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	North Coast General Location: Between Rialto Beach and Sand Point along North Olympic Coastal Wilderness Trailhead: Ozette trailhead (north) Rialto Beach trailhead (south) Notices: Hard-sided food container like bear canisters are required. Pets, weapons, and wheeled devices are prohibited on coastal beaches and trails. Contact the WIC for information about trailhead shuttles*. (360) 565-3100	Be a Wilderness Steward. Always Leave No Trace of your stay in the wilderness. North Olympic Coast Click on Map for Larger Version
	Description
	Ecosystem type: Coastal Forest and Ocean Beach Trail tread types: Well maintained General elevation trend: Flat with steep overland trails River crossings: Most coastal creeks must be forded or crossed. Log jams may be very slippery and hazardous. Unique features: Ocean views, eagle watching, Chilean and Norwegian Memorials. Level of difficulty: Moderate Distance: 17.1 miles Elevation change: Sea level to 100 ft. Best Season: Year round
	Trail Conditions
	Sand Point Trail Cape Alava Trail Shi Shi To Ozette River Beach Travelway
	Camping
	Permits/Reservations: Obtain permits by phone or in person at the WIC in Port Angeles or in person at Forks Recreation and Information Center. No reservations are required unless you plan on camping in the Yellow banks or Ozette Area. For reservations, contact the WIC. Group Size Restrictions: Groups are limited to no more than 12 people. Associated groups of more than 12 must camp and travel at least 1 mile apart and may not combine at any time in a group of more than 12. Food Storage Method: Hard-sided food containers are required. Campsites: Primary destinations are Ellen Creek, Chilean Memorial, Cedar Creek, Norwegian Memorial, Yellow Banks, South Sand Point, Sand Point, Wedding Rocks, Cape Alava, North side of Ozette River. Toilet Facilities: Pit toilets are available at Sand Point, Cape Alava, Ellen Creek, Cedar Creek, Norwegian Memorial and Chilean Memorial. In other areas bury waste 6-8" down and 200 ft from campsites and water sources. Water Source: Most coastal water sources have a tea-stained appearance. The light tan color originates from tannin leached from leaves. Boil, filter or treat your water. Giardia is known to exist at Sand Point and in other coastal streams. Stock: Prohibited on all park beaches and beach trails.
	Special Concerns
	Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace of your stay to protect vegetation and prevent further camping regulations. Camp in preexisting sites or on sand to prevent damage to vegetation. Fires: To protect coastal forests, please burn only driftwood. Wood burning fires are prohibited between the headland north of Yellow Banks and the headland at Wedding Rocks. This includes the Sand Point area. Wildlife Precautions: Due to raccoon problems, all food garbage and scented items must be secured in hard-sided containers such as Bear canisters. To protect raccoons, bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day.
	Safety
	Safety: When traveling along the coast, know the tides. Bring a map and a tide chart to plan your route. Be prepared to hike over headland trails during high tides. Some headlands cannot be rounded during the lowest of tides. When camping on the beach, camp above high tide water line. Privacy & Disclaimer Author: Bryan Bell Last modified on: July 26, 2006 www.nps.gov/olym/wic/dnoco.htm