Cape Flattery Trail Parking

"This is a beautiful area to visit, and it’s the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States which makes it like a “bucket list” place to see. We visited in October on a rainy/misty day, and it was still beautiful. If you plan to go here, make sure to stop at one of the gas stations in town (you’ll see signs saying “permits sold here”) to get a $20 permit that’s good for that entire year (good for all of whatever year you purchased it, not twelve months from time of purchase). There’s not a lot of parking, but I visited on a weekday early in the morning so there were only two other cars. There’s also restrooms at the trail head, which was definitely a plus. The trail itself is relatively short with a little incline. Nothing too strenuous. There’s also a decent amount of overlooks and benches. Also, there’s also little to no cell phone service so remember how to get back to the town area or pre plan the drive route upon leaving so you know which way to go!"

"Short, but intense hike( returning uphill) - still Easy Rating, just take your hiking sticks if your uphill tolerance is not high. The view point worth driving long hours and hiking! Breathtaking views! One thing though - restrooms on the parking is a total mess: no paper of any kind and unbearable strong smell. Some people couldn’t come in, gave up once opened the door and got the first few breaths. Required special permit - Recreation Makah Permit, $20 for 1-year permit, available to purchase at the entrance. Please note, this is different from WA Discover Pass."

"Awesome experience- peaceful and well maintained. Well worth the short hike for the rewarding views. Plan on bringing a snack and water, or even a picnic. Also, no trash cans so plan to pack everything out as well. Trails are dog friendly, and keep then leashed for everyone's safety on the narrow boardwalks. Stop by the Sunsets West Coop in Clallum Bay on the way- Great sandwiches and coffee and really kind people running the place. Walking in, you'll be hungry with the delicious aroma. It's definitely worth a stop."

"First - this place is awesome and worth the visit, but it can be busier than you'd expect in the summer or any weekend. As advertised, this is the northwest corner of the Lower 48 United States and offers spectacular views of the Pacific even on blustery days. Second - on the way here you'll want to stop at one of several convenience stores back in Neah Bay to purchase a Recreational Use Permit. You CANNOT use a Discovery Pass or any type of National Park pass here. Cape Flattery and the entire Makah Reservation was closed for roughly two years during the pandemic, but is now open for visitors. Beware: though it is one of the shorter hikes on the Peninsula, it is not the easiest, and it is narrow. I had some difficulty walking my dog on this path on my last visit, as other people also have dogs and there is very little "step-aside" room on the trail. There are several worthy vista points at the end of the trail. Definitely a must-see location on the Olympic Peninsula if you don't expect to be back for a long time, or if you expect to be near Neah Bay. Olympic Otter"

"Don't let the WTA hiking reviews fool you. This is not a hike for everyone. The parking lot is packed and the trail starts out immediately going down a steep grade. Then it changes to very uneven ground using roots as stairs. from there you enter the boardwalk which is just barely wide enough for two people to pass and the boards are actually driftwood with gaps between them. The view is beautiful but if you have anyone with you who has trouble walking on uneven ground or climbing back up root and stone steps for 225ft you may want to find a drive up beach instead."