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The Hole In the Wall Beach is one of four beaches located near LaPush, and is also one of the most popular. Featuring an incredible geologic structure, Hole in the Wall is well worth the effot and planning that it takes to reach the feature.

The actual Hole in the Wall feature is just what it sounds like, as there is an incredible hole worn into a sheer beach-side cliff. The feature is scenic, and fun to explore for the whole family! If you're planning on making your way out to the cliffs, you'll need to do a bit of planning. While you'll be able to explore the surrounding area at low and high tide, the Hole in the Wall is best visited at low tide so that you'll be able to get up close to the rock.

While you're visiting, take some time to enjoy other activities, such as tide-pooling. If you plan your visit accordingly, you'll be able to enjoy not only Hole in the Wall, but a sunset on the beach as well. Far-off sea stacks provide a dramatic landscape to view a sunset, and this area should be a must on every Olympic visitors to-do list.

Short Hike: The beach can be accessed by the Hole-in-the-Wall Trail and is approximately 3.5 miles from the trailhead and parking lot.

Family Friendly: The trail along the beach is easy and mostly flat, and kids will enjoy exploring the rock formations and tide pools along the coast.

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Mikhaila Redovian

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Nov 16, 2024
Viktoryia Kalesnikava
Sep 25, 2024
Tessa Vande Velden
With Carter. Windy and rainy. Not low tide lol almost dead pelican
Jun 14, 2024
Tim Rowland
Love the tidal pools
Jun 5, 2024
Grace Duncan
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May 20, 2024
Bradley Randall
High tide, so we hiked over the rock - fairly steep climb up and over
May 14, 2024
Grant Wothe
A few mile round trip but in sand. Have to go around low tide to get to hole. Really good tide pools on the way just before the tall split rocks.
Jun 21, 2023
Brandon Cline
Oct 24, 2022
Jodi Napiwocki
Tide too high to cross crewk

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