After a night at the Ozette Campground, we decided to visit Cape Flattery before driving back to the Seattle area.
We stopped in Neah Bay to visit the Makah Museum, purchase a Makah Recreation Permit (required for Cape Flattery), and pick up some coffee before the short drive out to the Cape Flattery trailhead. Signage is clear and plentiful in town, as is cell service in Neah Bay (a rarity on large portions of the coast).
The walk through the forest to the observation decks is well maintained and pleasant. Take time to observe the small things... there are little treasures to look at amongst the trees. The Makah Tribe maintains the boardwalk well. Please remember to stay on the trail, especially near and around the viewing platforms - foot traffic off-trail degrades the landscape and encourages others to get dangerously close to drop offs. There are three different viewing platforms, each offering a different perspective of this beautiful, wild, cliff-filled coastline.
If you're in this corner of the peninsula, it's worth the drive to see the beautiful rocks of the cape and grab a bite afterward in Neah Bay.
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