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	Third Beach General Location: Just south of the Quillayute River, west of Forks, WA Trailhead: Third Beach Trailhead Notices: Hard-sided food container like bear canisters are required. *Pets, weapons, and wheeled devices are prohibited on coastal beaches and trails.	Be a Wilderness Steward. Always Leave No Trace of your stay in the wilderness. View from Third Beach Click on Map for Larger Image
	Description
	Ecosystem type: Coastal Forest and Ocean Beach Trail tread types: Well maintained General elevation trend: Flat River crossings: None Unique features: Ocean views, sea stacks (offshore land formations). There are excellent opportunities to view bald eagles and seals, and bird life is common on sea stacks. Whale migration occurs in March/April and October. Level of difficulty: Easy Distance: 1.4 mile Elevation change: 240 feet loss on the way in Best Season: Year round
	Trail Conditions
	South Coast Beach Travelway Third Beach Trail
	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 for South Coast. 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: Third Beach Toilet Facilities: Pit toilet where trail meets beach Water Source: 2 streams - 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 some 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 established sites or on sand to prevent damage to vegetation. Fires: To protect coastal forests, please burn only driftwood. 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: Beach logs may not be stable. Use extreme caution when walking on logs. Privacy & Disclaimer Author: Bryan Bell Last modified on: June 9, 2005 www.nps.gov/olym/wic/dthbe.htm