Wednesday, July 2. A major allure of this area is to stand at the point of the contiguous United States that is furthest north and west. The trail to Cape Flattery is located on the Makah Reservation. We purchased our parking permit in Neah Bay at the Makah Tribe Cultural and Research Center. The museum is not to be missed.
The Cape Flattery Trail is a short drive from the village. The half mile descent is described as between 250 - 300 feet. As with many photographs, the reality of a place cannot be captured. The weather was perfect. The views and sound of the ocean were enough to make you want to stay as long as possible, except for the hike back and the knees that do the carrying.
Cape Flattery facing south.
The ocean color does change when viewed from different directions, but perhaps not quite this much. Ipad editing is not my favorite.
Cape Flattery facing north.
The lighthouse on Tatoosh Island is unmanned.
Cape Flattery facing west. Tatoosh Island.
A captivating place on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula.