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Second Beach Trail

Forks, WA
Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Forks
5.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Hiking
Description: Dense and marshy forest trail on the Olympic Coast.
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The views are worth it all. Great tide pools also. More

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Collegeville, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Well worth the walk..the trail is well marked and easy to walk and when you come out of the woods the views of the beach were breath taking More

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Denver
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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Great beach to explore, but check the tide tables before you go wandering More

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st petersburg, fl
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

This was a very cool hike, but be ready for some steep uphill and downhill climbing. Not for the weak! More

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Pasadena, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

This was a short hike through a beautiful forest to Second Beach. Problem - there was standing water on almost a third of the trail, and some of the steps that had been cut into the steep incline of the final descent of the beach had been washed out. Maybe this happened over the winter, and it was March, so... More

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Freeland, Washington
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

I made it most of the way with two shattered ankles. Made the ridge but my recent breaks stopped me from going further. Next time! Worth every moment of what I got to see. Trail well maintained even after rains with only a few puddles to jump. Have camera out and look up when you stop. Wish I could speak... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

If you live in the dessert, this trail is a must. This beach was recommended by the Twilight tour guide and I was not disappointed. It is beautiful. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Worth seeing! After a short hike through the forest you are rewarded with a stunning beach. A natural playground for the kids with driftwood/logs, sandy beaches, and lots of interesting little places to explore. Watch the tides if you walk out to some of the outcroppings at low tide! If you're looking for something to do after visiting the (in... More

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Rhododendron, Oregon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

The trail to Second beach was very easy. Takes you through some old growth Cedar. You are rewarded by with a spectacular view of the island rocks that grace the beach. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

Definitely see Second Beach! The trail is long and at some points steep, but not difficult - we even saw an couple in their early 70's who were handling it! BEAUTIFUL hike and stunning beach. More

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