Ruby Beach Trail, Kalaloch

On the southern Wilderness Coast, Ruby Beach represents the rugged Washington coastline. Ruby Beach offers several miles of beach exploration, with unique rock formations and swirling sun-bleached driftwood. The trail from the parking lot is steep and paved, but the first accessible view of Ruby Beach is breathtaking.

Starting at the parking lot trailhead, walk down to the beach for about a quarter-mile, navigating over driftwood to get to the beach. Choose your own excursion along the beach from here. To the north, walk for about three miles through numerous massive sea stacks and cliff faces until you reach the waters of the great Hoh River. During low tide, a three-mile hike to Steamboat Creek to the south may be possible, with views of Destruction Island and its lighthouse to the west. This wild and rugged beach is a dream come true for anybody who appreciates long hikes by the sea. Ruby Beach's sunset is also nothing short of spectacular due to its western position.