Leadbetter Point State Park is located at the north end of the Long Beach peninsula. We started our hike at the north parking lot and did a counter clockwise loop. The trail heads north and in a few minutes, emerges on the shore of Willapa Bay.
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The trail follows the shoreline for a long half mile, then heads across the point to the ocean. The forested section had many interesting mushrooms. After coming across a large pile of fresh bear scat , Barb thought it would be good idea if I took point .
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It is 1 1/4 miles across the point to the ocean. At the coast we took a lunch break, enjoying the views and crashing waves.
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Next, we hiked south along the coast about 3/4 miles to the trail that heads back to parking lot.
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Trip Stats: 4 miles and no elevation gain.
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A short video of the noisy shore birds
After the hike we drove through Oysterville to look at some of the historic buildings.
hey Joe, sweet TR i like that no elevation gain! your photos look warm but cold because you have your coats on.
i've never been to oysterville, not that i recollect. sounds interesting. i shall put it on my list!
is this a pre-birthday hike? when is the day?
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"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
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bobbi ૐ
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
I like the mushroom pictures and the noisy shore birds video
♫ You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. And you're the one who will decide where you'll go. Oh the places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss
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♫ You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. And you're the one who will decide where you'll go. Oh the places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss
A favorite hike in summer, only making the northern loop: over to the ocean and then north to Leadbetter Point, south along Willapa Bay, around Grass Island and back to the parking area.
Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you....... Go and find it. Go!
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Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you....... Go and find it. Go!
Lovely place, there for the first time last spring. Water in the woods kept us from making it all the way across from east to west. Still, can't wait to get back. Thanks for sharing the pics and report!
That is such a neat area. I've never made it through the woods all the way to the beach, due to various combinations of water and mosquitoes, but we've roamed the interesting beaches often. thanks for the TR.
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