area Guidebook. Gimme some of that brown water. This one looks like a face. Photo by Daniel. Wedding Rock Petroglyph Site is located on Ozette Beach on the first rocky headland south of Cape Alava in Olympic National Park in the far northwestern corner of the State of Washington in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. Small fee to park at trailhead. I wouldnt consider this a good trail unless you like looking down at where youre about to be stepping 70% of the time. The petroglyphs remind us of the centrality of the whale in Makah culture. On the beach, there were lots of flies on heaps of seaweed. The beach segment of the hike is 5 star, both the woodland parts 3. Midway down the beach, we used the hi-tide detour and scaled the cliff with the rope available. Associated groups must also camp in separate camp areas, like Cape Alava and Sand Point. From Wedding Rocks, hug the shoreline until you arrive at Sand Point, which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Great day for a hike. However, the beach section was much more difficult than anticipated. for those of us over six oh maybe 4 star, be careful on the beach and Alava to the parking lot (slip hazard). Mmmmmm!! Seattle, WA 98104. , Do not gather firewood from the forested areas; use driftwood only. We search for the wildest square miles on the continent, longing to get away from the metropolitans and pavement that brings stress and worry. However, seeing the massive, petroglyph-covered rock known as Map Rock is more than worth the extra effort. The going was slow on the rocks, driftwood, seaweed & sand, and unfortunately we didn't have our poles. My day was going just as I had planned. 238-266 WY-377.
