Cape Alava
Cape Alava is the westernmost point of the continental U.S. The spectacular beaches at Cape Alava feature petroglyphs and abundant marine mammals sightings. Gray whales can be seen off the coast in late spring and summer on their migration to summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea. Sea otters are commonly seen at Cape Alava, too. Farther offshore, great whales like blues, humpbacks, fin and sperm whales pass through the waters of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The Cape Alava Loop (Ozette Triangle) is two hikes in one: a forest stroll and a walk on the beach. Take the Cape Alava Trail out to the beach and back for a 6.2 mile hike, or continue south along the beach to connect up with the Sand Point Trail for a 9.4 mile loop. (Olympic National Park, Washington, USA)
