Olympic Rainshadow Explorers

This is a 5.5 mile round-trip, out and back walk on the Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. It is flat and mostly paved, but might involve some beach walking, too. We will park at the Port Angeles Yacht Club and walk west towards Ediz Hook, passing Tse-whit-zen, the site of a 2,700 year old S'klallam village, the McKinley Paper Mill, and end at the Coast Guard station. We may see some feral cats at the cat colony.
Parking is free and no pass needed. No public restrooms here, but there are restrooms at the end of the Hook.
Leashed dogs are welcome.
High tide is at 1211 pm at 6.7 feet.

Our weekly walk has moved to the Dungeness Recreation Area.
This event will take place whether or not I can attend.
Please check the weather before you head out. Stormy weather will cancel this event.
We will park in the dirt lot just past the entry gates. We will walk along the bluff trail, with fabulous views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We will walk down to the Spit, so bring your National Park pass to show the volunteers at the top of the trail. One pass will admit 4 walkers. The walk to the Spit is about .5 miles on a paved walkway and includes one short, steep hill to the beach. Depending on the tides and weather, we may walk the beach for a bit before returning back up the hill. We will then take the dirt trail on the east side of the Recreation Area and head back to our cars.
Expect to walk 3 to 3.5 miles with elevation gain/loss around 65 feet.
This is a great area for seeing eagles, hawks and deer, as well as expansive views of the Olympic Mountains to the south.
Leashed dogs are allowed, except on the trail to the Spit. If you bring a dog, you will have to skip the walk down to the beach and take one of the several trails through the park.
Bathrooms are available.
No parking pass required.

I have changed the start time to 9am. Summer is coming so I may be posting other hikes on Mondays, but this event will remain on the calendar.
Because there are multiple trails to chose from, we may mix it up and explore the other routes in the park.

This is an overnight trip to Victoria on the Coho Ferry with roundtrip ferry tickets, round trip shuttle to Butchart Gardens, entry to Butchart Gardens, and one night in a hotel for $202 per person, or slightly less if you choose one of the other hotels.
https://www.cohoferry.com/packages/victoria/christmas-magic-at-the-butchart-gardens-with-inn-at-laurel-point-and-ferry
Cancelation more than 3 days prior to the trip will cost $16.
Less than 3 days, and you will incur the $16 fee, and possibly up to 100% of the hotel and Gardens ticket. You will be refunded the ferry tickets, though.
You must purchase your own package by calling the ferry at 877.386.2202. There are 3 hotels to choose from. Steve and I will be staying at the Inn at Laurel Point.
ITINERARY
Thurs-Meet at ferry terminal at 130pm for the 2pm sailing. Check into hotel 4PM. Happy hour 430PM at Aura. Shuttle to Butchart 6PM. Shuttle back at 9pm.
Fri-Meet at ferry terminal at 10am for the 1030am sailing.
*Feel free to personalize this trip by taking the 820am ferry and dropping luggage at your hotel until check-in, and/or taking the 4pm shuttle back on Friday.

You are responsible for knowing the policies for traveling to Canada and having the proper documents. By attending this event, you agree to hold me harmless for all damages, injuries, and claims, before, during and after the trip. You are responsible for your own safety.
Dogs are not allowed.
Right now, the weather looks cloudy with a 30% chance of rain and light winds. Should that change significantly, we should cancel by Mon Dec 2.

Our weekly walk has moved to the Dungeness Recreation Area.
This event will take place whether or not I can attend.
Please check the weather before you head out. Stormy weather will cancel this event.
We will park in the dirt lot just past the entry gates. We will walk along the bluff trail, with fabulous views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We will walk down to the Spit, so bring your National Park pass to show the volunteers at the top of the trail. One pass will admit 4 walkers. The walk to the Spit is about .5 miles on a paved walkway and includes one short, steep hill to the beach. Depending on the tides and weather, we may walk the beach for a bit before returning back up the hill. We will then take the dirt trail on the east side of the Recreation Area and head back to our cars.
Expect to walk 3 to 3.5 miles with elevation gain/loss around 65 feet.
This is a great area for seeing eagles, hawks and deer, as well as expansive views of the Olympic Mountains to the south.
Leashed dogs are allowed, except on the trail to the Spit. If you bring a dog, you will have to skip the walk down to the beach and take one of the several trails through the park.
Bathrooms are available.
No parking pass required.

I have changed the start time to 9am. Summer is coming so I may be posting other hikes on Mondays, but this event will remain on the calendar.
Because there are multiple trails to chose from, we may mix it up and explore the other routes in the park.