Ruby Beach
Posted by: 
krazykatzen
N 47° 42.612 W 124° 24.880
10T E 393883 N 5285060
Quick Description: An amazing scenic beach in Olympic National Park with a variety of features: fine sand, worn cobbles, jagged seastacks, giant logs, high cliffs, and meandering streams.
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 7/6/2008 6:40:14 PM
Waymark Code: WM44Q1
Published By: 
Q10
Views: 39
Long Description:The trail leads down to the beach through a forest, emerging where
Cedar Creek empties into the ocean. Seastacks lie just offshore,
remnants that were once part of the mainland. Signs near the
parking lot describe the area's shoreline geology. Have a tide
table handy and don't walk past the narrow southern part of the
beach when the tide is rising, or you'll get cut off.
A short trail leads down from the parking area and enters the
beach area with a jumble of huge logs. Therefore, the beach is not
really accessible for handicap, and small children will likely need
help accessing the beach. Leash and scoop laws in effect. No
bikes.
To get there from Olympia, take hwy 101 north; the sign for Ruby
Beach is 8 miles north of the Kalaloch ranger station. Coming south
on 101 around the Olympic Peninsula, the beach is about 20 miles
south of Forks.
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